Palm Pre: Still Want An iPhone?

We have to admit that the iPhone, in spite of all the hype surrounding it, has some flaws. It is one cool gadget but it is far from perfect. Still, most everyone wants one, right?

Think again…with the introduction of the Palm Pre into the picture, the playing field might be changing ever so slightly. Palm was one of the big players which had a major announcement during the recently concluded Consumer Electronics Show (CES) and boy, was their announcement big! The Palm Pre is not your usual run-of-the-mill PDA. And despite the fact that Palm has broken some hearts in the past, it seems that the Pre is set to make a strong impact in the market this time.

So what makes the Pre special? There are so many little details that will make gadget lovers all over the world drool in anticipation but perhaps the best things about the Pre are the user interface and the operating system. One highlight is the Deck of Cards feature, which allows users to switch between applications without having to close a single one – much like what you normally do on your PC using Windows. Another feature, dubbed Synergy, allows users to integrate ALL contacts in one single place. This makes things so much simpler!

How about the physical design? The touch screen is 3.1 inches and has half-VGA resolution – that’s 320 x 480. It has a full QWERTY keyboard, which slides out from the underside, which has ample space in between buttons, making it very easy to use.

There is so much more about the Pre that would make you think twice about wanting an iPhone! And if you’re from the UK, you just might be able to get your hands on one later on this year. For now, let’s see how it fares in the US market.

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