Video Faceoff! New iPhone vs. Old iPhone vs. Palm Pre
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This was an interesting article I found that shows an Analyst, Walt Piecyk of Pali Research, stating that the old iPhone with the new operating system actually may be slower.
As his tests took place on AT&T's network with the WiFi turned off in Midtown Manhattan, he said the biggest surprise was testing the iPhone against the Palm Pre of Sprint Nextel's network.
He found that the Palm Pre offers better versions of YouTube videos, but does admitedly speculate that Sprint is probably compressing these videos.
Showing posts with label Palm Pre. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Palm Pre. Show all posts
Friday, June 19, 2009
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Is Palm a takeover candidate now?
Is Palm a takeover candidate now? - MarketWatch
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I came across this article when reviewing some Technology stocks today. As Palm sees its value soar due to the release of the Pre, it may be suiting for a buy out by the end of the year. Palm has been a laggard behind Blackberry and Apple in the last few years, but recently is emerging again as a force. This article speculates that Dell could be a buyer, which I would not rule out since Dell has lots of Cash sitting on the sideline. At the beginning of 2009, Dell held about $8B in Cash equivalent.
Could this speculation become a reality sooner than we think? I would argue that the current market price of Palm is a fair value, and I agree with Dan Gallagher of MarketWatch, that if a buyer comes along, look for them to purchase Palm at around $20 a share.
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I came across this article when reviewing some Technology stocks today. As Palm sees its value soar due to the release of the Pre, it may be suiting for a buy out by the end of the year. Palm has been a laggard behind Blackberry and Apple in the last few years, but recently is emerging again as a force. This article speculates that Dell could be a buyer, which I would not rule out since Dell has lots of Cash sitting on the sideline. At the beginning of 2009, Dell held about $8B in Cash equivalent.
Could this speculation become a reality sooner than we think? I would argue that the current market price of Palm is a fair value, and I agree with Dan Gallagher of MarketWatch, that if a buyer comes along, look for them to purchase Palm at around $20 a share.
Palm Pre Vs. iPhone 3G
Although, the iPhone 3GS hits stores June 19th, here is a brief comparison of the Palm Pre vs. the iPhone 3G.
Scrolling:
Both have Flick scrolling and seem to operate in the same facet.
Keyboard:
Palm Pre has a cramped keyboard, but it is physical. Whereas, the Apple iPhone 3G has the non-physical presence with the touch-screen.
Multi-Touch Screen:
Although, the Apple iPhone 3GS revolutionized the multi-touch screen, it appears a draw as both now have this feature.
Size:
The Palm Pre slips right into the pocket and is thin just like the Apple iPhone 3G. However, since the keyboard collapses, the Palm Pre has a slight edge on size.
See more hands-on comparison of these two devices in the YouTube Video below.
Scrolling:
Both have Flick scrolling and seem to operate in the same facet.
Keyboard:
Palm Pre has a cramped keyboard, but it is physical. Whereas, the Apple iPhone 3G has the non-physical presence with the touch-screen.
Multi-Touch Screen:
Although, the Apple iPhone 3GS revolutionized the multi-touch screen, it appears a draw as both now have this feature.
Size:
The Palm Pre slips right into the pocket and is thin just like the Apple iPhone 3G. However, since the keyboard collapses, the Palm Pre has a slight edge on size.
See more hands-on comparison of these two devices in the YouTube Video below.
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
Palm Pre Specs
Per the Manufacturer, below are a list of Specs for the new Palm Pre which hit stores on May 19th.
It is currently exclusively only sold at Sprint for $199 after rebate, but is rumored to be coming to Verizon Wireless in January 2009. It must be a hot phone when Sprint sold out of them in the opening weekend, and if Apple is cutting the price of their current iPhone 3G to $99, which was announced yesterday. Nonetheless, the debate will live on through the end of 2009 if whether the new Palm phone is a lame duct attempt at being an "iPhone killer."
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It is currently exclusively only sold at Sprint for $199 after rebate, but is rumored to be coming to Verizon Wireless in January 2009. It must be a hot phone when Sprint sold out of them in the opening weekend, and if Apple is cutting the price of their current iPhone 3G to $99, which was announced yesterday. Nonetheless, the debate will live on through the end of 2009 if whether the new Palm phone is a lame duct attempt at being an "iPhone killer."
Operating system
- Palm® webOS™
Network specs|
- 3G EVDO Rev A
Display
- 3.1-inch touch screen
- 24-bit color
- 320×480 resolution
- HVGA display
Keyboard
- Physical QWERTY keyboard
- Microsoft Outlook® email with Microsoft® Direct Push Technology
- POP3/IMAP (Yahoo, Gmail, AOL, etc)
Messaging
- Integrated IM, SMS, and MMS
GPS
- Built-in GPS
Digital camera
- 3 megapixel camera
- LED flash
- extended depth of field
Sensors
- Ambient light
- accelerometer
- proximity
Media formats supported
- Audio Formats: MP3, AAC, AAC+, AMR, QCELP, WAV
- Video Formats: MPEG-4, H.263, H.264
- Image Formats: GIF, Animated GIF, JPEG, PNG, BMP
Wireless connectivity
- Wi-Fi 802.11b/g with WPA, WPA2, 801.1x authentication
- Bluetooth® 2.1 + EDR with A2DP stereo Bluetooth support
Memory
- 8GB of user storage (~7.4GB user available)
- USB mass storage support
Phone as laptop modem
- Bluetooth tethering
Connector
- MicroUSB connector with USB 2.0 Hi-Speed
Headphone jack
- 3.5mm stereo
Palm® Touchstone™
charging dock
- Compatible
Dimensions
- Width: 59.5mm (2.3 inches)
- Height: 100.5mm (3.9 inches)
- Thickness: 16.95mm (0.67 inches)
- Weight: 135 grams (4.76 ounces)
Monday, June 8, 2009
Palm Pre or iPhone 3GS?
For those hunting for the latest and greatest Smart Phone, you are most likely debating between the new Palm Pre or iPhone 3GS?
Apple announced today that it plans to sell the iPhone 3GS starting at $199 and cut the price of the iPhone 3G to $99. According to numerous sources, the new iPhone 3GS is supposed to hit stores Friday, June 19th and will be available for pre-order today. Allegedly, this new gadget will have upgraded digital quality, faster processing & internet speeds, and carry a longer battery life. For those whom have already owned an iPhone, know firsthand of the headaches caused from the lack of battery life and understand this is a big win!
Will the next generation iPhone halt the recent success of the Palm Pre?
Despite Palm's hiccup with lack of supply, it has been a long time coming that Palm has produced a Smart Phone with features that most users want in a cellphone. The Palm Pre comes with a touch screen that is capable of handling multiple tasks and is the first phone to operate on Palm's WebOS platform. This phone may be the single device to compete with Apple for the next year as is rightly suited for multi-taskers. Nonetheless, if you are shopping for a new wireless device, the new Palm Pre is worth a second look and offers many of the same features as the new iPhone 3GS.
Apple announced today that it plans to sell the iPhone 3GS starting at $199 and cut the price of the iPhone 3G to $99. According to numerous sources, the new iPhone 3GS is supposed to hit stores Friday, June 19th and will be available for pre-order today. Allegedly, this new gadget will have upgraded digital quality, faster processing & internet speeds, and carry a longer battery life. For those whom have already owned an iPhone, know firsthand of the headaches caused from the lack of battery life and understand this is a big win!
Will the next generation iPhone halt the recent success of the Palm Pre?
Despite Palm's hiccup with lack of supply, it has been a long time coming that Palm has produced a Smart Phone with features that most users want in a cellphone. The Palm Pre comes with a touch screen that is capable of handling multiple tasks and is the first phone to operate on Palm's WebOS platform. This phone may be the single device to compete with Apple for the next year as is rightly suited for multi-taskers. Nonetheless, if you are shopping for a new wireless device, the new Palm Pre is worth a second look and offers many of the same features as the new iPhone 3GS.
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