Palm Pixi vs. HTC Hero - check out the specs below if you need to compare Palm Pixi and HTC Hero. The Pixi is smaller device with a physical keyboard. Its slim and light form factor allows you to slip it into any pocket. On the other hand, the HTC Hero has a larger screen for better email and web experience. If you want bigger touch screens, go with the Sprint Hero.

	Palm Pixi Black	HTC Hero
Online Exclusive Price	$69.99	$99.99
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	2.0 Megapixel Camera With Flash	Yes, Advanced 5 Megapixel Camera/ Camcorder Is Fully Integrated With Social Networks, GPS, and More
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, Music Player To Carry Your Music Anywhere, Supports Amazon MP3 App
Bluetooth Wireless Technology	Yes, Bluetooth Enabled To Communicate Wirelessly With Other Bluetooth Devices	Yes, Connect Wirelessly To Other Bluetooth Capable Devices Including Car Kits, Headsets, , Etc.
QWERTY Keyboard	Yes, Spacious QWERTY Keyboard For Fast, Accurate Typing	Virtual, Available In Landscape and Portrait
Email Client (SMTP, POP, IMAP)	Microsoft Outlook and Popular Web-based Email Such As Yahoo, Gmail, AOL, and Hotmail (POP3/ IMAP)	First Android Phone To Have Microsoft Exchange Push Email! Also Supports Popular Email Like Yahoo!
Expandable Memory Capability		Yes, Store More Music, Videos, and Photos With A microSD Memory Card (2GB Card Pre-installed)
Battery Type	Li-Ion	Li-Ion
Weight	3.3 oz	4.5 oz
Dimensions	2.2″ x 4.4″ x 0.4″	4.5″ x 2.2″ x 0.5″
Talk Time	Up To 5 Hours	Up To 4 Hours
Stand-By Time	Up To 14.5 Days	Up To 15 Days

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Comparing Palm Pixi Plus and Blackberry Storm 2 is like light vs. heavy weight. It’s just not fair. 3.3 oz Palm Pixi Plus vs. BlackBerry Storm 2 with 5.5 oz. 2.6 inch screen vs. 3.25 inch screen. One thing in common is that both smart phones run on nation’s largest 3G network. If you prefer light weight entry-level smartphone, Pixi is for you. For just $39.99, I personally will pick the Storm 2 just because it has a bigger screen.

	Palm Pixi Plus	BlackBerry Storm 2
Exclusive Online Price	Free	$39.99
Text Messaging (SMS)	Yes, Send and Receive Text Messages In Threaded, Chat-style View	Yes, Send and Receive Text Messages
Multimedia Messaging (MMS)	Yes, Send and Receive Picture and Video Messages In Threaded, Chat-style View	Yes, Send and Receive Picture and Video Messages
Digital Camera	Yes, 2.0 Megapixel Camera With Flash	Yes, 3.2 Megapixel Camera/ Camcorder With Flash, Auto-focus, Zoom and More
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, BlackBerry Media Player Syncs Your Library (Including iTunes!) and V CAST Music With Rhapsody
Bluetooth Wireless Technology	Yes, Bluetooth Enabled To Communicate Wirelessly With Other Bluetooth Devices	Yes, Connect Wirelessly To Other Bluetooth-enabled Devices Including Car Kits, Headsets, and Mor
QWERTY Keyboard	Yes, Spacious QWERTY Keyboard For Fast, Accurate Typing	Yes, Virtual QWERTY In Landscape and Portrait Mode
Email Client (SMTP, POP, IMAP)	Microsoft Outlook and Popular Web-based Email Such As Yahoo, Gmail, AOL, and Hotmail (POP3/ IMAP)	Supports Real-time Push For Exchange Email and Up To 10 Other Web-based, Email Services Like Yahoo!
Expandable Memory Capability		Yes, Store More Music, Videos and Photos With Up To A 16GB microSD Memory Card (Included)
Phonebook Capacity	Dependant On Available Memory	Up To 1.000 Entries
Battery Type	Li-Ion	Li-Ion
Weight	3.3 oz	5.5 oz
Dimensions	4.4″ x 2.2″ x 0.4″	4.4″ x 2.4″ x 0.5″
Talk Time	Up To 5.2 Hours	Up To 5.5 Hours
Stand-By Time	Up To 14.5 Days	Up To 11 Days

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Let the Palm Pre vs Blackberry Tour 9630 battle begin! These two are fully loaded smartphones. Each with unique physical design features. Those who desperately need a physical keyboard on a touch-screen smartphone now have the choice of Palm Pre. See the specs below and compare. My take - if desktop like web browsing is important to you, definitely go with the Pre. Otherwise if what you do most is email then the Tour might be the right choice.

	BlackBerry Tour 9630	Palm Pre Plus
Online Exclusive Price	$49.99	$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	Snap Photos To Share Via Email and Messaging or Easily Upload To The Web	Yes, 3.0 Megapixel Camera With LED Flash and Extended Depth Of Field Technology
Speakerphone	Yes	Yes
Built-in MP3 Player	Yes, Bring Your Music Anywhere, Music Player Supports MP3, AAC and WMA Files and iTunes	Yes, Listen To MP3, AAC, AAC+, AMR, QCELP and WAV Files, Download From Your PC or Amazon
Bluetooth Wireless Technology	Yes, Connect Wirelessly To Other Bluetooth-enabled Devices Like Headsets, Car Kits, Computers, Etc.	Yes, Bluetooth Enabled To Communicate Wirelessly With Other Bluetooth Devices
QWERTY Keyboard	Yes, Spacious, Full QWERTY Keyboard With Beveled Keys For Fast, Accurate Messaging	Yes, Spacious QWERTY Keyboard For Fast, Accurate Typing
Email Client (SMTP, POP, IMAP)	Easy Email Set-up For BlackBerry Enterprise Server Accounts and Web-based Accounts Like Yahoo!	Microsoft Outlook and Popular Web-based Email Such As Yahoo, Gmail, AOL, and Hotmail (POP3/ IMAP)
Expandable Memory Capability	Store More Photos, Files, Music and Videos With A microSD Memory Card (2 GB Card Pre-installed)
Phonebook Capacity		Dependant On Available Memory
Battery Type	Li-Ion, 1400 mAh	Li-Ion
Weight	4.6 oz	4.9 oz
Dimensions	4.4″ x 2.4″ x 0.6″	3.9″ x 2.3″ x 0.7″
Talk Time	Up To 5 Hours	Up To 5.5 Hours
Stand-By Time	Up To 14 Days	Up To 14.5 Days

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We are going to compare Palm Pixi and BlackBerry Curve 8530 today. Both phones have full QWERTY keyboard, which makes typing much easier on such small devices. Palm Pixi vs. Blackberry Curve 8530 will largely depend on the prices, in my opinion. Major difference? Non-touch vs. touch screen. But the new Curve has a very attractive price of $0.00 while the Pixi is offered at $69.99 without rebates. Who wins, check out the detail comparisons below and decide for yourself.

	BlackBerry 8530	Palm Pixi
Online Exclusive Price	FREE	$69.99
Text Messaging (SMS)	Yes, Send and Receive Text Messages	Yes, Send and Receive Text Messages To Discreetly Keep In Touch
Multimedia Messaging (MMS)	Yes, Send and Receive Picture and Video Messages	Yes, Send and Receive Multimedia Messages Including Picture Messages
Digital Camera	Yes, 2.0 Megapixel Camera/ Camcorder To Record Memories On-the-go	2.0 Megapixel Camera With Flash
Speakerphone	Yes	Yes
Built-in MP3 Player	Yes, Music Player With Dedicated Controls and Support For Pandora, Sprint Music Store, and More	Yes, Listen To MP3, AAC, AAC+, AMR, QCELP and WAV Files, Download From Your PC or Amazon
Bluetooth Wireless Technology	Yes, Bluetooth v2.0 Connects To Devices Wirelessly, Like Car Kits, Computers, Headsets and More	Yes, Bluetooth Enabled To Communicate Wirelessly With Other Bluetooth Devices
QWERTY Keyboard	Yes, Full QWERTY For Fast, Accurate Typing and New Optical Trackpad For Navigation	Yes, Spacious QWERTY Keyboard For Fast, Accurate Typing
Email Client (SMTP, POP, IMAP)	Supports BlackBerry ‘Push” Email For Corporate Accounts and Popular, Web-based Email Like Yahoo!	Microsoft Outlook and Popular Web-based Email Such As Yahoo, Gmail, AOL, and Hotmail (POP3/ IMAP)
Expandable Memory Capability	Yes, Store More Photos, Music and Videos With Up To A 32 GB microSD Card (2 GB Card Included)
Battery Type	Li-Ion	Li-Ion
Weight	3.9 oz	3.3 oz
Dimensions	4.3″ x 2.4″ x 0.5″	2.2″ x 4.4″ x 0.4″
Talk Time	Up To 5.4 Hours	Up To 5 Hours
Stand-By Time	Up To 10.5 Days	Up To 14.5 Days

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Palm Pre Plus vs. Motorola DROID, who wins? I am going to compare Palm Pre Plus and Motrola DROID side by side. Both phones cost a bit of money, with DROID $50 more than the $99 Palm Pre, not a huge difference in terms of pricing. DROID is a bit faster when it comes to loading web pages. Some people might find the DROID keyboard easier to use because of the size. My take - if you want to save some money, go for the Pre. I don’t really see what you can’t do on the Pre Plus if they can be done on the Motorola DROID.

	Palm Pre Plus Black	DROID by Motorola
Today’s Price	$99.99	$149.99
Text Messaging (SMS)	Yes, Send and Receive Text Messages In Threaded, Chat-style View	Yes, Send and Receive Text Messages
Multimedia Messaging (MMS)	Yes, Send and Receive Picture and Video Messages In Threaded, Chat-style View	Yes, Send and Receive Picture and Video Messages
Digital Camera	Yes, 3.0 Megapixel Camera With LED Flash and Extended Depth Of Field Technology	Yes, Advanced 5.0 Megapixel Camera/ Camcorder With Image Stabilization, Flash, Auto-focus and More
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, Media Player With Advanced Features For Quality Music and Video Experience
Bluetooth Wireless Technology	Yes, Bluetooth Enabled To Communicate Wirelessly With Other Bluetooth Devices	Yes, v2.1+EDR To Connect Wirelessly To Other Bluetooth Devices (Car Kits, Headsets, , and More)
QWERTY Keyboard	Yes, Spacious QWERTY Keyboard For Fast, Accurate Typing	Yes, Slide-out Full QWERTY Keyboard For Fast, Accurate Typing
Email Client (SMTP, POP, IMAP)	Microsoft Outlook and Popular Web-based Email Such As Yahoo, Gmail, AOL, and Hotmail (POP3/ IMAP)	Yes, Supports Corporate (Microsoft Exchange) and Web-based Email Including Gmail, Yahoo! and Hotmail
Expandable Memory Capability		Store More Music, Photos and Videos With Up To A 32GB microSD Memory Card (16GB Card Pre-installed)
Phonebook Capacity	Dependant On Available Memory
Battery Type	Li-Ion	Li-Ion
Weight	4.9 oz	6.0 oz
Dimensions	3.9″ x 2.3″ x 0.7″	2.4″ x 4.6″ x 0.5″
Talk Time	Up To 5.5 Hours	Up To 6.4 Hours
Stand-By Time	Up To 14.5 Days	Up To 11.3 Days

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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.

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