Thursday, June 4, 2009

The Palm Pre reviewed--at last

It's fashionable to tout every new smartphone as a potential iPod killer--that comes with the territory when you're the king of the hill. But with the Pre, Sprint and Palm have a phone that, if not entirely capable of killing the iPhone, certainly provides some stiff competition. Bonnie Cha's exhaustive review praises the Pre for its capability to juggle many apps at once and its vibrant display. But if you've got stubby fingers or long nails, the unique keyboard could be troublesome. Click on through for the review, plus fresh photos and video.
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June 4, 2009
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The Palm Pre reviewed--at last
It's fashionable to tout every new smartphone as a potential iPod killer--that comes with the territory when you're the king of the hill. But with the Pre, Sprint and Palm have a phone that, if not entirely capable of killing the iPhone, certainly provides some stiff competition. Bonnie Cha's exhaustive review praises the Pre for its capability to juggle many apps at once and its vibrant display. But if you've got stubby fingers or long nails, the unique keyboard could be troublesome. Click on through for the review, plus fresh photos and video. Read more

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