by Kevin on February 8, 2010
I want to compare Palm Pre Plus and Droid ERIS today. Both are great smart phones from Verizon Wireless. Excellent hardware build and have tons of apps for download. Without further due, let the Palm Pre Plus vs. DROID ERIS battle begin. OK, wait, before you dive into the detail specs, I want to let you know that I personally favor the DROID ERIS a little bit. The major factor here is the price. DROID ERIS is the only FREE (before rebates) Google Android phone in the market today (online only though) and the Pre Plus costs $100 more than the ERIS.
| Phone |
DROID ERIS |
Palm Pre Plus |
| Cost After Rebates |
Free |
$99.99 |
| Text Messaging (SMS) |
Yes, Send and Receive Text Messages |
Yes, Send and Receive Text Messages In Threaded, Chat-style View |
| Multimedia Messaging (MMS) |
Yes, Send and Receive Picture and Video Messages |
Yes, Send and Receive Picture and Video Messages In Threaded, Chat-style View |
| Digital Camera |
Yes, 5.0 Megapixel Camera/ Camcorder With Auto-focus and More |
Yes, 3.0 Megapixel Camera With LED Flash and Extended Depth Of Field Technology |
| Speakerphone |
Yes |
Yes |
| Built-in MP3 Player |
Yes, Create and Manage Playlists As You Listen To Your Favorite Music Files (AAC, WMA, MP3) |
Yes, Listen To MP3, AAC, AAC+, AMR, QCELP and WAV Files, Download From Your PC or Amazon |
| Bluetooth Wireless Technology |
Yes, Bluetooth v2.0+EDR To Connect To Other Bluetooth-enabled Devices Including Carkits, Headsets, E |
Yes, Bluetooth Enabled To Communicate Wirelessly With Other Bluetooth Devices |
| QWERTY Keyboard |
Yes, Virtual |
Yes, Spacious QWERTY Keyboard For Fast, Accurate Typing |
| Email Client (SMTP, POP, IMAP) |
Yes, Supports Push Microsoft Exchange and Gmail As Well As Other Web-based Email Services |
Microsoft Outlook and Popular Web-based Email Such As Yahoo, Gmail, AOL, and Hotmail (POP3/ IMAP) |
| Expandable Memory Capability |
Store More Videos, Music and Photos With Up To A 16GB microSD Memory Card (8GB Card Pre-installed) |
|
| Phonebook Capacity |
Limited Only By Available Memory |
Dependant On Available Memory |
| Battery Type |
Li-Ion |
Li-Ion |
| Weight |
4.2 oz |
4.9 oz |
| Dimensions |
4.5″ x 2.2″ x 0.5″ |
3.9″ x 2.3″ x 0.7″ |
| Talk Time |
Up To 3.6 Hours |
Up To 5.5 Hours |
| Stand-By Time |
Up To 15.5 Days |
Up To 14.5 Days |
by Kevin on February 7, 2010
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by Kevin on February 3, 2010
You probably heard of this AT&T has the nation’s fastest 3G network. So, is AT&T 3G faster than Verizon’s 3G? Reliability aside, speed does matter to a lot of people who depend on their smartphones for everyday use. Locations can also affect the network performance. In my own test in New York City, I am playing with AT&T’s iPhone 3GS along with Palm Pre Plus from Verizon Warless. Before I give you the result, let’s review the CPU on each phone. The Palm Pre Plus uses a 600 MHz Texas Instruments OMAP with 512 MB DRAM onboard. The iPhone 3GS uses Samsung S5PC100 that runs at 600MHz and also has 256 MB eDRAM onboard. So, by looking at the processor and memory, the Pre Plus has an edge over the iPhone 3GS, test them out and see if AT&T 3G faster than Verizon.
So, were you expecting the Pre Plus to run faster on Verizon Wireless? Sorry to disappoint you. My result shows the iPhone 3GS on AT&T runs twice as fast as the Pre Plus when loading CNN, CNET, and NYTIMES regular sites. Both phones got full-bar reception. Like I said before this test was done in NYC, so the result could be different in other areas. I guess there is a good reason that why AT&T says “233 million people or 75% of the population are covered by AT&T’s 3G network, the nation’s fastest 3G network” in their recent ads. If you happen to have an iPhone 3GS and Palm Pre Plus then test them out and see if AT&T 3G faster than Verizon 3G.
by Kevin on February 1, 2010
Are you ready to update to the newest WebOS? It’s been confirmed that WebOS 1.4 should be available sometime in February. And what is in WebOS 1.4 and how can you take advantage of it? The biggest deal is probably the Flash 10.1 built-in plus video recording. Come on, iPhone already have it for a long time, how can you not have that important feature. What else can you expect from the 1.4 update? Faster performance and longer battery life - yeah it looks like they do a little bit of improvement on every OS update. The upcoming video recording capability should make editing and uploading to YouTube and Facebook a much easier process. 3G gaming is already available on the Pre. Pixi folks, it’s coming soon. Just be patient, OK.
by Kevin on January 25, 2010
Don’t bother to check with local Verizon stores. The $99 Palm Pre Plus for Sale price is only available online through authorized dealers. Unlike your local dealer, there are absolutely no rebates required. You’ve got to hurry, some online stores already run out of Pre Plus. Chances are cheap Palm Pre Plus for Verizon is difficult to get without some serious search. And since you are reading this, I guess you have found it. While are you are here, hit up the link and see the specs and pictures yourself. You can order online or via a toll-free number. Either way, you are getting an incredible deal. Show it off (after ordering online) and tell your friends about this sale! Thanks.
by Kevin on January 25, 2010
I hope you haven’t been to any Verizon store yet. Great for you, because we just received the official online exclusive pricing for the highly-anticipated Pixi Plus from our advertiser. Now you can get free Palm Pixi Plus for Verizon after instant rebates. That’s right, all discounts are instantly taken so that you don’t have to wait 6 months for the rebate check. Need more than just one Verizon Pixi? Get 2 or more shipped free via FedEx - you can mix or match with other phones too. This free Palm Pixi Plus promotion is available for both new and existing Verizon Wireless customers. Hurry and get them while you can. It’s very likely they will run out of stock soon.
by Kevin on January 22, 2010
Verizon Wireless has just announced the price for Palm Pre Plus when it becomes available on Monday January 25th. How much is Palm Pre Plus? Only $149, of course that’s after $100 mail-in rebate. Keep in mind that this is the official price for Verizon stores. And I have no doubt that you will be able to find better price online like $99 or lower online. Will be happy to keep you posted when we discover some great deals. If you really want to be the first one to get your hands on the Pre Plus, be ready to pay $249 up front. Don’t worry about camping outside a Verizon Wireless store or getting in a long line. There should be plenty in stock. Just have your cash or credit card ready at the counter. Good luck.
by Kevin on January 22, 2010
When it comes to Sprint touch screen phones, we are not just talking about Pre and Pixi, although they are the best in my opinion. You should also look at the Samsung Moment and HTC Hero that are both powered by Google Android. The Sprint Moment has a large and bright AMOLED display plus full QWERTY keyboard. HTC Hero, on the other hand, is thinner but lacks a physical keyboard. Android OS is general is great. But somehow when comparing side by side with the Pre, the Moment and Hero are lagging. They don’t respond well especially comes to zoom in and out on a web page. At least the smoothness is not there. HTC Hero is much slower due to the less powerful processor. I could care less about other stuff like camera, flash… Speed matters to me!
So, what’s my choice for Sprint touch screen phones? No doubt is the Palm Pre. Whether it’s the specs or price, the Pre is the best touchscreen phone for Sprint ever. Can you can’t beat the online special price of $99 after instant discount
