What’s the GBM Temperature on the Palm Pre?

Posted by | 04/14/2009 | 23 Comments

palm-pre-webos We haven’t covered much about all the hype of the Palm Pre here on GBM. Some of that is due to the fact that most of the team uses an iPhone and while we report on the devices we use, we don’t really cover the phone market beyond that. That said, the coverage of the Pam Pre is heating up quite a bit as rumors begin to swirl that the release may coming next month.

So, here’s a question for GBM readers. How many of you are thinking about the Palm Pre as your next phone? What attracts you to it if there is an attraction? It is certainly an intriguing touch screen device and the Touchstone technology for charging without a cable is very interesting. There is still a lot not known about this device (price being one of those things) but I’m curious as to what your thinking might be.

Sound off in the comments and let us know.

tnkgrl has a 45 minute long demo of the pitch currently being offered by Palm reps if you want to take a look.

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  • FlyingShawn

    I’m seriously considering it to replace my Mogul. I’m already on a Sprint SERO plan and my two years is almost up, so when I replace my current phone I should be able to get the full rebate deals (in exchange for re-upping my contract, but it’s a great deal and I really can’t complain about my experiences with Sprint flying up and down the east coast).

    I’m probably going to wait for the reviews and some more info before I make a final decision. I want to see how the battery life ends up, how buggy it is, and I want to see that their philosophy toward apps will be (I hate Apple’s heavy-handed tactics about controlling apps). One of the things I find essential is the ability to tether to my laptop, but I’m worried that the tethering function on the Pre will only work with a tethering plan (and I’m curious if they’ll block/disable alternative tethering software). If I decide the Pre isn’t for me, I’ll probably be leaning towards the Touch Pro 2.

  • geekay

    It had better have utilities to transfer my PalmOS app data, e.g. contact, memos, calendar, etc.

  • Art

    I can’t wait for Pre to come out and expect to get it as soon as it’s available. Finally a truly innovative phone after almost 2 years of copy cats imitating apple. The device is not perfect (why is it the new cool to have gigantic phones??). But the OS is amazing and has a potential to have a huge presence in the phone market.

    Speaking of the carrier, as a current BlackBerry user on AT&T network I can’t believe people trash Sprint as bad carrier. Annoyances with AT&T:
    – Charges for every little thing (e.g. text messaging is not included with data plan). Don’t even get me started on their super confusing international plans and million ways to charge up your bill;
    – The EDGE data service has significantly deteriorated since first iPhone introduction and hasn’t snapped back;
    – Services are becoming more restricted – no VoIP, monthly data transfer limitations, crackdown on using BlackBerry tethering unless you pay for mobile broadband;
    – Besides iPhone 3G there really are no phones in AT&T lineup that combine technology with a cool design

  • Shawn

    I think it’s funny to hear all of the iphone supporters bash Sprint, just because the iphone is on AT&T… therefore it has to be the best network, right?? I guess they would be shocked to know that Apple originally offered the iphone to Sprint and Sprint turned it down… That’s right, AT&T was their 2nd choice. Not necessarily Sprint’s best decision, but it shows the confidence that Apple had in the Sprint network.

    Also, not sure if people are keeping up with it.. but JD Power has Sprint ranked number #1 in the West and Midwest markets, tied with Verizon.. They are close behind at #2 in the other markets. However, they are ranked the most reliable 3G data network in the country, and it is 3 times larger than AT&Ts 3G network…. Let’s not even get started on 4G markets, Sprint is the only one working on one.

    Just some food for thought….

  • Alan Robertson

    Definitely interested in a Pre (I still run a Palm TX and with the new emulator on the Pre it looks like my legacy apps will still run on it). It does however very much depend on what terms a carrier is going to offer it in the UK. The iPhone is on O2 and tethering to a computer isn’t allowed – I instead use an SE K850i on T-Mobile with 3GB/mo of data either on the phone or the laptop (usually via Bluetooth). I would want similar functionality before making the move.

  • http://www.aboutpalmpre.com Mark

    I’m obsessed with this damn phone. I’ll not only be getting it as soon as humanly possible, but I’ll likely be paying full price for it as well (most of a 2-year contract remaining). I don’t care if that makes othe Pre $499 or $599 or whatever. Since switching from a Treo 650 (loved it, but some limitations got in the way), I’ve suffered with a Sprint Mogul and now a Touch Pro. The former was simply horrible, the worst device I’ve ever owned, of any kind. The Touch Pro is the typical mix of relatively sexy hardware with the ungodly frustrations of Windows Mobile–poor performance, tiny on-screen buttons, quirky, finger-unfriendly behavior overall.

    I do like Sprint, however, and the iPhone’s limitations are just too much for me (including the improvements to 3.0; the inability to multitask is a deal-breaker for me). As bad as Windows Mobile is, going to the iPhone would be a step backwards in overall functionality for me. If the Pre is even 70% as cool as it looks, it will do everything I want, and more.

  • http://www.pxlconcept.com/blog Jose R. Ortiz

    I will definitely be getting it….when a GSM version becomes available for import. I’m really liking the phone but I have never liked the idea of being on a CDMA carrier for the simple reason that I swap phones almost on a daily basis. I need to be able to easily switch between devices, not to mention the fact that a GSM phone is easier to work with overseas. So yes, I will be getting a Pre, but not until I can get an unlocked (preferably unbranded) GSM version.

  • mrpacs

    Can’t Sprint Phones be used on VZW Networks? I’m sticking with my iPhone 3G but I hope the Pre is a winner.

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