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It does wonders.]]>Nov 18th 2009 2:37PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/18/palm-pixi-one-step-closer-to-free-now-25-on-amazon/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/18/palm-pixi-one-step-closer-to-free-now-25-on-amazon/

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704782304574541821154075060.html]]>Nov 18th 2009 12:48PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/18/palm-pixi-one-step-closer-to-free-now-25-on-amazon/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/18/palm-pixi-one-step-closer-to-free-now-25-on-amazon/Nov 18th 2009 12:53PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/18/palm-pixi-one-step-closer-to-free-now-25-on-amazon/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/18/palm-pixi-one-step-closer-to-free-now-25-on-amazon/
Why would anyone who knows about the Pre get a Pixi instead? A piddling few tens of dollars for SURE shouldn't be the reason.

]]>Nov 18th 2009 12:56PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/18/palm-pixi-one-step-closer-to-free-now-25-on-amazon/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/18/palm-pixi-one-step-closer-to-free-now-25-on-amazon/The form factor is a big reason for me as I've had bad luck with the durability of sliders. Also every review I've read (ok, only three) make a point to mention how much better the keyboard is on the Pixi vs the Pre.

I would get the Pixi over the Pre. YMMV.

]]>Nov 18th 2009 1:13PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/18/palm-pixi-one-step-closer-to-free-now-25-on-amazon/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/18/palm-pixi-one-step-closer-to-free-now-25-on-amazon/Nov 18th 2009 1:17PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/18/palm-pixi-one-step-closer-to-free-now-25-on-amazon/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/18/palm-pixi-one-step-closer-to-free-now-25-on-amazon/
Because it's smaller?]]>Nov 18th 2009 1:19PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/18/palm-pixi-one-step-closer-to-free-now-25-on-amazon/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/18/palm-pixi-one-step-closer-to-free-now-25-on-amazon/
Seriously, WSJ is known for strong reporting in everything, sports, cars and tech.]]>Nov 18th 2009 1:27PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/18/palm-pixi-one-step-closer-to-free-now-25-on-amazon/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/18/palm-pixi-one-step-closer-to-free-now-25-on-amazon/seriously, no shiet. Does mossberg or any of his lackeys ever have anything good to say about anything other than the iphone. I seriously hate that loser]]>Nov 18th 2009 9:26PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/18/palm-pixi-one-step-closer-to-free-now-25-on-amazon/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/18/palm-pixi-one-step-closer-to-free-now-25-on-amazon/Nov 18th 2009 12:50PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/18/palm-pixi-one-step-closer-to-free-now-25-on-amazon/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/18/palm-pixi-one-step-closer-to-free-now-25-on-amazon/Nov 18th 2009 1:19PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/18/palm-pixi-one-step-closer-to-free-now-25-on-amazon/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/18/palm-pixi-one-step-closer-to-free-now-25-on-amazon/Nov 18th 2009 1:20PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/18/palm-pixi-one-step-closer-to-free-now-25-on-amazon/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/18/palm-pixi-one-step-closer-to-free-now-25-on-amazon/Nov 18th 2009 2:19PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/18/palm-pixi-one-step-closer-to-free-now-25-on-amazon/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/18/palm-pixi-one-step-closer-to-free-now-25-on-amazon/Nov 18th 2009 12:55PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/18/palm-pixi-one-step-closer-to-free-now-25-on-amazon/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/18/palm-pixi-one-step-closer-to-free-now-25-on-amazon/Nov 18th 2009 12:55PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/18/palm-pixi-one-step-closer-to-free-now-25-on-amazon/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/18/palm-pixi-one-step-closer-to-free-now-25-on-amazon/Nov 18th 2009 1:09PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/18/palm-pixi-one-step-closer-to-free-now-25-on-amazon/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/18/palm-pixi-one-step-closer-to-free-now-25-on-amazon/Here in the Netherlands, you can get any phone for free on contract, the price of the handset depends on how expensive your contract is, so people start comparing the prices of the contracts for their full period.

An example: I got my HTC HD2 for 206 euros on a 1 year, 35 euros a month contract.
Now, I found this a much better choice than it for free on a two year 30 euros a month contract, mainly because I don't like to be stuck with the same carrier/phone for such a long period of time, but also because cost-wise, it was a lot better.
(By the way, this phone wasn't sim-locked in any way, so even though I got it on contract with one carrier, I could still switch to another, even during the period my current contract lasts.)]]>Nov 18th 2009 1:09PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/18/palm-pixi-one-step-closer-to-free-now-25-on-amazon/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/18/palm-pixi-one-step-closer-to-free-now-25-on-amazon/Nov 18th 2009 1:17PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/18/palm-pixi-one-step-closer-to-free-now-25-on-amazon/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/18/palm-pixi-one-step-closer-to-free-now-25-on-amazon/Nov 18th 2009 1:47PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/18/palm-pixi-one-step-closer-to-free-now-25-on-amazon/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/18/palm-pixi-one-step-closer-to-free-now-25-on-amazon/
You have to buy the phone directly from Sprint though, so you would have to pay $100 for the Pixi.]]>Nov 18th 2009 2:04PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/18/palm-pixi-one-step-closer-to-free-now-25-on-amazon/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/18/palm-pixi-one-step-closer-to-free-now-25-on-amazon/Nov 18th 2009 3:08PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/18/palm-pixi-one-step-closer-to-free-now-25-on-amazon/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/18/palm-pixi-one-step-closer-to-free-now-25-on-amazon/> "And if you compare an iPhone plan ($89 900 minutes + $$$ for texting) to a sprint plan ($69 unlimited data, unlimited cell to cell, 450 landline minutes) then the iPhone starts to look really expensive compared to a Pre or Pixi."

Yes... but wouldn't you say the iPhone is a little more capable than the Pixi? I mean... the Pixi has NO WIFI, and developers haven't really gotten behind WebOS to make apps.

Sure, you can talk all you want on a Pixi, and it has unlimited data... but, I don't think the Pixi and the iPhone are competitors... The Palm Pre, maybe.... but that's debatable.

I just configured an iPhone that would be good for me... 450 minutes, 1500 texts and the required data. It's $85 a month. I hate talking on the phone anyway... but 450 minutes is still 7.5 hours a month. Plus Rollover minutes and 5000 nights and weekend minutes makes up for it. I wish AT&T had another text plan between the $5 200 texts and $15 1500 texts.. but oh well.

So, now we're looking at $85 for that iPhone vs. $70 for the Palm Pre. That's not much more money for an iPhone. If I controlled my texts, I could get the iPhone down to $75 a month...]]>Nov 18th 2009 4:06PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/18/palm-pixi-one-step-closer-to-free-now-25-on-amazon/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/18/palm-pixi-one-step-closer-to-free-now-25-on-amazon/
There's no denying that the better deal is on Sprint, by far. The per month/year comparison is huge. Yeah, technically you can get your iPhone bill down to $80/month but you're still held down by limited services. On Sprint, you can have 450 minutes and UNLIMITED EVERYTHING else for $60 per month. And about those minutes....none of those will ever be used when you call another cell phone, no matter the carrier. Sorry, but nothing beats that.

As for comparing the Pixi to the iPhone, yes, duh, there's no comparison but there isn't intended to be. The Pre however....I don't think it's "debatable." In fact, the Pre can do more than the iPhone but to be fair, I think it just comes down to preference of device, OS and carrier.

And finally, Sprint's 3G blows away AT&T's. That's a fact. So, while the iPhone is definitely a great device, I'd rather get a phone like the Pre, which actually lets me do work (multitasking is your friend) but also play. Paying $60 instead of an average of $100 per month, on a better network mind you, is a no brainer.]]>Nov 18th 2009 5:11PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/18/palm-pixi-one-step-closer-to-free-now-25-on-amazon/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/18/palm-pixi-one-step-closer-to-free-now-25-on-amazon/Nov 18th 2009 12:55PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/18/palm-pixi-one-step-closer-to-free-now-25-on-amazon/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/18/palm-pixi-one-step-closer-to-free-now-25-on-amazon/Nov 18th 2009 1:09PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/18/palm-pixi-one-step-closer-to-free-now-25-on-amazon/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/18/palm-pixi-one-step-closer-to-free-now-25-on-amazon/
Amazon / Walmart are almost always cheaper than corp stores whether the phone sells well or not.]]>Nov 18th 2009 1:13PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/18/palm-pixi-one-step-closer-to-free-now-25-on-amazon/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/18/palm-pixi-one-step-closer-to-free-now-25-on-amazon/Nov 18th 2009 1:41PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/18/palm-pixi-one-step-closer-to-free-now-25-on-amazon/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/18/palm-pixi-one-step-closer-to-free-now-25-on-amazon/Nov 18th 2009 2:19PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/18/palm-pixi-one-step-closer-to-free-now-25-on-amazon/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/18/palm-pixi-one-step-closer-to-free-now-25-on-amazon/Nov 18th 2009 1:31PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/18/palm-pixi-one-step-closer-to-free-now-25-on-amazon/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/18/palm-pixi-one-step-closer-to-free-now-25-on-amazon/Nov 18th 2009 5:02PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/18/palm-pixi-one-step-closer-to-free-now-25-on-amazon/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/18/palm-pixi-one-step-closer-to-free-now-25-on-amazon/Nov 18th 2009 1:01PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/18/palm-pixi-one-step-closer-to-free-now-25-on-amazon/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/18/palm-pixi-one-step-closer-to-free-now-25-on-amazon/Nov 18th 2009 1:02PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/18/palm-pixi-one-step-closer-to-free-now-25-on-amazon/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/18/palm-pixi-one-step-closer-to-free-now-25-on-amazon/Nov 18th 2009 1:53PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/18/palm-pixi-one-step-closer-to-free-now-25-on-amazon/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/18/palm-pixi-one-step-closer-to-free-now-25-on-amazon/Nov 18th 2009 1:59PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/18/palm-pixi-one-step-closer-to-free-now-25-on-amazon/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/18/palm-pixi-one-step-closer-to-free-now-25-on-amazon/Nov 18th 2009 2:00PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/18/palm-pixi-one-step-closer-to-free-now-25-on-amazon/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/18/palm-pixi-one-step-closer-to-free-now-25-on-amazon/
$25?? I See floods of these on School Buses.]]>Nov 18th 2009 1:03PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/18/palm-pixi-one-step-closer-to-free-now-25-on-amazon/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/18/palm-pixi-one-step-closer-to-free-now-25-on-amazon/Nov 18th 2009 3:48PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/18/palm-pixi-one-step-closer-to-free-now-25-on-amazon/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/18/palm-pixi-one-step-closer-to-free-now-25-on-amazon/Nov 18th 2009 1:09PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/18/palm-pixi-one-step-closer-to-free-now-25-on-amazon/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/18/palm-pixi-one-step-closer-to-free-now-25-on-amazon/Nov 18th 2009 1:15PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/18/palm-pixi-one-step-closer-to-free-now-25-on-amazon/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/18/palm-pixi-one-step-closer-to-free-now-25-on-amazon/
I know, but I can't be breaking the bank like that. I'm up for contract renewal and I could hopefully get a Pre or Pixi for very cheap. Out of pocket is too expensive.]]>Nov 18th 2009 1:41PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/18/palm-pixi-one-step-closer-to-free-now-25-on-amazon/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/18/palm-pixi-one-step-closer-to-free-now-25-on-amazon/Nov 18th 2009 1:54PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/18/palm-pixi-one-step-closer-to-free-now-25-on-amazon/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/18/palm-pixi-one-step-closer-to-free-now-25-on-amazon/Nov 18th 2009 2:23PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/18/palm-pixi-one-step-closer-to-free-now-25-on-amazon/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/18/palm-pixi-one-step-closer-to-free-now-25-on-amazon/Nov 18th 2009 1:26PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/18/palm-pixi-one-step-closer-to-free-now-25-on-amazon/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/18/palm-pixi-one-step-closer-to-free-now-25-on-amazon/Nov 18th 2009 3:14PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/18/palm-pixi-one-step-closer-to-free-now-25-on-amazon/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/18/palm-pixi-one-step-closer-to-free-now-25-on-amazon/
Where is the HTC HD2 Review Promised 2 weeks ago?]]>Nov 18th 2009 1:34PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/18/palm-pixi-one-step-closer-to-free-now-25-on-amazon/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/18/palm-pixi-one-step-closer-to-free-now-25-on-amazon/Nov 18th 2009 2:18PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/18/palm-pixi-one-step-closer-to-free-now-25-on-amazon/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/18/palm-pixi-one-step-closer-to-free-now-25-on-amazon/Nov 18th 2009 2:00PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/18/palm-pixi-one-step-closer-to-free-now-25-on-amazon/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/18/palm-pixi-one-step-closer-to-free-now-25-on-amazon/Nov 18th 2009 2:06PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/18/palm-pixi-one-step-closer-to-free-now-25-on-amazon/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/18/palm-pixi-one-step-closer-to-free-now-25-on-amazon/Nov 18th 2009 2:01PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/18/palm-pixi-one-step-closer-to-free-now-25-on-amazon/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/18/palm-pixi-one-step-closer-to-free-now-25-on-amazon/Nov 18th 2009 2:28PM