Palm Pre vs. Samsung Moment, which phone you would buy? Great smartphones at great prices (online ONLY). Although I like the bigger keyboard on the Moment after a bit of hands on comparison, I still prefer the Pre because it runs smoother, especially the web browser (zoom in and out). In addition, the Pre weighs only 4.8 oz compared to 6.2 oz from Moment. Palm Pre or Samsung Moment? I will choose the Pre.
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Palm Pre |
Samsung Moment |
| Exclusive Online Price | $99.99 | $129.99 |
| Text Messaging (SMS) | Yes, Send and Receive Text Messages To Discreetly Keep In Touch | Yes, Send and Receive Text Messages |
| Multimedia Messaging (MMS) | Yes, Send and Receive Multimedia Messages Including Picture Messages | Yes, Send and Receive Picture and Video Messages |
| Digital Camera | 3.0 Megapixel Camera With LED Flash and Extended Depth Of Field Technology | Yes, 3.2 Megapixel Camera/ Camcorder To Record and Share Memories |
| Speakerphone | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in MP3 Player | Yes, Listen To MP3, AAC, AAC+, AMR, QCELP and WAV Files, Download From Your PC or Amazon | Yes, Advanced Music Player With Support For Amazon Music Store and More |
| Bluetooth Wireless Technology | Yes, Bluetooth Enabled To Communicate Wirelessly With Other Bluetooth Devices | Yes, Connect To Other Bluetooth-capable Devices Including Headsets, Car Kits, Computers and More |
| QWERTY Keyboard | Yes, Spacious QWERTY Keyboard For Fast, Accurate Typing | Yes, Slide-out Full QWERTY For Fast, Accurate Messaging |
| Email Client (SMTP, POP, IMAP) | Microsoft Outlook and Popular Web-based Email Such As Yahoo, Gmail, AOL, and Hotmail (POP3/ IMAP) | Yes, Supports Microsoft Exchange Push Email and Outlook, and Web-based Email Like Gmail and Yahoo! |
| Expandable Memory Capability | Yes, Store More Pictures, Videos and Music With A microSD Memory Card Up To 16GB (Not Included) | |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Weight | 4.8 oz | 6.4 oz |
| Dimensions | 2.3″ x 3.9″ x 0.7″ | 4.6″ x 2.3″ x 0.6″ |
| Talk Time | Up To 5 Hours | Up To 5.5 Hours |
| Stand-By Time | Up To 12.5 Days |
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I believe you sir are biased.
Its okay to prefer the pre, but too call the keyboard “spacious” is by far the dumbest claim I have ever heard. Less slant would be nice.
Just come out and say you like the pre more. You may get more respect.
Isn’t everyone biased…it’s called being human.
Look at Cnet and their podcasters and see how biased things really get. First they loved the iPhone, 2G, 3G and now barely talk about the 3GS or simply won’t put up with what Apple is not offering compared to everyone else. Cnet claimed the the Palm Pre was going to be the best product in 2009 (winning Cnet’s CES 2009 Best of Show) and then quickly changed their mind when the Droid arrived even as half baked at it was. Now both the Pre and the Droid are past tense and all they can mention is the Nexus One and iPad. Yikes, I’m glad I have my Palm Pre and not stuck using on T-Mobile and Att service for my smartphones.
Can’t wait to see people using their new iPad devices on ATT’s super network. Speaking of the article, yes he may be slanted, but I loved the review nonetheless and Palm’s recent update of webOS 1.4 also added Video MMS with the addition of Video Recording on Palm webOS devices.
Thanks, Sorli…
Oh and I almost forgot…Palm provided webOS 1.4 update for free and for all Palm webOS devices, not just the most recent units. Unlike Apple that only updates features on it’s latest and greatest devices, sorry iPhone 2G and 3G users…looks like its time to buy another phone. Sorli…
soooo which one is better? lol
Well after owning the PALM PRE for almost 2 yrs. i had switched to the moment.
THE PRE PROS
you can sync any email accounts!
it has a nice display, very responsive.
It has very similar options to the iphone such as zooming options & 4 way rotating disp.
It updates photos from face book once synced (very nice option)
The camera takes very nice pictures, quickly! With a flash!!!
It has a camcorder option which works well but hard to find at first
light weight and very smooth.
The power button is located on the top right which also induces the sleep option
( this makes it harder to butt dial, if you carry it in your pocket like myself )
Multiple alarm clock settings for the power napper… ( as many as you want)
OS very nice to work with i feel like it is a MAC or Linxos
CONS
Battery life is average until you turn off wifi,Location services, etc (extended life batt. nice option, a must)
small keyboard for people with sausage links like myself, grow a thumbnail, lol
reception is aweful! ( i purchased the stick on antenna for under the battery, A MUST… not only did i stop dropping calls but increased battery life from not roaming or signal searching)
Not as many apps as the android
Camera / Camcorder does not have a digital zoom like a blackberry
The reason i got the moment, the speaker kept failing!
SAMSUNG MOMENT
PROS
the screen is bright and very clear
The full size keyboard is very nice but laid out strange
Android market with loads of APPS
built very well, sturdy
Google maps navigation( love it )
CONS
Very HEAVY, brick like.
Face dialing, new for me… i find this obnoxous and irrataing…
googe, google, google…. (nothing but works) no yahoo,msn,aol,etc.
battery life! 2 times a day i have to put it on charge..
reception is only fair, still drop calls.
cannot zoom camera either
pocket dial is very easy because of the raised buttons on front.
Over all i perfer the PALM PRE over the GOOGLE MOMENT anyday. now if palm could build a more durable phone with the same PALM OS i would be sold! so now i went back to a blackberry tour. more reliable than both.
hope this helps anyone decide