http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/30/palm-likely-calling-its-new-verizon-models-pre-plus-and-pixi-plu/ Engadget Comments for Palm likely calling its new Verizon models Pre Plus and Pixi Plus http://www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/30/palm-likely-calling-its-new-verizon-models-pre-plus-and-pixi-plu/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/30/palm-likely-calling-its-new-verizon-models-pre-plus-and-pixi-plu/Dec 30th 2009 2:21PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/30/palm-likely-calling-its-new-verizon-models-pre-plus-and-pixi-plu/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/30/palm-likely-calling-its-new-verizon-models-pre-plus-and-pixi-plu/Dec 30th 2009 2:39PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/30/palm-likely-calling-its-new-verizon-models-pre-plus-and-pixi-plu/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/30/palm-likely-calling-its-new-verizon-models-pre-plus-and-pixi-plu/Dec 30th 2009 2:58PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/30/palm-likely-calling-its-new-verizon-models-pre-plus-and-pixi-plu/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/30/palm-likely-calling-its-new-verizon-models-pre-plus-and-pixi-plu/Dec 30th 2009 2:24PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/30/palm-likely-calling-its-new-verizon-models-pre-plus-and-pixi-plu/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/30/palm-likely-calling-its-new-verizon-models-pre-plus-and-pixi-plu/Dec 30th 2009 3:44PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/30/palm-likely-calling-its-new-verizon-models-pre-plus-and-pixi-plu/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/30/palm-likely-calling-its-new-verizon-models-pre-plus-and-pixi-plu/Dec 30th 2009 4:00PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/30/palm-likely-calling-its-new-verizon-models-pre-plus-and-pixi-plu/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/30/palm-likely-calling-its-new-verizon-models-pre-plus-and-pixi-plu/'S' was already taken.]]>Dec 30th 2009 4:09PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/30/palm-likely-calling-its-new-verizon-models-pre-plus-and-pixi-plu/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/30/palm-likely-calling-its-new-verizon-models-pre-plus-and-pixi-plu/Because on verizon you'd be paying a supplemental $30 per line per month in addition to your plan, whereas Sprint there is no $30 "internet fee"]]>Dec 30th 2009 4:16PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/30/palm-likely-calling-its-new-verizon-models-pre-plus-and-pixi-plu/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/30/palm-likely-calling-its-new-verizon-models-pre-plus-and-pixi-plu/
"Plus" means the Sprint Nascar app will be replaced by an entire page of VZW premium content apps that will take up 2 of the phone's 8 gigs of space, not be uninstallable, and have MSPaint-created icons that aren't the correct resolution.

And it'll have a red background!]]>Dec 30th 2009 4:37PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/30/palm-likely-calling-its-new-verizon-models-pre-plus-and-pixi-plu/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/30/palm-likely-calling-its-new-verizon-models-pre-plus-and-pixi-plu/
6 months later VZW releases pretty much the same damn phone, probably for the same amount of money? Awesome.

I've got nothing against Palm per se, but where's the Snapdragon? Where are the bug fixes to the OS? Where's the bigger screen? Where's the competetive amount of built-in storage?]]>Dec 30th 2009 2:24PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/30/palm-likely-calling-its-new-verizon-models-pre-plus-and-pixi-plu/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/30/palm-likely-calling-its-new-verizon-models-pre-plus-and-pixi-plu/Dec 30th 2009 2:40PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/30/palm-likely-calling-its-new-verizon-models-pre-plus-and-pixi-plu/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/30/palm-likely-calling-its-new-verizon-models-pre-plus-and-pixi-plu/
fanboi.]]>Dec 30th 2009 2:45PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/30/palm-likely-calling-its-new-verizon-models-pre-plus-and-pixi-plu/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/30/palm-likely-calling-its-new-verizon-models-pre-plus-and-pixi-plu/
Palm has been very active in releasing bug fixes for webOS. As far as the "competetive (sic) storage" goes, we'll just have to see I guess.

On the competitive front, isn't at least the Pre hardware on par with the iPhone 3GS?

With a "Plus" in the model numbers, who knows what enhancements they'll bring.]]>Dec 30th 2009 2:47PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/30/palm-likely-calling-its-new-verizon-models-pre-plus-and-pixi-plu/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/30/palm-likely-calling-its-new-verizon-models-pre-plus-and-pixi-plu/
Not many people, really. But at least the Pre is keeping Palm from bankruptcy. The Pixi seems like a decent product and should sell rather well. If Microsoft or Nokia were smart, one or the other should buy Palm out and just adopt WebOS. I would be a good boost for MS, but Nokia does have the Maemo platform now, so there would be less of a need for an additional OS.]]>Dec 30th 2009 2:55PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/30/palm-likely-calling-its-new-verizon-models-pre-plus-and-pixi-plu/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/30/palm-likely-calling-its-new-verizon-models-pre-plus-and-pixi-plu/
Just to be clear, I'm not hoping that Palm fails.

Most of all though, and perhaps I should have stated this first, it's fucking GREAT that they're releasing a CDMA version of their flagship device. If only all makers could learn something here, and do whatever it takes so that every high-end device can be used on every provider.

Think of how much money Apple has lost out on because they agreed to AT&T exclusivity.... hundreds of millions of dollars.

]]>Dec 30th 2009 3:37PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/30/palm-likely-calling-its-new-verizon-models-pre-plus-and-pixi-plu/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/30/palm-likely-calling-its-new-verizon-models-pre-plus-and-pixi-plu/Dec 30th 2009 2:24PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/30/palm-likely-calling-its-new-verizon-models-pre-plus-and-pixi-plu/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/30/palm-likely-calling-its-new-verizon-models-pre-plus-and-pixi-plu/truths....I doubt anything in these models wll be supercharged they will prolbably just get gsm versions....+]]>Dec 30th 2009 2:30PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/30/palm-likely-calling-its-new-verizon-models-pre-plus-and-pixi-plu/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/30/palm-likely-calling-its-new-verizon-models-pre-plus-and-pixi-plu/
I don't think Sprint is getting the short end of the stick at all. I think people that go for the "Plus" with Verizon will be getting that. Don't they realize the "Plus" is referring to the big a$$ overpriced bill they will be getting from Verizon each month?

As for the WiFi on the Pixi I think that will be good for Verizon customers since their 3G data network is a joke compared to that of Sprint. "Plus" they'll get sick of having to turn the WiFi on and off over and over again to try and save the battery.]]>Dec 30th 2009 3:17PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/30/palm-likely-calling-its-new-verizon-models-pre-plus-and-pixi-plu/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/30/palm-likely-calling-its-new-verizon-models-pre-plus-and-pixi-plu/
I have the Pre, but I keep wifi off most of the time, unless I am in range of a very fast network and I need to download something really big.

If you keep it on, it will constantly keep searching for wifi networks.

I think the Pixi will get wifi and the Pre will get 16/32/64GB of storage, depending on how much palm is interested in competing.]]>Dec 30th 2009 3:52PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/30/palm-likely-calling-its-new-verizon-models-pre-plus-and-pixi-plu/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/30/palm-likely-calling-its-new-verizon-models-pre-plus-and-pixi-plu/Dec 30th 2009 8:43PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/30/palm-likely-calling-its-new-verizon-models-pre-plus-and-pixi-plu/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/30/palm-likely-calling-its-new-verizon-models-pre-plus-and-pixi-plu/Dec 31st 2009 12:22AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/30/palm-likely-calling-its-new-verizon-models-pre-plus-and-pixi-plu/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/30/palm-likely-calling-its-new-verizon-models-pre-plus-and-pixi-plu/Dec 30th 2009 2:27PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/30/palm-likely-calling-its-new-verizon-models-pre-plus-and-pixi-plu/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/30/palm-likely-calling-its-new-verizon-models-pre-plus-and-pixi-plu/
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I don't like the slider, but I do really like the Pixi's keyboard and form factor. I don't like the Pre much, feels kind of cheap.

And I haven't used Web OS in person but from what I've seen and read of it, it looks way better as a phone OS than Android. Android is PDA first, phone second IMO. The way Web OS handles multitasking with the cards seems way more intuitive than Android where you're always pecking through icon grids.]]>Dec 30th 2009 2:37PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/30/palm-likely-calling-its-new-verizon-models-pre-plus-and-pixi-plu/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/30/palm-likely-calling-its-new-verizon-models-pre-plus-and-pixi-plu/
(1) You really DONT OWN a Droid;

(2) If you think the Pre looks Cheap... What is making the Pixi look less cheap? Same plastic, same materials, just smaller.

(3) The Pre and the Pixi continues the endless legacy of Palm's crappy kayboards

(4) Android > webOS *** that is a no brainer ****

(5) You will trade a BMW for a Suzuki. ]]>Dec 30th 2009 2:44PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/30/palm-likely-calling-its-new-verizon-models-pre-plus-and-pixi-plu/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/30/palm-likely-calling-its-new-verizon-models-pre-plus-and-pixi-plu/The slider part of the Pre hardware is what feels cheap, so that's #2...]]>Dec 30th 2009 2:50PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/30/palm-likely-calling-its-new-verizon-models-pre-plus-and-pixi-plu/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/30/palm-likely-calling-its-new-verizon-models-pre-plus-and-pixi-plu/
I know what phone I have, thanks though.

And no matter what anyone says, stock Android is not impressive from a UI perspective. About the only thing I like about it is the Notification bar. I suppose I will need to look into alternative UI's for it, or hope that I can eventually install HTC Sense on it without much hassle.

Anyway, there is something about the compactness and the surprisingly awesome keyboard on the Pixi that makes it very attractive to me.]]>Dec 30th 2009 2:51PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/30/palm-likely-calling-its-new-verizon-models-pre-plus-and-pixi-plu/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/30/palm-likely-calling-its-new-verizon-models-pre-plus-and-pixi-plu/Dec 30th 2009 3:00PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/30/palm-likely-calling-its-new-verizon-models-pre-plus-and-pixi-plu/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/30/palm-likely-calling-its-new-verizon-models-pre-plus-and-pixi-plu/
Have you ever used WebOS??? It's the best OS next to the iPhone OS. It's slick and does awesome multitasking and looks gorgeous. Android, even though I love Android phones and am going to get one next month, are not where near as usable as WebOS. It's just a darn slick OS. Android is great and has awesome support and great customization but OS to OS is no contest.]]>Dec 30th 2009 3:45PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/30/palm-likely-calling-its-new-verizon-models-pre-plus-and-pixi-plu/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/30/palm-likely-calling-its-new-verizon-models-pre-plus-and-pixi-plu/Dec 30th 2009 4:06PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/30/palm-likely-calling-its-new-verizon-models-pre-plus-and-pixi-plu/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/30/palm-likely-calling-its-new-verizon-models-pre-plus-and-pixi-plu/
Fuck yes I would swap a Beemer for a Zuke.

Lighter, cheaper to maintain, I wouldn't have to worry about too many dings when I take it offroad, and with the money I save, I can turn it into a little BEAST. ]]>Dec 30th 2009 7:42PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/30/palm-likely-calling-its-new-verizon-models-pre-plus-and-pixi-plu/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/30/palm-likely-calling-its-new-verizon-models-pre-plus-and-pixi-plu/
Oops, I'm sorry, did I derail your shitty metaphor? I tend to do that.]]>Dec 30th 2009 7:43PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/30/palm-likely-calling-its-new-verizon-models-pre-plus-and-pixi-plu/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/30/palm-likely-calling-its-new-verizon-models-pre-plus-and-pixi-plu/ webOS.]]>Dec 30th 2009 8:04PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/30/palm-likely-calling-its-new-verizon-models-pre-plus-and-pixi-plu/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/30/palm-likely-calling-its-new-verizon-models-pre-plus-and-pixi-plu/Dec 30th 2009 2:30PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/30/palm-likely-calling-its-new-verizon-models-pre-plus-and-pixi-plu/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/30/palm-likely-calling-its-new-verizon-models-pre-plus-and-pixi-plu/
"We're back, baby!!!]]>Dec 30th 2009 3:17PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/30/palm-likely-calling-its-new-verizon-models-pre-plus-and-pixi-plu/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/30/palm-likely-calling-its-new-verizon-models-pre-plus-and-pixi-plu/
Not really. Wi-fi on the Pixi would have been nice but being the first carrier to offer both devices before anyone else is a win for Sprint in my book.

Also, you know who ultimately gets "the short end of the stick?" Verizon customers. Sprint customers pay A LOT less per month than those using Verizon, for equal or better service (minutes, unlimited data and free turn-by-turn navigation).]]>Dec 30th 2009 2:32PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/30/palm-likely-calling-its-new-verizon-models-pre-plus-and-pixi-plu/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/30/palm-likely-calling-its-new-verizon-models-pre-plus-and-pixi-plu/Dec 30th 2009 4:46PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/30/palm-likely-calling-its-new-verizon-models-pre-plus-and-pixi-plu/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/30/palm-likely-calling-its-new-verizon-models-pre-plus-and-pixi-plu/Dec 30th 2009 2:34PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/30/palm-likely-calling-its-new-verizon-models-pre-plus-and-pixi-plu/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/30/palm-likely-calling-its-new-verizon-models-pre-plus-and-pixi-plu/Dec 30th 2009 2:35PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/30/palm-likely-calling-its-new-verizon-models-pre-plus-and-pixi-plu/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/30/palm-likely-calling-its-new-verizon-models-pre-plus-and-pixi-plu/Dec 30th 2009 3:04PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/30/palm-likely-calling-its-new-verizon-models-pre-plus-and-pixi-plu/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/30/palm-likely-calling-its-new-verizon-models-pre-plus-and-pixi-plu/Dec 30th 2009 3:22PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/30/palm-likely-calling-its-new-verizon-models-pre-plus-and-pixi-plu/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/30/palm-likely-calling-its-new-verizon-models-pre-plus-and-pixi-plu/Dec 30th 2009 2:36PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/30/palm-likely-calling-its-new-verizon-models-pre-plus-and-pixi-plu/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/30/palm-likely-calling-its-new-verizon-models-pre-plus-and-pixi-plu/Dec 30th 2009 2:50PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/30/palm-likely-calling-its-new-verizon-models-pre-plus-and-pixi-plu/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/30/palm-likely-calling-its-new-verizon-models-pre-plus-and-pixi-plu/
Anyone is entitled to their opinion and to participate on the open discussion. If the views of others go against your appreciation of Palm, well you deal with it... You may not like Microsoft, but, that does not make you a troll.... ]]>Dec 30th 2009 3:09PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/30/palm-likely-calling-its-new-verizon-models-pre-plus-and-pixi-plu/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/30/palm-likely-calling-its-new-verizon-models-pre-plus-and-pixi-plu/Dec 30th 2009 2:46PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/30/palm-likely-calling-its-new-verizon-models-pre-plus-and-pixi-plu/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/30/palm-likely-calling-its-new-verizon-models-pre-plus-and-pixi-plu/Dec 30th 2009 2:56PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/30/palm-likely-calling-its-new-verizon-models-pre-plus-and-pixi-plu/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/30/palm-likely-calling-its-new-verizon-models-pre-plus-and-pixi-plu/Dec 30th 2009 3:02PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/30/palm-likely-calling-its-new-verizon-models-pre-plus-and-pixi-plu/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/30/palm-likely-calling-its-new-verizon-models-pre-plus-and-pixi-plu/Dec 30th 2009 3:13PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/30/palm-likely-calling-its-new-verizon-models-pre-plus-and-pixi-plu/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/30/palm-likely-calling-its-new-verizon-models-pre-plus-and-pixi-plu/Dec 30th 2009 3:18PM