Posted by: RanGT
on Jun 23, 2009
I put Phantom Skinz protector from onto my Pre. I chose this one because of the special 50% price and they give you two of them. There was also a post somewhere online that said this product had less of an orange peel effect. Sadly, at first I thought orange peel effect was orange staining on the screen cover after installation. NO WAY I wanted that so that was a big factor. Later I found it was a texture effect and not staining of cover or screen....silly me. But in the end, I figure all of these screen covers do the same thing protect and heal from scratches. So, I went with the deal.
Install was easier than I thought. I was really worried about air bubbles or messing it up because this is first time using this type of screen protector. I thought it would stick permanently. It doesn't. But I recommend watching all of the videos. DO NOT TOUCH THE STICKY PART. I did this, put it on and I had a smudge that was showing. Didn't think it was a big deal but it was. So luckily I had a second protector to use and glad I put it on right. I had 2 air bubbles on front but said it was okay since everything else looked really smooth. I was worried about too much water on the screen so make sure you shake off as much water as you can. After wards, use toilet paper and touch TP to any water drops....don't rub. When they say let the edges dry before 'rolling' onto the edges, wait. If there are water drops, it will slide around and not stick.
Posted by: themirthfulswami
on Jun 23, 2009
This past Saturday I was pleased to find my Seidio holster sitting on my doorstep slightly ahead of schedule. Having owned their spring-clip holster for my Verizon-branded HTC 6800 for the last year and a half, I was very excited to see that Seidio had created one for my new Palm Pre. Since I'd been happy with my previous holster, I didn't hesitate to order the Pre version and I'm glad to report it does not disappoint.
Posted by: Christopher Meinck
on Jun 16, 2009
A few weeks back, Palm announced that the Pre offered built-in support for iTunes syncing. For many, this is a great feature and makes the transition to the Palm Pre that much easier. One would think that Apple was none too pleased. Things have been quiet in Cupertino, but a recent support area entry appeared today that warns against the use of third-party digital media players.
Posted by: Christopher Meinck
on Jun 13, 2009
Lowell McAdam, CEO for Verizon Wireless, spoke at a Barclays Capital conference where he discussed upcoming devices and again confirmed the Palm Pre would be coming to Verizon Wireless. What's more, McAdam references "the cousin" of the Pre, which we'll assume is the Palm Eos, codenamed Pixie.
Posted by: Christopher Meinck
on Jun 12, 2009
According to J.P. Morgan analyst Paul Coster, Sprint has sold 100,000 Palm Pre phones since the launch on June 6th. Coster believes 50,000 phones were sold during the first two days and the company may have sold an additional 50,000 through other channels in the days that followed.
Posted by: Christopher Meinck
on Jun 11, 2009
The Palm Pre is composed primarily of plastic and according to Geek.com (via GearDiary), this makes the screen more susceptible to scratches. In our Palm Pre review, we babied the Pre, but will every day usage result in less than desirable results? If so, than perhaps owners should strongly consider grabbing a Palm Pre screen protector, shield or other method to prevent this from happening. The photo below was after only 5 days of usage and apparently happened from placing the Pre in his front pocket. We're not sure if he carries spare change and/or perhaps razor blades it that pocket.
Posted by: Christopher Meinck
on Jun 11, 2009
Mark/Space has released the beta version of their desktop syncing app for the Palm Pre. The Missing Sync for Palm Pre is available as a fully functional beta for a limited time, allowing users to test drive the application. The company promises a PC version is coming soon, but the beta Mac version is available starting today.
Posted by: Christopher Meinck
on Jun 11, 2009
Palm chairman, Jon Rubinstein, will now assume the role of CEO for the company effective June 16th. After 16 years, Ed Colligan steps down from his role as CEO and join private equity firm Elevation Partners. Elevation Partners has a 25 percent stake in Palm, so the ties to Palm will remain for Colligan.
Posted by: Christopher Meinck
on Jun 10, 2009
Palm has become the technology feel good story of 2009. Against all odds and prognosticators, their performance at CES 2009 made them the 1980 US Hockey team of technology. Going into the event, there weren't many giving them even a punchers chance. How could an upstart from Philadelphia Sunnyvale take on Apollo Creed Apple. For most handheld junkies, they have a soft spot for Palm, since for many a Palm Treo was their first smartphone. Others considering their first smartphone will likely consider the Pre, given the media's obsession with calling it the "iPhone killer", despite the fact that no phone will actually kill the machine that is Apple. It does present prospective smartphone buyers with a choice and choice is a good thing. As you read this review of the Palm Pre, or any review for that matter, remember that reviews are often based upon previous phones and usage patterns. A great phone for one person, might not be the best option for another. Before the Palm Pre, my primary phones were the iPhone 3G and BlackBerry Bold, so naturally my review is based upon my previous experiences. With a desk drawer filled with smartphones, I’m certainly not your average consumer. I’ve outlined my thoughts on the Palm Pre based upon experience and aim to present it in a format that will help you the reader become more informed, so that it might help you make a purchase decision one way or the other. I’d encourage you to read our Customer Review section, as it's has already become a valuable centralized resource for those looking to get feedback from customers.
Posted by: Christopher Meinck
on Jun 9, 2009
Rumor: According to the WSJ, a person familiar with the situation, says that Verizon Wireless will start carrying the Palm Pre in January of 2010. Verizon's CEO Lowell McAdam was recently quoted as saying Verizon would carry the Palm Pre within 6 months. This prompted Sprint's Dan Hesse to retort suggesting that Verizon "check their facts". January 2010 would be 7 months.
