Palm Pre Plus Phone (AT&T) | 
| Manufacturer: AT&T Category: Wireless
List Price: $499.99 Buy New: $0.01 as of 9/9/2010 14:56 MDT details You Save: $499.98 (100%)
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Seller: Amazon.com Rating: 11 reviews Sales Rank: 3,079
Color: Black Media: Wireless Phone Battery Type: Lithium Ion Display Size: 4 Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.4 Dimensions (in): 0 x 0 x 0
Model: Palm Pre Plus UPC: 805931055934 ASIN: B003LPV1PO
Release Date: October 5, 2009 Shipping: Eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping Promotion: Data not available Terms and Conditions Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| • | 3G-enabled smartphone with intuitive Palm webOS platform, touchscreen and slide-out QWERTY keyboard; easy integration with Google, Facebook, LinkedIn and more | | • | Compatible with AT&T Navigator GPS turn-by-turn directions; free access to over 20,000 AT&T Wi-Fi hotspots nationwide | | • | 16 GB internal memory; 3-megapixel camera/camcorder; Bluetooth stereo music streaming; Wi-Fi-enabled | | • | Up to 5 hours of talk time, up to 350 hours (14.5 days) of standby time | | • | What's in the Box: handset, rechargeable battery, charger, inductive back, USB cable, stereo headphones, self-cleaning pouch, quick start guide, user manual |
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Amazon.com Product Description Running on the Palm webOS mobile platform, the 3G-enabled Palm Pre Plus for AT&T brings together all of your important information from where it resides--on your phone, at your workplace, at home, or on the Web--into a single mobile device. In addition to high-speed connectivity on AT&T's lightning quick HSPDA 3G network, the phone's memory has been doubled to 16 GB. Additionally, with AT&T's 3G network, you can make a call while simultaneously receiving picture/text messages and e-mail or viewing Web pages. 
The Palm Pre Plus features the Palm webOS platform, 16 GB memory, vibrantly colorful touchscreen-enabled display, and slide-out full QWERTY keyboard. |  |  |  |  | The phone's slide-out full QWERTY keyboard puts it all at your fingertips, and the multi-touch screen lets you move back and forth between open applications using natural gestures. With Palm webOS, you can keep multiple activities open and move easily between them--like flipping through a deck of cards, using natural gestures. This allows for easy movement between messaging and e-mail or searching the Web while listening to music, and items are rearranged simply by dragging them. Palm's webOS interface brings together the most important information from your phone, at work or on the Web, into one logical view. In addition to linking information from Google, Facebook, Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync and LinkedIn, Palm Pre Plus adds Yahoo! integration to Palm Synergy. This GPS-enabled phone can access the AT&T Navigator service for turn-by-turn directions. In addition to accessing home and business networks with its Wi-Fi capabilities (802.11b/g), the Palm Pre Plus will also receive AT&T Wi-Fi access at U.S. hotspots (with more than 20,000 U.S. hotspots) included as part of an unlimited data plan. Other features include a 3-megapixel camera/camcorder, digital audio player, Bluetooth connectivity for hands-free devices and stereo music streaming, access to personal and corporate e-mail, and up to 5 hours of talk time. Key Features - Fast 3G connectivity via AT&T's HSDPA/UMTS network (850/1900 MHz bands; 3.6/7.2 Mbps speeds with network availability).
- GPS navigation capabilities via AT&T Navigator service includes audible turn-by-turn directions, real-time traffic updates and re-routing options.
- Wi-Fi networking (802.11b/g) for accessing home and corporate networks as well as hotspots while on the go. Connect for free using one of the over 20,000 AT&T Wi-Fi hotspots nationwide.
- 16 GB internal memory (non-expandable) with the ability to work as a USB drive when plugged into a PC. You can simply drag and drop your PC media and documents onto the device.
- Palm's webOS platform lets you manage multiple applications at a time, unlike any other mobile platform today. It lets you keep multiple activities open and instantly flip from one to another using card view.
- Linked contacts: With Palm Synergy, you maintain a single view by linking your contacts from a variety of sources, so accessing them is easier than ever. For example, if you have the same contact listed in your Outlook, Google and Facebook accounts, Synergy recognizes that they're the same person and links the information together, presenting it to you as one listing.
- Layered calendars: Palm Synergy lets you see your calendars can be seen on their own or layered together in a single view--combining work, family, friends, sports teams, or other interests. You can toggle to look at one calendar at a time, or see them all at a glance.
- Combined messaging: See all your conversations with the same person in a chat-style view, even if it started in IM and you want to reply with a text message. You can also see who's active in a buddy list right from contacts, and start a new conversation with just one touch.
- Combined e-mail: Check your Outlook e-mail with Microsoft Direct Push Technology and HTML support. Get wireless e-mail access to popular commercial POP3 and IMAP accounts like AOL, Gmail, and Yahoo! All your e-mail accounts can be viewed together, or separately from one simple application. Synergy even lets you see IM presence directly from an e-mail.
- Choose from over 2000 apps like Facebook, Yelp, LinkedIn, Pandora, NFL SuperFan, and The New York Times as well as immersive 3D games from Palm application catalog.
- Instant messaging for Google Talk and AOL
- Document viewer compatible with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and PDF documents
- Universal search: Simply start typing to begin searching your contacts, applications, Google, Google Maps, Wikipedia and Twitter. Universal search narrows down the possible results as you type, so it's easier to find what you need.
- Unobtrusive notifications: When important things come up or new updates arrive, you'll receive notifications at the bottom of your screen. You will know what is going on without being completely interrupted or losing your train of thought.
- 3.1-inch multi-touch screen with a vibrant 24-bit color, 320x480 resolution HVGA display
- Accelerometer and proximity sensor: An accelerometer automatically orients Web pages and photos to your perspective so you can view them in landscape or portrait mode. Watch videos in landscape mode as well. The proximity sensor automatically disables the touch screen and turns off the display whenever you put the phone up to your ear.
- Slide-out QWERTY keyboard for fast messaging
- 3-megapixel camera with LED flash, extended depth of field, and geotagging.
- Bluetooth connectivity (version 2.1) includes profiles for communication headset, hands-free car kits, and the A2DP Bluetooth profile--enabling you to wirelessly stream your music to a pair of compatible Bluetooth stereo headphones or speaker dock.
- Incredibly fast Web browser brings you full Web sites the way they were meant to be seen
- Voice dialing capabilities
- Organizer tools including calendar, notes, voice memo, tasks, calculator
- Ringer switch easily silences the device with one touch
- Browse the App Catalog from your phone and download apps right over the air. Choose from a variety of titles designed for Palm webOS, many of which work together with other apps on the phone. Find apps like OpenTable, Yelp, or WHERE, just to name a few... and new ones are being added all the time.
- Palm Services automatically backs up your phone so you have a copy of your important data. You can also remotely erase your data if your phone is lost or stolen. And you get software updates that make it easy to stay up to date with the latest enhancements.
- 3.5mm headset jack
Vital Statistics The Palm Pre Plus weighs 4.89 ounces and measures 2.35 x 3.95 x 0.67 inches. Its 1150 mAh lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 5 hours of talk time, and up to 350 hours (14.5 days) of standby time. It runs on the 850/900/1800/1900 MHz GSM/GPRS/EDGE frequencies as well as AT&T's dual-band 3G network (850/1900 MHz; HSDPA/UMTS). What's in the Box Palm Pre Plus handset, rechargeable battery, charger, inductive back (for use with optional Touchstone charging dock), USB cable, stereo headphones, self-cleaning pouch, quick start guide, user manual AT&T Services | High-speed data connectivity via AT&T's 3G mobile broadband data network: The dual-band 850/1900 MHz 3G network provides up to 3.6/7.2 Mbps of download speed, making it possible to enjoy a variety of feature-rich wireless multimedia services, and it gives you the advantage of offering simultaneous voice and data services. In areas where the 3G network is not available, you'll continue to receive service on the AT&T EDGE network, which offers availability in more than 13,000 US cities and along some 40,000 miles of major highways. Providing average data speeds between 75-135Kbps, it's fast enough to support a wide range of advanced data services, including full picture and video messaging, high-speed color Internet access, and email on the go. | | The full-featured, premium AT&T Navigator GPS navigation application includes audible turn-by-turn directions, real-time traffic updates and re-routing options, and 3D moving maps (additional charges applicable). AT&T Navigator offers several other features to make your commute more enjoyable and reliable, including mobile access to Yellowpages.com. Additionally, AT&T Navigator is the only mobile phone-based GPS service that provides integrated speech recognition for address entry and points of interest search. | | | AT&T Address Book service: With the free AT&T Address Book service, you can sync your contacts to an online address book, enabling you to access and manage your mobile contacts from your handset--or your PC. From the online interface, you can import contacts from other Web-based address books, such as personal e-mail accounts, as well as send text messages to your contacts' mobile numbers. |
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WebOS is Fantastic, and so is Palm. September 8, 2010 Alex Morel (New York, USA) The Palm Pre Plus, is just amazing.
The way I see it, in terms of the OS's polish and design, WebOS is the iPhone's only real competition (until Windows Phone 7 arrives). I tried Android before switching to the Palm Pre Plus, and I just hated the ugly and awkward OS that is Android. Google services are great as always, but the Android OS is not really fun to use.
The Palm Pre Plus is also nicely designed and feels good in the hands, I love the no button front and I just really like the simpleness of it.
Although the Hardware is somewhat outdated now and the battery life isn't that great, trust me you will love the Phone.
Pros:
WebOS
-Multi-task is a breeze, WebOS is really fun to use and easy to learn.
Hardware
-Nice artisan design, that feels good in hands and can easily stand on its own feet when compared to current phones.
Memory
-16GB Internal Memory.
Touchstone Charger
-Nice way to charge your Phone.
Cons:
Battery Life
Small App Catalog
-Which will grow through time, so far there are some really nice apps.
Final Thoughts:
Come on people support this great OS. Give it a try!
A great little phone with a really nice OS August 28, 2010 THATCH (OHIO) 0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I bought this phone for one reason only-- I wanted to try out WebOS. I love WebOS. It's great. I feel like it's more Apple than the iOS for iPhone. Funny... someone does Apple better than Apple!
That being said, there were a few drawbacks that kept me from using this constantly. The screen was a little small, the keys are small, and there are not many apps available as compared to iPhone and Android. Most of the big mandatory apps are available, but not a lot to browse in the catalog.
If you are someone who isn't an obsessive compulsive internet user, this could be a great phone for you. The style can't be beat, the size is very small, and it does a lot. I can't say enough good about WebOS, and hopefully with HP buying Palm, there will be more support and more apps.
If you always vote for the underdog or don't want to be like everyone else, this may be the phone for you.
Great operating system with ok build quality August 6, 2010 Nathaniel Saunders 1 out of 2 found this review helpful
I love webos and its true multitasking abilities. unlike the iphone this system allows you to see all your open apps right on one screen. This is true multitasking and though I like the iphone more for its build and available apps, I still prefer webos. The build of this phone and its battery life leaves something to be desired but it is not bad enough to skip out on the phone altogether. I would definitely recommend this phone to others who are looking for a good smart phone on att. I would say it isn't enough to switch carriers but if you have an upgrade definitely give this phone a try it is one of the more underrated smart phones out there.
I'm don't normally complain, but this was ridiculous. July 18, 2010 M. Takemoto 1 out of 4 found this review helpful
I received the Pre 10 days ago and I'm done. Amazon and AT&T were not the problem, Palm is. Fortunately, I only paid a penny with no shipping or activation charges, so there's no sense in sending it back or asking for a refund
As a longtime Palm user, the calendar is entirely inadequate. It does not have color coded categories and I spent about $45 downloading software that would transfer my entire calendar into separate Google calendars by category. Palm displays multiple calendars in one view which sounds great, and the conversion to Google calendars seemed to solve my problem. Then, after spending that money, I discovered during a chat with tech support that there is no way to search the calendars for specific events. So if a client of mine asks when her next appointment it, there is no way to find it except to search day by day, and if I wanted to generate a list of past appointments, forget it. My Palm Treo can do those things just fine.
Other non-calendar gripes: The USB cord sticks out at a right angle when charging so talking on the phone while charging is a pain. Even if you use touchstone, you have to be on speakerphone which is not always appropriate. Battery life is less than my 3-year old Treo battery. Selecting text is cumbersome. It doesn't have separate setting options for different system sounds. When I answer a call, I have to tap/drag multiple times before it will answer. The keyboard is tiny and flimsy feeling even for my very small fingers.
The final straw came today when the hardware malfunctioned and people on the other end of phone calls could no longer hear me. The online chat person took me through several rounds of troubleshooting and concluded it was a hardware problem and that I should return it for a replacement. No thanks!
lovin it, fix screen issue July 3, 2010 Steve 3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I researched this phone for a while before buying.
Reviews on the verizon website make it look like the worst phone ever. technical problems like screen freezing.
The AT&T website has mostly positive reviews, so I was not sure what to do. I bought it on Amazon bc of the great price.
I love the phone. works great and the ease of use with applications is awesome. was easy to transfer all my contacts and calendars from previous version of the Palm (treo) to this phone. screen is good. camera is good. works great as a phone. internet works well. keyboard small but not hard to use at all, prefer to i phone keyboard and crazy blackberry storm. an extra charger at work or car is helpful. easy to find cheap accessories.
love this phone
as for the screen, it froze the first day whenever a call was made/recieved. i called palm help and there was an easy fix. if you use a screen protector and its not on flat and even, the screen will assume there is pressure against it and will go blank when making a call, and wont turn on until the pressure is gone. so you think it blanked out, but the phone is just waiting for you to hang up.
simple fix - remove/replace the screen protector. the one i had on was pulled up and bent in the corner. the phone works great now.
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