Palm Pre

471 reviews

Apr, 2024

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durability (9)
reception (2)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 471 reviews of Palm Pre. The average rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones for all reviews. Reviews about the reliability and design are generally positive. The portability and performance are also appreciated. There are some mixed views about the sound. Some have doubts about the reception and durability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Cell phones the Palm Pre is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 85/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Palm Pre

alaTest has collected and analyzed 22 user reviews of Palm Pre from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.2/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones on Amazon.co.uk. Views about the screen and design are on the whole positive. The size and price also get good feedback, whereas opinions about the GPS navigation and reliability are mixed. The battery and reception get negative comments.

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64% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for Palm Pre

alaTest has collected and analyzed 110 user reviews of Palm Pre from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.8/5 for other Cell phones on Amazon.com. Reviewers are impressed by the durability and price. The design and performance also get good reviews. Comments are divided on the size. There are some less positive reviews about the reliability and portability.

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84% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : GSMArena team (gsmarena.com)

Palm Pre review: A pebble in your hand

It's not like we didn't tell you. And hey, it's not like we're on time either. But we guess better late than sorry goes both ways. Once a popular (mostly stateside) PDA and smartphone maker, Palm were going full blast from safe to sorry. So, did they...

Dec, 2009

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Expert review by : Joshua Topolsky (engadget.com)

Palm Pre review

The Palm Pre. It's not just a phone, it's a myth, an idea, possibly a legacy... and a really, really long time coming. It's almost impossible to believe, but the crew at Engadget has been talking about a Linux-based Palm phone since way back in 2004....

Innovative UI ; Hardware keyboard ; Excels at multitasking

Battery life quickly drained ; Shoddy hardware ; Selection of apps extremely small

Jun, 2009

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Expert review by : CNET staff (cnet.com)

Palm Pre Touchstone Kit

Jul, 2009

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Expert review by : Ginny Mies (pcworld.com)

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The Palm Pre smartphone ($200 with a two-year contract from Sprint as of 6/4/09), along with the company's much-anticipated webOS operating system, has had quite the buzz building up since its splashy launch in January. While the Pre isn't perfect, it...

Pre's webOS is gorgeous and easy to use Highly responsive multitouch display

Keyboard feels cramped and flimsy Lacks removable memory

Hardware flaws aside, the Palm Pre made a solid impression on me. Its eye-catching design and smooth operation make this smartphone the most exciting device I've seen in a while

Jun, 2009

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Expert review by : Steven Levy (wired.com)

Review: Palm Pre

The compact, superb-looking smartphone matches the iPhone feature for feature — and adds multitasking plus a slide-out keyboard.

Great look and superb feel. Well-conceived OS with multitasking and instant notification. Physical keyboard. Utilizes iTunes to load and refresh content

Multitasking puts a big suck on the battery. Sprint exclusivity will be annoying to Palm-philes on a contract with AT&T, Verizon or T-Mobile. Keyboard is puny. If Apple blocks the handset’s access to iTunes, Pre users are hosed

Jun, 2009

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Expert review by : Ginny Mies (pcworld.com)

Palm Pre Phone Review

Pre's webOS is gorgeous and easy to use ; Highly responsive multitouch display

Keyboard feels cramped and flimsy ; Lacks removable memory

The Pre's webOS software is touch-friendly and fun, but the cramped QWERTY keyboard detracts from the phone's usability.

Jun, 2009

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Expert review by : Bonnie Cha (cnet.com)

Palm Pre (Sprint) review

Editors' note: The review and ratings have been updated since the original publish date to reflect changed features and bug fixes from various software updates and also includes final battery results.

The Palm Pre's multitasking capabilities and notifications system are unparalleled. The smartphone features a vibrant display with multitouch functionality as well as a solid Web browser and good multimedia integration. The Pre offered good call...

The Pre's keyboard is cramped. Battery life drains quickly, and the smartphone can be sluggish at times. Lacks expansion slot, video-recording capabilities, onscreen keyboard, and Flash support. The Pre App Catalog is still in beta with a limited...

Despite some missing features and performance issues that make it less than ideal for on-the-go professionals, the Palm Pre offers gadget lovers and consumers well-integrated features and unparalleled multitasking capabilities. The hardware could be...

Jun, 2009

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Palm Pre (Sprint)

A glossy black oval that fits perfectly into a medium-size hand, the 4.8-ounce Pre measures 3.9 by 2.3 by 0.7 inches (HWD). Its back feels soft and is a little bit curved, like a smooth rock. There's a home button at the bottom of the phone in a black...

Excellent design. Very cool interface. Synergy feature consolidates e-mail, contacts, and calendars. Syncs with iTunes just like an iPod

Very few third-party apps at launch. So-so reception. Short standby battery life. Limited IM apps ; Watch the Palm Pre video review

The Palm Pre is the sexiest handset since the iPhoneand it also marks the dawn of a major new smartphone platform. Although it lacks third-party apps and has some battery life issues, it's much more fun than any other phone Sprint offers.

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Expert review by : ubergizmo.com (ubergizmo.com)

Palm Pre Review: Don’t Call it an iPhone Killer

No, it's not. And that's not a bad thing. It's simply different. Despite having a capacitive touchscreen, snappy animations and even many of the same designers (defects from Apple's iPhone team), the Pre is a very different device.

Oct, 2009

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Expert review by : PhoneArena Team (phonearena.com)

Palm Pre Review

Let's take a step back two years. The cellular world was about to enter a transitional period, with the world anticipating the release of the iPhone and R&D departments at the major manufacturers working furiously to put out something that could hold...

Jun, 2009

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