| Revision as of 19:38, 19 May 2009 editJ~enwiki (talk | contribs)Pending changes reviewers, Rollbackers5,427 edits Sorry, the source doesn't say that. It says it's a mail-in rebate. If you can source your statement as it relates to the other stores, so be it, but you need to clarify, not revert.← Previous edit | Revision as of 19:59, 19 May 2009 edit undo85Zed (talk | contribs)40 edits Undid revision 291009463 by J (talk) Please stop reverting. Bes buy and RdioShack do no mail in rebates on Sprint . they do nstate insteadNext edit → | ||
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| The Pre's incorporation of features similar to Apple's ], specifically elements of the ], has led to speculation of possible ] litigation, with ] COO ] stating that "we will not stand for people ripping off our ]" and Palm responding that they "have the tools necessary to defend ", hinting at Palm's large portfolio of ]s.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2339344,00.asp|title=Will Apple Sue Palm Over the Pre?|last=Hachman|first=Mark|date=January 21, 2009|work=Opinion/News/Comentary|publisher=PC Mag (magazine)|pages=1|language=English|accessdate=2009-01-27}}</ref><ref>http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/28/apple-vs-palm-the-in-depth-analysis/</ref> | The Pre's incorporation of features similar to Apple's ], specifically elements of the ], has led to speculation of possible ] litigation, with ] COO ] stating that "we will not stand for people ripping off our ]" and Palm responding that they "have the tools necessary to defend ", hinting at Palm's large portfolio of ]s.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2339344,00.asp|title=Will Apple Sue Palm Over the Pre?|last=Hachman|first=Mark|date=January 21, 2009|work=Opinion/News/Comentary|publisher=PC Mag (magazine)|pages=1|language=English|accessdate=2009-01-27}}</ref><ref>http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/28/apple-vs-palm-the-in-depth-analysis/</ref> | ||
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On May 19, Sprint, and Palm announced the Pre would go on sale June 6, 2009 for subsidized post-rebate two-year contract price of $199.99 <ref>http://newsreleases.sprint.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=127149&p=irol-newsArticle_newsroom&ID=1289761&highlight=</ref>. In the United States, the phone will initially be available at Sprint, ], ], and ] stores. | ||
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| Manufacturer | Palm, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Type | mobile/cellular |
| Availability by region | June 6th, 2009 (Sprint Nextel), Second Half 2009 (Bell Mobility) |
| Compatible networks | CDMA (USA), GSM (Europe) |
| Form factor | Slider |
| Dimensions | 59.57 x 100.53 x 16.95 mm closed |
| Weight | 135 g (4.76 oz) |
| Operating system | Palm webOS |
| CPU | 600 Mhz Texas Instruments OMAP 3430 (ARM Cortex A8 + PowerVR SGX) |
| Memory | 256 MB RAM |
| Storage | 8 GB internal |
| Battery | 1150mAh Lithium-ion |
| Rear camera | 3-megapixel camera with LED flash and "extended depth of field" |
| Display | 3.1-inch 24-bit color 480 × 320 LCD |
| Connectivity | EV-DO Rev. A Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR with A2DP MicroUSB Wi-Fi 802.11b/g with WPA, WPA2, 802.1X authentication, aGPS |
The Palm Pre (styled palm prē, pronounced as the English prefix pre, /pri/) is an Internet-connected multimedia smartphone designed and marketed by Palm, Inc. with a multi-touch screen and a sliding keyboard. The phone is currently scheduled for release on the 6th June 2009 and will be the first to use Palm's Linux-based operating system Palm webOS. The Pre functions as a camera phone, a portable media player, a GPS system, and Internet client (with text messaging, email, web browsing, and local Wi-Fi connectivity).
The Palm Pre has already generally received positive reviews from technology critics, winning CNET's Best in Show, Best in Category: Cell Phones & Smartphones, and People's Voice for 2009.
History and availability
Palm debuted the Pre at the 2009 Consumer Electronics Show, as the first mobile phone to use Texas Instruments OMAP 3430 processor and under its initial exclusive carrier: the Sprint CDMA network in the United States (a 3G UMTS/GSM version of the Pre is also in the works for other markets).
The Pre's incorporation of features similar to Apple's iPhone, specifically elements of the user interface, has led to speculation of possible patent infringement litigation, with Apple COO Tim Cook stating that "we will not stand for people ripping off our IP" and Palm responding that they "have the tools necessary to defend ", hinting at Palm's large portfolio of patents.
On May 19, Sprint, and Palm announced the Pre would go on sale June 6, 2009 for subsidized post-rebate two-year contract price of $199.99 . In the United States, the phone will initially be available at Sprint, Radio Shack, Wal-Mart, and Best Buy stores.
Marketing
Palm has been very effective using viral marketing to build demand and news about the device. This includes "in the wild" shots of teenagers using the phone at a "Bring your own Big Wheel Race", and a rider casually using the unreleased phone on the Caltrain.
Features
As a fully featured smartphone, the Pre includes voice connectivity, text messaging, email functionality, an integrated 3 megapixel digital camera with LED flash, 3G internet access powered by a full mobile web browser, as well as support for third-party applications.
On February 16, 2009, Adobe announced that it will be developing a version of Adobe Flash Player for webOS.
Technological specifications
The Pre features a Texas Instruments OMAP3430 microprocessor, a 600 MHz ARM Cortex A8 CPU, PowerVR SGX 530 GPU and 430 MHz C64x+ DSP + ISP (Image Signal Processor). The Pre has 7.4 GB of internal user storage, which is non-expandable as the Pre has no flash memory card slot.
As with almost all smartphones on the market today, the device makes use of the cloud based services model, but notably uses no desktop sync client (in the style of Palm's Hotsync synchronization method).
The Pre will be one of the first smartphones to feature wireless charging, using electromagnetic induction through an optional wireless charging dock (dubbed the "Touchstone") and a special charging back cover, which will also be sold separately.
See also
References
- Carrol, Tim (2009-01-19). "TealPoint & Normsoft on webOS: It's Great, But We Want C". Palm Info centre. Retrieved 2009-01-19.
- Keilhack, Kris (2009-01-08). "Palm Announces the Palm Pre Smartphone". Palminfocenter.com. Retrieved 2009-01-08.
- http://ces.cnet.com/best-of-ces/
- http://www.palminfocenter.com/news/9679/palm-pre-wins-cnet-best-of-ces-awards/
- http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/08/there-will-be-a-umts-palm-pre/
- Hachman, Mark (January 21, 2009). "Will Apple Sue Palm Over the Pre?". Opinion/News/Comentary. PC Mag (magazine). p. 1. Retrieved 2009-01-27.
- http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/28/apple-vs-palm-the-in-depth-analysis/
- http://newsreleases.sprint.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=127149&p=irol-newsArticle_newsroom&ID=1289761&highlight=
- http://www.intomobile.com/2009/04/13/palm-going-viral-with-palm-pre-marketing.html
- http://bananachunks.com/drool-pre-in-the-wild
- http://www.everythingpre.com/articles/2009/4/28/yet-another-palm-pre-in-the-wild/
- http://www.networkworld.com/news/2009/041709-palm-pre-webos-lives-up-to-claims.html
- http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/02/16/AR2009021600792.html
- Stokes, Jon (2009-01-11). ""Synergy" means no need to "save" or "sync" on Palm's pre". arstechnica.com. Retrieved 2009-01-14.
- http://www.palm.com/us/products/accessories/dock.html
- Sprint to Offer Palm Pre Nationwide on June 6
External links
- Product page at Palm Inc.
- Palm Pre at Sprint
- Palm Pre at Bell Mobility
- Texas Instruments OMAP3430
- Palm Pre at WikiSpecs-Detailed Specification Sheet
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