Filed under: Palm Pre

Palm Pre

I've switched phones numerous times in the past year... I'll be posting more detail about each at a later date, but since I picked up the Palm Pre today, I thought I'd jot down my first take on it... First take on the Pre: Packaging is reminiscent of the iPhone. They put some thought into the box. Included is a wired headset similar to the iPhone's, but black. USB cable and power "tube" are separate... I like that. PROS - This thing is DAMN sexy.... - Keyboard is small, but easy to get used to. - Gestures are simple to learn, and handy. - "Cards" are friggin' awesome. Switching between apps is simple. - Speed is adequate. - Signal strength seems to be good so far. - WiFi works great. - Calendar and contacts sync with Google and Facebook - OTA OS update worked flawlessly CONS - Palm's App Store is a bit weak, but hopefully it'll grow. - USB port is hidden behind a little cover that doesn't open unless you've got long fingernails (or a knife.) I'm sure that's to convince you to buy the Touchstone charger. - No task syncing - No native Facebook app Haven't plugged it into the computer yet, so I can't comment on USB mass storage mode. But so far the phone seems to do everything I need it to. Then again, the last two seemed to do everything for the first day...