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197 of 203 persons found the following review helpful.
…you say ‘cheapskate’, I say ‘frugal’
By Darth Tesla
I was in regards to to return this phone because Verizon wanted a $45 data plan just to activate it; then I read the brilliant remarks by Chuck Homic.
25 of 25 people found the following review helpful.
Great Entry Smartphone, Not good for intense users.
By Brewski
I purchased this Palm Pixi Plus to replace a failing Palm Pre Plus. My biggest complaint with regards to the Pre Plus was it is keyboard, it was hard to use, and keys oftentimes failed. It was my third Pre, and I still have time on my contract, so even altho I want to switch to an Android based phone, I chose to go with this because the price (where as an Android phone would be much more expensive).
Positives:
So far, my experience with the Palm Pixi Plus has been much better than the Palm Pre Plus. The hardware seems to be built a little better (no sliding moving parts), the keyboard is much more comfortable to use and is responsive (however, my “R” key needs to be pushed a little harder than the others to respond. Even though it “clicks”, it won’t type until you press just a little bit more. Still MUCH better than my Pre.) I like the size of the Pixi better than the Pre as I’m not a fan of having a big smart phone.
I only actually use the device to receive e-mail, check social networking sites, and look up selective information on the go. I do not play games on it, and would not commend it to those looking for a smartphone to play games. Music sounds fine, as do calls. Mobile hotspot is a nice feature and works well (it even passes on GPS info to my iPod Touch)
The GPS is a little discouraging and hindering to use due to Verizon’s capacity to lock out constituents of a device you own, until you buy the on a monthly basis subscription fee. (Although, if you open the VZNav App, and don’t click anything, then open a GPS enabled App, it’ll work fine.)
I love Synergy, importing contacts from your e-mail, social networking sites, syncing your calendars, etc. Notifications don’t get in the way and are easy to manage. Gestures work REALLY well, once you get the hang of it.
You have more customization available to you than an iOS device, wallpapers, ringtones, notification tones, etc.
Negatives:
Coming from a Palm Pre Plus, I have to say that this is a slower device. Apps take longer to load, and transitions don’t seem as fluid. It has a littler screen than the Pre, but still readable. Being that it’s a Palm device, your choice of Apps is very fixed (in comparison to the iOS App Store, or Android Market), so if you are looking for something with a huge number of cool apps, look elsewhere. It has the basics, but outside of that it is not one thing too special. On top of it all, most apps are written for the Pre and are not compatible with the Pixi. So, a heap of of the better apps out there won’t even work with this device.
The camera is something to be desired. I wouldn’t ever buy this device for taking photos, but nice to have for random shots.
There is no voice command for the phone. Hands free is not possible with this device because this feature is missing. Be careful out there!
The charging door is a real pain to use, with the door constantly flipping back because of the strong magnetic pull. A touchstone back in truth must have been included in this device.
For those using Google Voice, your choices are pretty fixed in comparison to other platforms.
You are fixed to webOS 1.4.5. HP said they will not support the current Pre’s and Pixi’s. Real bummer since they did tell us we would be getting webOS 2.0.
I’ve had a large total of trouble with my Palm Pre Plus in the past due to hardware issues. My hope is that this device lasts. However, these Palm device are KNOWN for having hardware build quality issues. Be warned!
WARNING:
Verizon REQUIRES you to have a smartphone plan if you use this device, meaning your plan could increase by 30 dollars a month, even if you won’t be using the info on 3G (and using strictly WiFi). I don’t agree with this mentality at all. Also, this is NOT a world class phone, and will only work on USA CDMA networks.
Tips:
Install Preware to get numerous more functionality off the device. I would likewise classify this among a true smartphone, and a feature phone. It works well for what it may do, but don’t suppose anything beyond that. It’s a communication tool that may likewise play music, videos, check appointments, and surf the internet. Don’t ask it to do too much else, and you will be happy.
21 of 22 people found the following review helpful.
Good smartphone , little keyboard.
By Phonedog
First off i want to say that 60$ for this phone brand new is a sheer steal! The phone’s internet is somewhat fast. Nice responsive touch screen. Lots of appliances and apps. If your use to a blackberry curve 8530/8520 you will love this phone! It takes a little time to get use to the keyboard.. but , once you get the hang of it it is great! The mobile hot-spot app is a outstanding addition , i fetch my laptop everyplace now! I would rebelliously commend to any individual who likes Blackberrys. But anybody with more spectacular fingers than normal in all likelihood wont like the keyboard. But for 60$ heck you could turn around and trade it for more if you don’t like it!
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