Palm Pre Review, Competition For The iPhone
Specifications & Box Contents
The Palm Pre is available from Sprint for $199.99 after a $100 mail in rebate and two-year contract on Sprint’s Everything Data plan or Business Essentials with Messaging and Data plan. Sprint stores, Best Buy, RadioShack, and some Wal-Mart stores currently sell the Palm Pre. For the time being, the Pre is only available through Sprint, although there has been talk of additional webOS devices for other carriers in the future. Here’s a closer look at the specifications of Sprint’s Palm Pre.
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Operating system |
Palm webOS |
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Network specs |
3G EVDO Rev A |
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Display |
3.1-inch touch screen with a 24-bit color 320x480 HVGA display |
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Keyboard |
Slide-out QWERTY keyboard |
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Email |
Microsoft Exchange email with Microsoft Direct Push Technology |
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Messaging |
Integrated IM, SMS, and MMS |
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GPS |
Built-in GPS |
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Digital camera |
3 megapixel camera with LED flash |
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Sensors |
Ambient light, accelerometer, and proximity |
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Media formats supported |
Audio Formats: MP3, AAC, AAC+, AMR, QCELP, WAV |
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Wireless connectivity |
Wi-Fi 802.11b/g with WPA, WPA2, WEP, 802.1X authentication |
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Memory |
8GB (~7GB user available) |
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Connector |
MicroUSB connector with USB 2.0 Hi-Speed |
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Headphone jack |
3.5mm stereo |
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Palm Touchstone Charging Dock |
Compatible |
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Dimensions |
Width: 2.3 inches (59.5mm) |
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Weight |
4.76 ounces (135 grams) |
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Battery Information: |
1150 mAh Standard |
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Talk Time: |
Up to 5 hours of continuous talk time |
The Palm Pre comes with the following:
- Standard Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) battery
- AC travel charger
- Carrying pouch
- USB Cable
- 3.5mm stereo headset
- Get Started guide
- Features guide
- Subscriber Agreement
- User Guide
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One of the most unique accessories for the Palm Pre is the Palm Touchstone Charging Dock, which magnetically holds your phone and charges it. The Touchstone Charging Kit starts at $69.99 when sold separately.
