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They charge $5 for a sim card then tell you you cannot leave the store with it unless you pay $35 activation fee! WTF?

Telus has $9.99 Sim cards only but give them a week to match Bell's price of $40.. so get them not while they are cheap fellow Canadians!

Canada #1]]>Nov 7th 2009 8:08PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/07/palm-pre-price-keeps-sinking-on-bell-down-to-100/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/07/palm-pre-price-keeps-sinking-on-bell-down-to-100/Nov 7th 2009 8:14PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/07/palm-pre-price-keeps-sinking-on-bell-down-to-100/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/07/palm-pre-price-keeps-sinking-on-bell-down-to-100/
Now if Bell releases the HSPA version... sign me up.]]>Nov 7th 2009 8:20PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/07/palm-pre-price-keeps-sinking-on-bell-down-to-100/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/07/palm-pre-price-keeps-sinking-on-bell-down-to-100/

Yes they sure are. Get this;
I have phone and internet with them and I WAS paying $2 a month for our modem rental. And now because they've bought "new" ones they are now charging my $3.95 now!!!!! What gives.

And you know how you can bundle your services and get a discount, well my bundle has 'expired' and now I'm paying $5 more for my internet. They said it was only good for 6 months but I've now gone back on my record and I've had in bundle for OVER a year now...


I'll be calling this week.]]>Nov 7th 2009 9:27PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/07/palm-pre-price-keeps-sinking-on-bell-down-to-100/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/07/palm-pre-price-keeps-sinking-on-bell-down-to-100/
As Batman would say

"Deal with it"

I have the same Unlimited Internet plan from Bell from 4 years ago and they also charge me $4 for model rental and $5 extra...

They keep trying to take the plan away from me...

wow small internets...

Bell does get around to screwing its long time customers!

And oh yea, I cannot bundle to save $5 because my plan is discontinued! WTF?]]>Nov 7th 2009 9:57PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/07/palm-pre-price-keeps-sinking-on-bell-down-to-100/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/07/palm-pre-price-keeps-sinking-on-bell-down-to-100/
http://www.epinions.com/review/Palm_Pre_Cell_Phone/content_473011621508]]>Nov 7th 2009 10:05PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/07/palm-pre-price-keeps-sinking-on-bell-down-to-100/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/07/palm-pre-price-keeps-sinking-on-bell-down-to-100/DJ @

"The Pixi embarrasses itself with a name like that.. "

Stealing a USB Vendor ID doesn't help either. I think Palm will continue
to slide until they publicly announce and return the stolen USB Vendor ID.


]]>Nov 7th 2009 10:42PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/07/palm-pre-price-keeps-sinking-on-bell-down-to-100/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/07/palm-pre-price-keeps-sinking-on-bell-down-to-100/
Publicly announce and return??? You mean as in theft of a real/tangible item? Thx for the laugh.

You're insinuating that the USB ID is the reason for Palm's "slide". Please get serious. Only us geeks are aware of the issue; the public at large couldnt care less. The truth is, Palms demise was probably written is stone well over 4 years ago when they all sat on their collective asses and did nothing innovative. They enjoyed their PDA successes and smartphone lead while resting on their laurels. ITMT, RIM, Apple and others went to work and are now where Palm should have been.

Palm is late to its own party and few ppl are noticing its grand entrance because the others have already stolen the show. I hope they continue their UPWARD slide and regain much of the market. I for one would like to see/use a 2nd gen Pre running on a mature Web OS (it also wont hurt to see iFanboys the world over crying hysterically and breaking down ;) ).

Re the Pre's pricing, I dont know how it would help sales of the weaker Pixi on the same network. I hope Palm learns from this and release future devices on multiple notworks. They may not be able to control a fickle market and its demand-driven pricing, but they can control that aspect.]]>Nov 7th 2009 11:39PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/07/palm-pre-price-keeps-sinking-on-bell-down-to-100/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/07/palm-pre-price-keeps-sinking-on-bell-down-to-100/Nov 7th 2009 11:45PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/07/palm-pre-price-keeps-sinking-on-bell-down-to-100/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/07/palm-pre-price-keeps-sinking-on-bell-down-to-100/Average thoughts too, eh!?]]>Nov 8th 2009 5:08AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/07/palm-pre-price-keeps-sinking-on-bell-down-to-100/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/07/palm-pre-price-keeps-sinking-on-bell-down-to-100/http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/technology/crtc-sets-web-throttling-rules/article1332188/

I almost considered moving to the USA when I saw that :|]]>Nov 8th 2009 12:59PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/07/palm-pre-price-keeps-sinking-on-bell-down-to-100/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/07/palm-pre-price-keeps-sinking-on-bell-down-to-100/
Once my contract is up in January I will be done with them and I will never look back. Every month there are "errors" and every month I have to call them and wait 30 minutes to an hour for them to fix it. Terrible customer service. Bad cell service.

F-]]>Nov 8th 2009 1:12PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/07/palm-pre-price-keeps-sinking-on-bell-down-to-100/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/07/palm-pre-price-keeps-sinking-on-bell-down-to-100/Nov 7th 2009 7:46PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/07/palm-pre-price-keeps-sinking-on-bell-down-to-100/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/07/palm-pre-price-keeps-sinking-on-bell-down-to-100/Nov 7th 2009 7:48PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/07/palm-pre-price-keeps-sinking-on-bell-down-to-100/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/07/palm-pre-price-keeps-sinking-on-bell-down-to-100/Nov 7th 2009 7:54PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/07/palm-pre-price-keeps-sinking-on-bell-down-to-100/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/07/palm-pre-price-keeps-sinking-on-bell-down-to-100/
U S A #2]]>Nov 7th 2009 8:09PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/07/palm-pre-price-keeps-sinking-on-bell-down-to-100/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/07/palm-pre-price-keeps-sinking-on-bell-down-to-100/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/06/iphone-coming-to-the-shack-dallas-an-nyc-this-month-nationwide/comments/22913904/]]>Nov 7th 2009 8:26PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/07/palm-pre-price-keeps-sinking-on-bell-down-to-100/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/07/palm-pre-price-keeps-sinking-on-bell-down-to-100/
We have differing views on what it means to be lucky. Give me a $100 lying on the sidewalk; that's what I call lucky.]]>Nov 7th 2009 9:50PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/07/palm-pre-price-keeps-sinking-on-bell-down-to-100/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/07/palm-pre-price-keeps-sinking-on-bell-down-to-100/
You Americans will have to find a new joke until you fix this :)]]>Nov 7th 2009 11:34PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/07/palm-pre-price-keeps-sinking-on-bell-down-to-100/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/07/palm-pre-price-keeps-sinking-on-bell-down-to-100/I wish I could rank you higher than Highest Ranked]]>Nov 8th 2009 12:56AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/07/palm-pre-price-keeps-sinking-on-bell-down-to-100/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/07/palm-pre-price-keeps-sinking-on-bell-down-to-100/Nov 7th 2009 7:49PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/07/palm-pre-price-keeps-sinking-on-bell-down-to-100/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/07/palm-pre-price-keeps-sinking-on-bell-down-to-100/
making comments like that is what we refer to as "Self Ownage!"]]>Nov 7th 2009 8:10PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/07/palm-pre-price-keeps-sinking-on-bell-down-to-100/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/07/palm-pre-price-keeps-sinking-on-bell-down-to-100/Nov 7th 2009 8:17PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/07/palm-pre-price-keeps-sinking-on-bell-down-to-100/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/07/palm-pre-price-keeps-sinking-on-bell-down-to-100/
Now I know why Palm keeps trying to hijack iTunes, no one is buying the Pre so it doesn't make sense for them to waste money developing sync-software for all 5 Pre owners.]]>Nov 7th 2009 8:45PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/07/palm-pre-price-keeps-sinking-on-bell-down-to-100/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/07/palm-pre-price-keeps-sinking-on-bell-down-to-100/
There is a 5th person now?]]>Nov 7th 2009 9:28PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/07/palm-pre-price-keeps-sinking-on-bell-down-to-100/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/07/palm-pre-price-keeps-sinking-on-bell-down-to-100/Nov 7th 2009 7:50PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/07/palm-pre-price-keeps-sinking-on-bell-down-to-100/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/07/palm-pre-price-keeps-sinking-on-bell-down-to-100/Nov 7th 2009 7:54PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/07/palm-pre-price-keeps-sinking-on-bell-down-to-100/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/07/palm-pre-price-keeps-sinking-on-bell-down-to-100/Nov 7th 2009 8:01PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/07/palm-pre-price-keeps-sinking-on-bell-down-to-100/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/07/palm-pre-price-keeps-sinking-on-bell-down-to-100/Nov 7th 2009 8:01PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/07/palm-pre-price-keeps-sinking-on-bell-down-to-100/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/07/palm-pre-price-keeps-sinking-on-bell-down-to-100/Nov 8th 2009 7:00AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/07/palm-pre-price-keeps-sinking-on-bell-down-to-100/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/07/palm-pre-price-keeps-sinking-on-bell-down-to-100/
Telus is getting the Droid, and I'm hoping someone gets the HD2.

As for the Pre price drop, the EVDO network is going to be around for at least 3 more years. It's entirely possible that with the launch of of the HSPA network last week, Bell is blowing out their remaining CDMA Pres to make room for the HSPA model.]]>Nov 8th 2009 12:20PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/07/palm-pre-price-keeps-sinking-on-bell-down-to-100/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/07/palm-pre-price-keeps-sinking-on-bell-down-to-100/Nov 7th 2009 8:04PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/07/palm-pre-price-keeps-sinking-on-bell-down-to-100/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/07/palm-pre-price-keeps-sinking-on-bell-down-to-100/Nov 7th 2009 8:07PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/07/palm-pre-price-keeps-sinking-on-bell-down-to-100/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/07/palm-pre-price-keeps-sinking-on-bell-down-to-100/Nov 7th 2009 8:20PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/07/palm-pre-price-keeps-sinking-on-bell-down-to-100/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/07/palm-pre-price-keeps-sinking-on-bell-down-to-100/
On a 3 year term when activating a Voice & Data, OR Voice & Data Combo Plan of $45 or greater with a minimum of 500 MB is required. Bell reserves the right to limit the usage. Out of bundle rates may apply. For new activations. Offer ends November 19th, 2009.

Plus the hidden non-government System Access Fee. Bad deal.]]>Nov 7th 2009 11:49PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/07/palm-pre-price-keeps-sinking-on-bell-down-to-100/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/07/palm-pre-price-keeps-sinking-on-bell-down-to-100/
Next up, Droid. How bout that launch, Moto? Too late to fire the ad agency.

Check out this classic quote from a chick on my Facebook wall: "Just got the droid and I'm completly clueless - how the hell do you use it??? Can I return it?"

Ha ha ha ha. Note to ass clowns at Verizon, Google & Moto: Never underestimate the power of usability + branding.

Just wait until the Street throws Moto a beating in three months. Nice knowing you!]]>Nov 7th 2009 8:09PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/07/palm-pre-price-keeps-sinking-on-bell-down-to-100/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/07/palm-pre-price-keeps-sinking-on-bell-down-to-100/Oh, by the way, check out this quote from my super model friend from future.. that's 2010 July, "Just got this iPhone 3Gs Pro, and 3G doesn't work! I think it's on EDGE, but why? Can I return it?"]]>Nov 7th 2009 8:27PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/07/palm-pre-price-keeps-sinking-on-bell-down-to-100/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/07/palm-pre-price-keeps-sinking-on-bell-down-to-100/Nov 7th 2009 9:40PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/07/palm-pre-price-keeps-sinking-on-bell-down-to-100/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/07/palm-pre-price-keeps-sinking-on-bell-down-to-100/Nov 7th 2009 8:10PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/07/palm-pre-price-keeps-sinking-on-bell-down-to-100/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/07/palm-pre-price-keeps-sinking-on-bell-down-to-100/Nov 7th 2009 8:15PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/07/palm-pre-price-keeps-sinking-on-bell-down-to-100/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/07/palm-pre-price-keeps-sinking-on-bell-down-to-100/Nov 7th 2009 8:42PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/07/palm-pre-price-keeps-sinking-on-bell-down-to-100/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/07/palm-pre-price-keeps-sinking-on-bell-down-to-100/
Selective memory, eh?]]>Nov 7th 2009 8:45PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/07/palm-pre-price-keeps-sinking-on-bell-down-to-100/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/07/palm-pre-price-keeps-sinking-on-bell-down-to-100/
And unless things turn around, they'll be giving away Palm Pre's in no time.

Palm had a window in which to save the company but it's probably passed. The Pre's performance problems have turned out to be quite severe; they didn't take a dent out of the iPhone or Blackberry, the new Androids look pretty good, and some day Microsoft may release a half decent mobile OS. It'll be pretty difficult for Palm to stay above water at this point, I think.]]>Nov 7th 2009 9:51PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/07/palm-pre-price-keeps-sinking-on-bell-down-to-100/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/07/palm-pre-price-keeps-sinking-on-bell-down-to-100/
Admittedly this isn't exactly free in any conventional sense of the word, but nor is this really $100. Why the token payment?]]>Nov 8th 2009 8:46AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/07/palm-pre-price-keeps-sinking-on-bell-down-to-100/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/07/palm-pre-price-keeps-sinking-on-bell-down-to-100/Its insane]]>Nov 7th 2009 8:38PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/07/palm-pre-price-keeps-sinking-on-bell-down-to-100/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/07/palm-pre-price-keeps-sinking-on-bell-down-to-100/Nov 9th 2009 5:34AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/07/palm-pre-price-keeps-sinking-on-bell-down-to-100/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/07/palm-pre-price-keeps-sinking-on-bell-down-to-100/Nov 7th 2009 8:58PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/07/palm-pre-price-keeps-sinking-on-bell-down-to-100/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/07/palm-pre-price-keeps-sinking-on-bell-down-to-100/
Still to high.]]>Nov 7th 2009 9:01PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/07/palm-pre-price-keeps-sinking-on-bell-down-to-100/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/07/palm-pre-price-keeps-sinking-on-bell-down-to-100/Let me guess: hopeless fanboy?]]>Nov 8th 2009 12:10AM