Palm Pre iPhone and Android competitor

NecroJoe · January 9th, 2009, 1:12 AM

http://tech.yahoo.com/blogs/patterson/32611

I'm impressed...wireless charging? Brilliant!

Hidden_Hunter · January 9th, 2009, 1:53 AM

Hopefully palm don't stuff this up and let it stagnate in the market like they have in the past.

epp_b · January 9th, 2009, 1:56 AM

The big news is that they've finally updated their dog-hack of an OS.

The only question is: how will they screw it up this time?

Clegko · January 9th, 2009, 2:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by epp_b

The big news is that they've finally updated their dog-hack of an OS.

The only question is: how will they screw it up this time?

Actually, they did update their OS, but noone used it. Not even Palm. O_o

@Topic: DO WANT! images/smilies/drool.gif

cvrefugee · January 9th, 2009, 2:35 AM

This will be my next new phone!

killpanda · January 9th, 2009, 7:09 AM

As much as I'm an Apple fanboy and user, I did love the many Palms I had and I must say this one looks damn good!!!

Hidden_Hunter · January 9th, 2009, 7:13 AM

The only thing that concerns me is do we really need/want another OS in the mobile space? Hopefully it's a simple job porting from say Android.

Shawn · January 9th, 2009, 7:21 AM

Pre? Palm Pre... doesn't sound like a very good name.

Where does this fit into the whole spectrum? I didn't think with iPhone OS, Android and WinMo there was any room left, guess I was wrong.

Wireless charging sounds interesting though... I saw something on TV about wireless power like ten years ago, and that's the last I heard about it until now.

Small Guy · January 9th, 2009, 9:53 AM

Sry but why has it got a touch screen and a keyboard?

Final Daihatsu · January 9th, 2009, 9:58 AM

Why CDMA, why? images/smilies/cry.gif

WillDAQ · January 9th, 2009, 10:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shawn

Where does this fit into the whole spectrum? I didn't think with iPhone OS, Android and WinMo there was any room left, guess I was wrong.

Well.. I don't want an iPhone because I don't want to look like this douche:

http://www.lifeclever.com/wp-content/uploads/2006/09/dress_mac_01.jpg

And I don't want Android because I don't trust a company who has a motto of "Do no evil" but seems to follow the rule of "Don't seen to be doing any evil"...

So yeah, i'll buy one!

Electric-Mayhem · January 9th, 2009, 10:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shawn

Pre? Palm Pre... doesn't sound like a very good name.

Where does this fit into the whole spectrum? I didn't think with iPhone OS, Android and WinMo there was any room left, guess I was wrong.

Wireless charging sounds interesting though... I saw something on TV about wireless power like ten years ago, and that's the last I heard about it until now.

You forgot the Blackberry OS and Nokia's Symbian. Palm has had an OS for phones longer then just about anyone too, as they were among the first to really do a good job combining a pocket PC type device with mobile phone technology. I think there is good potential for this to be a great device and should make for some more competition for the IMHO over rated Iphone. My only gripe with it is that there is a keyboard on the outside of the phone. My Palm Treo 650 had that, and would constantly activate itself and send random messages to friends and such.

As for why it has a keyboard and touchscreen, many (myself included) much prefer having actual keys to touch rather then some inaccurate touch screen keyboard. Its nice to have that tactile feel sometimes. Its the biggest reason why I waited for the ATT Fuze to come out and didn't go for an Iphone.

It worked out, because I really like the Fuze and all it has to offer in ease of development and customizability, while still staying within its warranty. Palm seems to support user development alot too, so thats a good thing when it comes to this new phone. Seems like a good step up from the Treo series and it should do well in the Business sector for sure.

JH

killpanda · January 9th, 2009, 10:40 AM

The keyboard of the iPhone is a good virtual keyboard, but it is no way near as good as my old Nokia E61 so I understand why Palm would put a keyboard on the Pre. The sliding concept is good, you don't waste any screen size that way.

katwalk · January 9th, 2009, 10:13 PM

wait, wait, WIRELESS CHARGING?
My cousin who goes to MIT has informed me that they have been working on it and it's nowhere near working yet D:
images/smilies/blink.gif

Jacobfox · January 9th, 2009, 10:32 PM

It's not through the air, rather, it's done by placing the device on a charging block they call the touchstone. There's probably some sort of large conductive panel on the rear of the device that allows it to take charge in a seemingly wireless fashion. Or it could work like the magnetic charging they used to power the EV1.

Hidden_Hunter · January 9th, 2009, 10:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jacobfox

It's not through the air, rather, it's done by placing the device on a charging block they call the touchstone. There's probably some sort of large conductive panel on the rear of the device that allows it to take charge in a seemingly wireless fashion. Or it could work like the magnetic charging they used to power the EV1.

yep,

That's the type of system my electric toothbrush uses actually.

Shawn · January 9th, 2009, 10:45 PM

^ All electric toothbrushes are like that... water and electricity don't mix, you see.

cvrefugee · January 10th, 2009, 8:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Final Daihatsu

Why CDMA, why? images/smilies/cry.gif

Because here in the U.S. the two main CDMA carriers (Sprint and Verizon) have had 3G for a while compared to the two competing GSM carriers (AT&T and T-Mobile). The CDMA networks here are better suited for a phone that is heavily dependent on fast data speeds. EVDO Rev. A is very quick and widely available.

On a different note, I laughed when Apple launched the first iPhone on the AT&T network (which hadn't really even rolled out their 3G network) and crippled the device with EDGE.

katwalk · January 12th, 2009, 12:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jacobfox

It's not through the air, rather, it's done by placing the device on a charging block they call the touchstone. There's probably some sort of large conductive panel on the rear of the device that allows it to take charge in a seemingly wireless fashion. Or it could work like the magnetic charging they used to power the EV1.

oh hahaha that is far less exciting

BerserkerCatSplat · January 12th, 2009, 12:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jacobfox

It's not through the air, rather, it's done by placing the device on a charging block they call the touchstone. There's probably some sort of large conductive panel on the rear of the device that allows it to take charge in a seemingly wireless fashion. Or it could work like the magnetic charging they used to power the EV1.

"Inductive Charging" is the principle at work here.

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Hidden_Hunter D: Joined: Oct 7th, 2006 Last Online: 12:04 AM Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 20 Posts: 5,252 Car: '08 Honda Accord Euro Rep Power: 64	Hopefully palm don't stuff this up and let it stagnate in the market like they have in the past. __________________ My car is dark grey not black!

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epp_b Unexperienced lover. Joined: Jun 23rd, 2006 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Canadaland :) Posts: 6,091 Car: 1995 Nissan 240SX Rep Power: 76	The big news is that they've finally updated their dog-hack of an OS. The only question is: how will they screw it up this time? __________________ Despite my given title, I am neither "unexperienced" (sic) nor a "lover"

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killpanda Joined: May 22nd, 2004 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Arequipa, Perú Age: 23 Posts: 1,117 Car: 2006 Ford Fiesta S TDci (in France) Rep Power: 30	As much as I'm an Apple fanboy and user, I did love the many Palms I had and I must say this one looks damn good!!! __________________ If you want to follow my North & South American expidition: Here's my "blog" Ouh yeah !

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Hidden_Hunter D: Joined: Oct 7th, 2006 Last Online: 12:04 AM Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 20 Posts: 5,252 Car: '08 Honda Accord Euro Rep Power: 64	The only thing that concerns me is do we really need/want another OS in the mobile space? Hopefully it's a simple job porting from say Android. __________________ My car is dark grey not black!

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cvrefugee Joined: Aug 16th, 2004 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Corona, CA Age: 28 Posts: 3,667 Car: 2005 Scion xB Rep Power: 71	This will be my next new phone!

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Shawn Lexus? Oh shi- Joined: May 26th, 2005 Last Online: 12:59 AM Location: Vancouver, BC Age: 23 Posts: 10,823 Car: '07 Boring Poseur Mobile Rep Power: 124	Pre? Palm Pre... doesn't sound like a very good name. Where does this fit into the whole spectrum? I didn't think with iPhone OS, Android and WinMo there was any room left, guess I was wrong. Wireless charging sounds interesting though... I saw something on TV about wireless power like ten years ago, and that's the last I heard about it until now.

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Final Daihatsu Joined: Mar 4th, 2007 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Israel Age: 17 Posts: 1,306 Car: Giant Iguana / Parents' 2006 Mazda6 Rep Power: 27	Why CDMA, why? __________________

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killpanda Joined: May 22nd, 2004 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Arequipa, Perú Age: 23 Posts: 1,117 Car: 2006 Ford Fiesta S TDci (in France) Rep Power: 30	The keyboard of the iPhone is a good virtual keyboard, but it is no way near as good as my old Nokia E61 so I understand why Palm would put a keyboard on the Pre. The sliding concept is good, you don't waste any screen size that way. __________________ If you want to follow my North & South American expidition: Here's my "blog" Ouh yeah !

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katwalk Not A Dude Joined: Apr 1st, 2008 Last Online: Yesterday Location: USA Age: 19 Posts: 2,147 Car: 2003 volkswagen beetle Cabriolet Rep Power: 64	wait, wait, WIRELESS CHARGING? My cousin who goes to MIT has informed me that they have been working on it and it's nowhere near working yet D: __________________

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Jacobfox Joined: May 24th, 2005 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Sacramento, CA/Chicago, IL Age: 19 Posts: 2,911 Car: Audi S6, Armada, F430, BMW M3 Rep Power: 46	It's not through the air, rather, it's done by placing the device on a charging block they call the touchstone. There's probably some sort of large conductive panel on the rear of the device that allows it to take charge in a seemingly wireless fashion. Or it could work like the magnetic charging they used to power the EV1. __________________ 2007 Ferrari F430 (Rosso Rubino Micalizzato, Cuoio Interior, Carbon Upper Dash & wheel, Stradale Rims) Jake- Priest of the Prancing Horse, Archbishop of the four rings. Blaro, No Boss and Jacobfox- RickRolling since 1989.

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Shawn Lexus? Oh shi- Joined: May 26th, 2005 Last Online: 12:59 AM Location: Vancouver, BC Age: 23 Posts: 10,823 Car: '07 Boring Poseur Mobile Rep Power: 124	^ All electric toothbrushes are like that... water and electricity don't mix, you see.

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