Technology Get the latest on technology, electronics and software…

Thought about the new Palm pre?

Thread Tools
 
Old 09-05-2009, 07:21 AM
  #241  
JnC
Former Sponsor
iTrader: (12)
 
JnC's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Bedford, MA
Age: 44
Posts: 6,961
Received 351 Likes on 227 Posts
Got mine a few days ago and I love it

Any of you guys can suggest a good cover for it without making the thing bulky?
Old 09-09-2009, 09:36 AM
  #242  
Senior Moderator
 
srika's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Chicago
Posts: 58,181
Received 10,249 Likes on 5,213 Posts
already a price drop! is it not selling?
http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/09/p...9-99-on-sprint

firmware update
http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/08/s...eleases-patch/

and Palm Pixi - looks like a stripped down Pre
http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/09/t...oliday-season/
Old 09-09-2009, 11:29 AM
  #243  
The Box
Thread Starter
 
vas25tl's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Milwaukee
Posts: 6,680
Received 80 Likes on 59 Posts
I was pretty surprised at the price drop also...seems like it came very quickly.
Old 09-18-2009, 12:23 AM
  #244  
Be Strong AND Courageous!
iTrader: (1)
 
DarkSithCL's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Joshua 1:1-9
Age: 58
Posts: 9,305
Received 43 Likes on 34 Posts
Originally Posted by JnC
Got mine a few days ago and I love it

Any of you guys can suggest a good cover for it without making the thing bulky?
Go with a best skins ever skin (bestskinsever.com)... I have one on my TP and my son has one on his Instinct... adds hardly any weight... gives some grip so you are less likely to have a mishap...
Old 09-18-2009, 12:26 AM
  #245  
Be Strong AND Courageous!
iTrader: (1)
 
DarkSithCL's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Joshua 1:1-9
Age: 58
Posts: 9,305
Received 43 Likes on 34 Posts
Originally Posted by srika
already a price drop! is it not selling?
http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/09/p...9-99-on-sprint
THE recession is OVER , but peeps are still way broke....
Old 09-18-2009, 09:06 AM
  #246  
The Box
Thread Starter
 
vas25tl's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Milwaukee
Posts: 6,680
Received 80 Likes on 59 Posts
Originally Posted by DarkSithCL
Go with a best skins ever skin (bestskinsever.com)... I have one on my TP and my son has one on his Instinct... adds hardly any weight... gives some grip so you are less likely to have a mishap...
Does it cover up any of the gesture area? I know that was a problem with some of the initial covers for the Pre. Are there any issues with this skin? I need to get one...been very careful for the past 3 months.
Old 09-21-2009, 10:41 PM
  #247  
Grippin' Grain
iTrader: (1)
 
Hot Boi's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Katy, Tx
Age: 46
Posts: 474
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
For u guys having issues with audio and the headset try this, The solution is to simply 1) Open Pandora and let it load the program. 2) Plug in the headset after Pandora loads and begin to play the music 3) Then just unplug the headset while Pandora is running; if that does not work reopen Pandora and repeat the first two steps and mute the headset and un mute (Mute from inside of Pandora) the headset then close the program. Volume should be restored to the headset for full functionality. Hope this helps.
Old 09-21-2009, 10:44 PM
  #248  
Your Garage
iTrader: (22)
 
DC3328's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2007
Location: S. FL.
Age: 36
Posts: 4,085
Received 6 Likes on 6 Posts
Originally Posted by DarkSithCL
Go with a best skins ever skin (bestskinsever.com)... I have one on my TP and my son has one on his Instinct... adds hardly any weight... gives some grip so you are less likely to have a mishap...
is it a clear plastic? it doesnt really say what it is lol you've ordered from this site before right?
Old 09-21-2009, 11:04 PM
  #249  
Moderator
 
Mizouse's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Not Las Vegas (SF Bay Area)
Age: 40
Posts: 63,235
Received 2,785 Likes on 1,985 Posts
if its any help ive used BSE with my iphone and iphone 3GS.

helps prevents scratches, but not so much from fall damange.

and i never came across any issues with multitouch, its just like i was touching the screen w/o the skin.
Old 09-22-2009, 09:47 AM
  #250  
Be Strong AND Courageous!
iTrader: (1)
 
DarkSithCL's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Joshua 1:1-9
Age: 58
Posts: 9,305
Received 43 Likes on 34 Posts
Originally Posted by DC3328
is it a clear plastic? it doesnt really say what it is lol you've ordered from this site before right?
Yes, it's clear and gives you alil extra purchase on the phone without being so sticky like a "gel" type case... I keep my phone in my pocket all day, so it would get stuck or all "linty"....
Old 09-22-2009, 09:51 AM
  #251  
Be Strong AND Courageous!
iTrader: (1)
 
DarkSithCL's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Joshua 1:1-9
Age: 58
Posts: 9,305
Received 43 Likes on 34 Posts
Originally Posted by vas25tl
Does it cover up any of the gesture area? I know that was a problem with some of the initial covers for the Pre. Are there any issues with this skin? I need to get one...been very careful for the past 3 months.
Since i have a TP and not a Pre, I cannot say for sure... I know that it has keep my TP from being so "touchy" IE: my menus were flying by with one touch!...LOL
Old 09-22-2009, 09:57 AM
  #252  
Be Strong AND Courageous!
iTrader: (1)
 
DarkSithCL's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Joshua 1:1-9
Age: 58
Posts: 9,305
Received 43 Likes on 34 Posts
Originally Posted by vas25tl
Does it cover up any of the gesture area? I know that was a problem with some of the initial covers for the Pre. Are there any issues with this skin? I need to get one...been very careful for the past 3 months.
Since i have a TP and not a Pre, I cannot say for sure... I know that it has keep my TP from being so "touchy" IE: my menus were flying by with one touch!...LOL
Old 09-22-2009, 12:00 PM
  #253  
The Box
Thread Starter
 
vas25tl's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Milwaukee
Posts: 6,680
Received 80 Likes on 59 Posts
I dropped it the other day....pretty bad too
Old 09-22-2009, 10:47 PM
  #254  
The Third Ball
 
Sarlacc's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Los Angeles, Ca
Age: 45
Posts: 49,199
Received 4,850 Likes on 2,588 Posts


Palm goes and get themselves in trouble

Digital Daily reports that the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) has responded to Apple and Palm regarding the two companies' ongoing spat over Palm's attempts to allow its Pre smartphone to sync media directly via iTunes. Despite Palm's apparent misuse of Apple USB Vendor ID codes, Palm reported Apple to the USB-IF for improper use of its own Vendor ID to shut out the Pre.
Palm had argued that Apple, by issuing an update to iTunes that used the USB Vendor ID number to prevent the software from automatically transferring content to any non-Apple USB device, had violated "the letter and spirit of the USB-IF Membership Agreement" which is "intended to facilitate interoperability between USB devices, not to regulate the content that flows between them."

Today's response from the USB-IF not only dismissed Palm's complaint against Apple, but also turned the tables on Palm by requesting an explanation of the company's apparent violation of USB policies in using Apple's USB Vendor ID. From the USB-IF's letter:
I attach for your information the USB-IF's adopted and published policy regarding Vendor Identification Numbers (VIDs). Under the Policy, Palm may only use the single Vendor ID issued to Palm for Palm's usage. Usage of any other company's Vendor ID is specifically precluded. Palm's expressed intent to use Apple's VID appears to violate the attached policy.

Please clarify Palm's intent and respond to this potential violation within seven days.

With several moves having been made by each side in the cat-and-mouse game over Palm Pre media syncing with iTunes, Apple currently holds the upper hand, having disabled Pre syncing yet again with the release of iTunes 9 earlier this month.
Old 10-29-2009, 09:55 PM
  #255  
Be Strong AND Courageous!
iTrader: (1)
 
DarkSithCL's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Joshua 1:1-9
Age: 58
Posts: 9,305
Received 43 Likes on 34 Posts
Hey yall... got a qwik question... on one of the Sprint forums they were talking about the fact that there was no way to change the notifications between calls, txts, emails and such... is this true? Or did the update fix this problem... I am so busy at work, I do not always have time to look and see exactly what type of info is coming in, but I can listen if I am expecting something in particular... any ideas... solutions?
Old 10-29-2009, 09:56 PM
  #256  
Be Strong AND Courageous!
iTrader: (1)
 
DarkSithCL's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Joshua 1:1-9
Age: 58
Posts: 9,305
Received 43 Likes on 34 Posts
Originally Posted by Sarlacc


Palm goes and get themselves in trouble
Yeah, I heard if you update to the new itunes, you loose the syn with the Pre... that all went kinda krazee!!!
Old 10-30-2009, 03:30 AM
  #257  
Senior Moderator
 
Ken1997TL's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Better Neighborhood, Arizona
Posts: 45,640
Received 2,329 Likes on 1,309 Posts
Originally Posted by DarkSithCL
Hey yall... got a qwik question... on one of the Sprint forums they were talking about the fact that there was no way to change the notifications between calls, txts, emails and such... is this true? Or did the update fix this problem... I am so busy at work, I do not always have time to look and see exactly what type of info is coming in, but I can listen if I am expecting something in particular... any ideas... solutions?
Nothing yet officially from Palm but there are people who make their own 'homebrew' apps, basically making it very customizable.

At this time, it involves a lot of work to do. I'll let you know if they make it easier because quite frankly you can screw up your phone quite badly if you do it wrong.
Old 10-30-2009, 02:12 PM
  #258  
Suzuka Master
 
Dr. Colorado's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: The 808
Posts: 6,771
Received 113 Likes on 78 Posts
Originally Posted by DarkSithCL
Yeah, I heard if you update to the new itunes, you loose the syn with the Pre... that all went kinda krazee!!!
Mine still works fine. You have to tap media sync instead of USB drive when you sync your pre. IMO not a big deal since I have a Nano
Old 10-30-2009, 02:24 PM
  #259  
Be Strong AND Courageous!
iTrader: (1)
 
DarkSithCL's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Joshua 1:1-9
Age: 58
Posts: 9,305
Received 43 Likes on 34 Posts
Originally Posted by Ken1997TL
Nothing yet officially from Palm but there are people who make their own 'homebrew' apps, basically making it very customizable.

At this time, it involves a lot of work to do. I'll let you know if they make it easier because quite frankly you can screw up your phone quite badly if you do it wrong.
Thanks for the advise... I would hate to jack the thing rite out of the box... hollar back at me... I am pretty good with the homebrew programs on my TP, but thats after a year of fighting with it!

the Precentral.net site has a huge number of apps...
Old 10-30-2009, 11:24 PM
  #260  
Be Strong AND Courageous!
iTrader: (1)
 
DarkSithCL's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Joshua 1:1-9
Age: 58
Posts: 9,305
Received 43 Likes on 34 Posts
Originally Posted by vas25tl
I dropped it the other day....pretty bad too
caseless? or skinless?
Old 10-30-2009, 11:28 PM
  #261  
Be Strong AND Courageous!
iTrader: (1)
 
DarkSithCL's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Joshua 1:1-9
Age: 58
Posts: 9,305
Received 43 Likes on 34 Posts
I just got my Pre at BB and I love it so much more than I did my TP rite out da box... I really havent felt right since I left Palm a year ago... glad to be back in da saddle again!

BTW... if you want a Palm Pixi, like I do for my wife... stay closely tuned to your Sprint peeps!
Old 11-01-2009, 07:56 AM
  #262  
Be Strong AND Courageous!
iTrader: (1)
 
DarkSithCL's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Joshua 1:1-9
Age: 58
Posts: 9,305
Received 43 Likes on 34 Posts
Hey yall... I cannot open tif docs on my pre... and some attachments from our practice's new service logicfax dont show at all... any clues? apps? settings? ...also cannot unzip and open a file... my wife's centro does these things so I figured the Pre would too... help!
Old 11-01-2009, 08:12 AM
  #263  
Be Strong AND Courageous!
iTrader: (1)
 
DarkSithCL's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Joshua 1:1-9
Age: 58
Posts: 9,305
Received 43 Likes on 34 Posts
More specific message here:

Hey yall... I cannot open tif docs on my Pre... and some attachments from our practice's new service logicfax system (which is pdf based) dont show at all... any clues? apps? settings? ...also cannot unzip and open a word base file folder... my wife's centro does these things so I figured the Pre would too... help!
Old 11-07-2009, 01:50 PM
  #264  
Be Strong AND Courageous!
iTrader: (1)
 
DarkSithCL's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Joshua 1:1-9
Age: 58
Posts: 9,305
Received 43 Likes on 34 Posts
Hey yall.... I love my Pre!!! But I wanted to skin it to keep it from getting scatched up... jacked on a drop... anyone skin their Pre yet?
Old 11-07-2009, 02:09 PM
  #265  
Team Owner
iTrader: (15)
 
Flipster23's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2008
Posts: 35,747
Received 2,334 Likes on 1,962 Posts
ehh i mite be gettin rid of my pre...


sucks cant foward messages and no text message ringtones...
Old 11-08-2009, 08:55 AM
  #266  
Be Strong AND Courageous!
iTrader: (1)
 
DarkSithCL's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Joshua 1:1-9
Age: 58
Posts: 9,305
Received 43 Likes on 34 Posts
Originally Posted by 03TL_typeS
ehh i mite be gettin rid of my pre...


sucks cant forward messages and no text message ringtones...
...do they have any "homebrew" for this yet? Not a deal breaker, but definitely an inconvenience!
Old 11-08-2009, 08:56 AM
  #267  
Be Strong AND Courageous!
iTrader: (1)
 
DarkSithCL's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Joshua 1:1-9
Age: 58
Posts: 9,305
Received 43 Likes on 34 Posts
Is anyone scratching your "mirror" on the back along both sides? I just noticed it yesterday... guess I don't use the mirror... LOL
Old 11-09-2009, 01:19 AM
  #268  
Senior Moderator
 
Ken1997TL's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Better Neighborhood, Arizona
Posts: 45,640
Received 2,329 Likes on 1,309 Posts
Originally Posted by 03TL_typeS
ehh i mite be gettin rid of my pre...


sucks cant foward messages and no text message ringtones...
No voicedialing either.

Apparently all of these complaints are going to be addressed through updates in the next few months.
Old 11-11-2009, 10:43 AM
  #269  
The Box
Thread Starter
 
vas25tl's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Milwaukee
Posts: 6,680
Received 80 Likes on 59 Posts
Originally Posted by DarkSithCL
caseless? or skinless?
skinless and caseless.
Old 11-11-2009, 03:20 PM
  #270  
Be Strong AND Courageous!
iTrader: (1)
 
DarkSithCL's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Joshua 1:1-9
Age: 58
Posts: 9,305
Received 43 Likes on 34 Posts
Originally Posted by Ken1997TL
No voicedialing either.

Apparently all of these complaints are going to be addressed through updates in the next few months.
cool... is that the google voice Ive heard about?

I had voice dial / command on my TP1, but it was pretty much worthless
Old 11-11-2009, 03:22 PM
  #271  
Be Strong AND Courageous!
iTrader: (1)
 
DarkSithCL's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Joshua 1:1-9
Age: 58
Posts: 9,305
Received 43 Likes on 34 Posts
Originally Posted by vas25tl
skinless and caseless.
Krum!!!

Does anyone know if the touch stone charger will work thru a skin? I want to skin the phone, but I want the stone too...
Old 11-11-2009, 03:22 PM
  #272  
Suzuka Master
 
Dr. Colorado's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: The 808
Posts: 6,771
Received 113 Likes on 78 Posts
Originally Posted by vas25tl
skinless and caseless.
Seidio FTMFW
Old 11-11-2009, 04:19 PM
  #273  
Be Strong AND Courageous!
iTrader: (1)
 
DarkSithCL's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Joshua 1:1-9
Age: 58
Posts: 9,305
Received 43 Likes on 34 Posts
Originally Posted by surfer rick
Seidio FTMFW
I am gonna check this out Brotha Rick... does it add much weight and can you get it it in and out of your scrub pockets easily?... thats where mine lives mostly... I hardly ever wear my white coat... thanks!
Old 11-14-2009, 01:35 AM
  #274  
Senior Moderator
 
Ken1997TL's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Better Neighborhood, Arizona
Posts: 45,640
Received 2,329 Likes on 1,309 Posts
Update 1.3.1 is available
Old 11-14-2009, 11:47 AM
  #275  
Your Garage
iTrader: (22)
 
DC3328's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2007
Location: S. FL.
Age: 36
Posts: 4,085
Received 6 Likes on 6 Posts


# You can select a unique ringtone for new message alerts: Open Messaging > application menu > Preferences & Accounts > Sound > Ringtone.

# You can forward a text or multimedia message by tapping the message > Forward.

# You can copy the text of a text or multimedia message by tapping the message > Copy Text.
Old 11-14-2009, 12:44 PM
  #276  
Team Owner
iTrader: (15)
 
Flipster23's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2008
Posts: 35,747
Received 2,334 Likes on 1,962 Posts
FINALLY!!!!!!!

I need to get that update... wait I forgot do they send it to me or do I have to go online and get it??
Old 11-14-2009, 12:45 PM
  #277  
Your Garage
iTrader: (22)
 
DC3328's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2007
Location: S. FL.
Age: 36
Posts: 4,085
Received 6 Likes on 6 Posts
go to "Updates" on your phone.. lol
Old 11-14-2009, 12:47 PM
  #278  
Team Owner
iTrader: (15)
 
Flipster23's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2008
Posts: 35,747
Received 2,334 Likes on 1,962 Posts
O yea thats right hahaha...

thanks
Old 11-15-2009, 08:57 AM
  #279  
Acura drove me away too..
iTrader: (2)
 
BlueAc's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Philly
Age: 42
Posts: 1,771
Received 107 Likes on 66 Posts
Originally Posted by DC3328


# You can select a unique ringtone for new message alerts: Open Messaging > application menu > Preferences & Accounts > Sound > Ringtone.

# You can forward a text or multimedia message by tapping the message > Forward.

# You can copy the text of a text or multimedia message by tapping the message > Copy Text.
Well its about time we received these "standard" features...

No where's my visual voicemail!!!
Old 11-15-2009, 06:53 PM
  #280  
Be Strong AND Courageous!
iTrader: (1)
 
DarkSithCL's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Joshua 1:1-9
Age: 58
Posts: 9,305
Received 43 Likes on 34 Posts
Originally Posted by BlueAc
Well its about time we received these "standard" features...

No where's my visual voicemail!!!
check precentral.net .... I think someone over there said they had a version of it working, but there were some misspelled words, like people's names ... dont know any details ...sorry!


Quick Reply: Thought about the new Palm pre?



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 11:59 PM.