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Manufacturer: Palm Part number: pre2
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- Bottom Line:
- The enhancements in WebOS 2.0 make the Palm Pre 2 a very capable smartphone, but we think it's worth waiting for the HP Pre 3, which will offer hardware improvements to complement the software upgrades.
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CNET editors' review
Palm Pre 2 (Verizon Wireless) price range: $64.99 - $270.71
- Reviewed by: Bonnie Cha
- Reviewed on: 03/02/2011
- Released on: 02/17/2011
The good: The Palm Pre 2 ships with WebOS 2.0, which brings such improvements as better multitasking and enhanced universal search.
The bad: The Pre 2 doesn't offer a lot of hardware changes over its predecessor. The smartphone can also be sluggish.
The bottom line: The enhancements in WebOS 2.0 make the Palm Pre 2 a very capable smartphone, but we think it's worth waiting for the HP Pre 3, which will offer hardware improvements to complement the software upgrades.
User reviews
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Love the WebOS Phone a pleasure 2use.
by starcell7 on March 21, 2011
Pros: Palm pre 2 is easy to use , the os has become my favorite . The qwerty key board is very usable. Being able to stack current apps with the ability to multtask. The screen is small but functional looks just fine. The phone Phone has a solid feel
Cons: A bigger screen would be better for browsing. And more available apps in the app store. Takes a while to turn on , even compared to other smart phones.
Summary: The swipe OS is wonderfull and a smooth process in use. I like it that the phone can stack my current tasks and I can truly multi-task. Over all use ...
Summary: The swipe OS is wonderfull and a smooth process in use. I like it that the phone can stack my current tasks and I can truly multi-task. Over all use is a pleasure and is easy to use. Call quality is just fine. And reception is good wether indoors or not.
2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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HP webOS is an amazing OS and will distinguish HP
by mobilephoneguy on March 4, 2011
Pros: Multitasking, Powerful, Enyo Development Platform, HTML5, Synery and Touch transfer feature.
Cons: none, it needs IPv6 configuration options
Summary: This webOS platform is the easiest OS to develop for and will give developers alot to work with in the future.
Summary: This webOS platform is the easiest OS to develop for and will give developers alot to work with in the future.
2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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What the original Pre should have been...
by macerx on April 11, 2011
Pros: Glass screen, keyboard, screen quality, processor, battery, webOS(!)
Cons: Verizon doesn't release software updates quick enough, some may prefer a larger screen
Summary: The screen size and phone size are perfect for the hand and pocket. The glass screen feels great.
This is the phone the original Pre should have been and webOS ...Summary: The screen size and phone size are perfect for the hand and pocket. The glass screen feels great.
This is the phone the original Pre should have been and webOS 2.0 is the best operating system available.1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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First impression was good, have been disappointed since
by sandra-sch on April 4, 2012
Pros: - webOS handling (gestures)
- webOS is able to multitask
- hardware keyboard
- quiet stable and robust (has fallen down two or three times with a result of no more than a few scratches)Cons: - too few apps are available
- homebrew patches often mess up with system patches
- no on-screen keyboard
- slide-mechanism takes away some stability
- experienced a lot of bugs and errors over the 1,5 years of usageSummary: I really liked my Palm Pre 2 once I received and got used to it. I was positively surprised by webOS's functionalities of multitasking, switching between windows and its ...
Summary: I really liked my Palm Pre 2 once I received and got used to it. I was positively surprised by webOS's functionalities of multitasking, switching between windows and its gestures and handling in general - even if not totally precise at all times, it is good and intuitive.
But after the first enthusiasm decreased, I came across a lot of problems and errors during everyday usage: since the offered range of apps is very small, I decided to install Homebrew Apps and Patches as well to have a wider range. First, most went fine. But then, after the first big webOS-system-update, my Palm Pre stopped working properly and I had to reset it in order to get it back to normal working mode. Lesson learned: be careful with patches and system updates, as they might get into conflict with each other. But even after the reset, I started to experience more and more problems over the course of 1,5 years: sometimes, my phone does not have any reception from one second to the next and this can most of the times only be solved by a restart. Then, the system sometimes stopps reacting to anything at all. Nothing can be done besides a restart, again. When I finally came to not being able to answer calls - display not reacting, sliding not reacting or display freezing while trying to take the call - I decided to leave the phone alone. Besides, email receiving sometimes works promptly and sometimes not at all (connection to exchange server - and it is not the exchange server not being reachable) and then, again, only restarting might, if I am lucky, solve the issue. So unfortunately, I have decided to move away from webOS and my Palm Pre 2 to Android. And even though I am already missing some of the webOS-features, I have to admit that Android is working more smoothly. -
Hate it. A lot.
by crotoncocktail on May 23, 2011
Pros: Sleek. Easy to hold.
Cons: So sleek it slips easily out of pockets, bags, etc.
Very poor battery life.
Keyboard requires you file your fingernails into points.
Keyboard crams too much into too few keys.
Web access is very slow and using the screen/keyboard for the web is maddeninSummary: I really regret getting this phone and am counting the days until I can change for something else under my plan. Sound quality is poor, typing is a nightmare (I ...
Summary: I really regret getting this phone and am counting the days until I can change for something else under my plan. Sound quality is poor, typing is a nightmare (I had a Blackberry before this -- those are lightening fast to work on in comparison).
Whatever you do, don't buy this without thoroughly trying it out in a store, and once you get it, don't expect (as I stupidly did) that you'll get used to the Lilliputian keyboard. -
awesome & powerful little phone
by monchi01 on May 3, 2011
Pros: webos is totally awesome,excellent all around phone with the best multitasking feature on a phone.
Cons: no onscreen keyboard
Summary: this an awesome little phone, with the best multitasking. It comes with updated features like a 1ghz chip,gorilla glass,better graphic chip,deck of cards & 2.1 webos. ...
Summary: this an awesome little phone, with the best multitasking. It comes with updated features like a 1ghz chip,gorilla glass,better graphic chip,deck of cards & 2.1 webos. Very smooth os with almost no lags or freezing or crashing, love the overall built quality & i always love the shape of this phone. web browsing is so smooth & fast & multitouch is as smooth as the iphone 4 definitely smoother than android os. And let's not forget it comes with adobe 10.1 flash & it streams online videos pretty smooth for most part.
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excellent phone & awesome os
by wintercold74 on May 3, 2011
Pros: multitasking monster,excellent phone & fast phone no lags
Cons: battery could have been better, but not real bad.
Summary: this is an excellent phone, webos is super awesome & great build quality. screen is now glass & comes with gorilla glass, faster processor chip & great gpu. this phone ...
Summary: this is an excellent phone, webos is super awesome & great build quality. screen is now glass & comes with gorilla glass, faster processor chip & great gpu. this phone comes with the best multitasking & now webos added deck of cards feature-really cool. webos is so smooth & no lags at all-not like android os. I also have a android device & love android too, but just love webos a bit more.
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Great improvements to the Pre 2
by Waltimus on April 4, 2011
Pros: HP/Palm got rid of everything i disliked about the Palm Pre Plus, (double tap keystrokes, squishy keyboard, slow processor) and made it a much nicer more vibrant interface. Touchscreen is amazingly responsive, keyboard is great, and battery life has been
Cons: Still a little small, but with the keyboard improvements i don't mind.
Summary: Great OS, great interface, clear and vibrant screen, MS exchange, VPN, All in all a good phone that competes well.
Summary: Great OS, great interface, clear and vibrant screen, MS exchange, VPN, All in all a good phone that competes well.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Palm
- Part number: pre2
- Description: The Pre 2 smartphone has been re-engineered to do more of what you want to do - faster. Quickly switch between multiple open apps. Simply start typing to begin an email or update your status. Tap a message notification while you're playing a 3D game. With HP webOS 2.0, accomplishing more is effortless.
General
- Packaged Quantity 1
- Product Type Smartphone
- Form Factor Slider
- Phone Design Slider
- Integrated Components Wi-Fi hotspot,
GPS receiver,
Digital camera,
Digital player - Width 2.35 nm
- Depth 0.67 in
- Height 3.96 in
- Weight 5.1 oz
- Body Color Black
Cellular
- Technology CDMA2000 1X
- Band CDMA2000 1X 1900/800
- Mobile Broadband Generation 3G
- Service Provider Verizon Wireless
- Operating System HP webOS 2.0
- Application Software Adobe Flash Player 10.1
- Input Device(s) QWERTY keyboard,
Touch sensitive screen (multi-touch) Messaging & Internet
- Cellular Messaging Services MMS,
SMS - Instant Messaging Services AOL Instant Messenger Service (AIM),
Google Talk,
Skype - Supported Email Protocols POP3,
IMAP4 - Supported Social Networks and Blogs Facebook
- Messaging & Data Features Microsoft PowerPoint support,
Microsoft Excel support,
Microsoft Word support,
PDF support - Mobile Services YouTube,
Gmail Communications
- Data Transmission EV-DO
- Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g,
Bluetooth 2.1 EDR - WLAN Security WPA,
WPA2,
WEP - Bluetooth Profiles Hands Free Profile (HFP),
Headset Profile (HSP),
Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) - Communication Features Internet browser,
Mobile Email client Phone Features
- Phone Functions Call timer,
Conference call,
Flight mode,
Speakerphone,
Vibrating alert - Polyphonic Ringer Yes
- Sensors Proximity sensor,
Accelerometer,
Ambient light sensor - Additional Features Video editor,
E-911 compliant,
TTY compatible,
Multitasking Organizer
- Personal Information Management Synchronization with PC,
Calendar,
Calculator,
Reminder,
Alarm clock Media Player
- Supported Digital Audio Standards eAAC+,
AAC +,
WAV,
MP3,
AAC,
AMR - Supported Digital Video Standards MPEG-4,
H.263,
H.264 Processor
- Clock Speed 1 GHz
Memory
- RAM 512 MB
- Bult-in Memory 16 GB
- User Memory 16 GB
Digital Camera
- Sensor Resolution 5 megapixels
- White Balance Automatic
- Camera Light Source LED light
- Features Video recording,
Geo-tagging Navigation System
- GPS Navigation A-GPS receiver - Simultaneous GPS (S-GPS)
- Navigation Software & Services Google Maps,
VZ Navigator Display
- Type Color
- Diagonal Size 3.1 in
- Display Resolution 320 x 480 pixels
- Color Depth 24-bit (16.7 million colors)
- Multi-language Menu Yes
- Display Languages English,
Spanish - Features Wallpaper
Connections
- Connector Type Headset jack - Mini-phone 3.5 mm,
Micro-USB Battery
- Technology Lithium ion
- Capacity 1150 mAh
- Run Time Details Talk ( CDMA ) - up to 330 min,
Standby ( CDMA ) - up to 350 hour(s) Miscellaneous
- Compliant Standards HAC(Hearing Aid Compatible)
- Included Accessories Power adapter , Stereo headset,
Power adapter,
USB cable Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature 32 °F
- Max Operating Temperature 113 °F
- Humidity Range Operating 5 - 90%
Manufacturer info
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- Manufacturer:Palm
- Address:
950 W. Maude Ave., Sunnyvale, CA 94085 - Phone: 1-800-881-7256
- Fax: 1-408-617-0100
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