Palm Pre Plus Phone (AT&T)

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 2.4 x 4 x 0.7 inches ; 5 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B003LPV1PO
• Item model number: Palm Pre Plus
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #97,777 in Cell Phones & Accessories (See Top 100 in Cell Phones & Accessories)

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Running on the Palm webOS mobile platform, the 3G-enabled Palm Pre Plus for AT&T brings together all of your important information from where it resides--on your phone, at your workplace, at home, or on the Web--into a single mobile device. In addition to high-speed connectivity on AT&T's lightning quick HSPDA 3G network, the phone's memory has been doubled to 16 GB. Additionally, with AT&T's 3G network, you can make a call while simultaneously receiving picture/text messages and e-mail or viewing Web pages.

The Palm Pre Plus features the Palm webOS platform, 16 GB memory, vibrantly colorful touchscreen-enabled display, and slide-out full QWERTY keyboard.

The phone's slide-out full QWERTY keyboard puts it all at your fingertips, and the multi-touch screen lets you move back and forth between open applications using natural gestures. With Palm webOS, you can keep multiple activities open and move easily between them--like flipping through a deck of cards, using natural gestures. This allows for easy movement between messaging and e-mail or searching the Web while listening to music, and items are rearranged simply by dragging them.

Palm's webOS interface brings together the most important information from your phone, at work or on the Web, into one logical view. In addition to linking information from Google, Facebook, Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync and LinkedIn, Palm Pre Plus adds Yahoo! integration to Palm Synergy.

This GPS-enabled phone can access the AT&T Navigator service for turn-by-turn directions. In addition to accessing home and business networks with its Wi-Fi capabilities (802.11b/g), the Palm Pre Plus will also receive AT&T Wi-Fi access at U.S. hotspots (with more than 20,000 U.S. hotspots) included as part of an unlimited data plan. Other features include a 3-megapixel camera/camcorder, digital audio player, Bluetooth connectivity for hands-free devices and stereo music streaming, access to personal and corporate e-mail, and up to 5 hours of talk time.

Key Features

• Fast 3G connectivity via AT&T's HSDPA/UMTS network (850/1900 MHz bands; 3.6/7.2 Mbps speeds with network availability).
• GPS navigation capabilities via AT&T Navigator service includes audible turn-by-turn directions, real-time traffic updates and re-routing options.
• Wi-Fi networking (802.11b/g) for accessing home and corporate networks as well as hotspots while on the go. Connect for free using one of the over 20,000 AT&T Wi-Fi hotspots nationwide.
• 16 GB internal memory (non-expandable) with the ability to work as a USB drive when plugged into a PC. You can simply drag and drop your PC media and documents onto the device.
• Palm's webOS platform lets you manage multiple applications at a time, unlike any other mobile platform today. It lets you keep multiple activities open and instantly flip from one to another using card view.
  • Linked contacts: With Palm Synergy, you maintain a single view by linking your contacts from a variety of sources, so accessing them is easier than ever. For example, if you have the same contact listed in your Outlook, Google and Facebook accounts, Synergy recognizes that they're the same person and links the information together, presenting it to you as one listing.
  • Layered calendars: Palm Synergy lets you see your calendars can be seen on their own or layered together in a single view--combining work, family, friends, sports teams, or other interests. You can toggle to look at one calendar at a time, or see them all at a glance.
  • Combined messaging: See all your conversations with the same person in a chat-style view, even if it started in IM and you want to reply with a text message. You can also see who's active in a buddy list right from contacts, and start a new conversation with just one touch.
  • Combined e-mail: Check your Outlook e-mail with Microsoft Direct Push Technology and HTML support. Get wireless e-mail access to popular commercial POP3 and IMAP accounts like AOL, Gmail, and Yahoo! All your e-mail accounts can be viewed together, or separately from one simple application. Synergy even lets you see IM presence directly from an e-mail.
• Choose from over 2000 apps like Facebook, Yelp, LinkedIn, Pandora, NFL SuperFan, and The New York Times as well as immersive 3D games from Palm application catalog.
• Instant messaging for Google Talk and AOL
• Document viewer compatible with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and PDF documents
• Universal search: Simply start typing to begin searching your contacts, applications, Google, Google Maps, Wikipedia and Twitter. Universal search narrows down the possible results as you type, so it's easier to find what you need.
• Unobtrusive notifications: When important things come up or new updates arrive, you'll receive notifications at the bottom of your screen. You will know what is going on without being completely interrupted or losing your train of thought.
• 3.1-inch multi-touch screen with a vibrant 24-bit color, 320x480 resolution HVGA display
• Accelerometer and proximity sensor: An accelerometer automatically orients Web pages and photos to your perspective so you can view them in landscape or portrait mode. Watch videos in landscape mode as well. The proximity sensor automatically disables the touch screen and turns off the display whenever you put the phone up to your ear.
• Slide-out QWERTY keyboard for fast messaging
• 3-megapixel camera with LED flash, extended depth of field, and geotagging.
• Bluetooth connectivity (version 2.1) includes profiles for communication headset, hands-free car kits, and the A2DP Bluetooth profile--enabling you to wirelessly stream your music to a pair of compatible Bluetooth stereo headphones or speaker dock.
• Incredibly fast Web browser brings you full Web sites the way they were meant to be seen
• Voice dialing capabilities
• Organizer tools including calendar, notes, voice memo, tasks, calculator
• Ringer switch easily silences the device with one touch
• Browse the App Catalog from your phone and download apps right over the air. Choose from a variety of titles designed for Palm webOS, many of which work together with other apps on the phone. Find apps like OpenTable, Yelp, or WHERE, just to name a few... and new ones are being added all the time.
• Palm Services automatically backs up your phone so you have a copy of your important data. You can also remotely erase your data if your phone is lost or stolen. And you get software updates that make it easy to stay up to date with the latest enhancements.
• 3.5mm headset jack

Vital Statistics
The Palm Pre Plus weighs 4.89 ounces and measures 2.35 x 3.95 x 0.67 inches. Its 1150 mAh lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 5 hours of talk time, and up to 350 hours (14.5 days) of standby time. It runs on the 850/900/1800/1900 MHz GSM/GPRS/EDGE frequencies as well as AT&T's dual-band 3G network (850/1900 MHz; HSDPA/UMTS).

What's in the Box
Palm Pre Plus handset, rechargeable battery, charger, inductive back (for use with optional Touchstone charging dock), USB cable, stereo headphones, self-cleaning pouch, quick start guide, user manual

AT&T Services

High-speed data connectivity via AT&T's 3G mobile broadband data network: The dual-band 850/1900 MHz 3G network provides up to 3.6/7.2 Mbps of download speed, making it possible to enjoy a variety of feature-rich wireless multimedia services, and it gives you the advantage of offering simultaneous voice and data services. In areas where the 3G network is not available, you'll continue to receive service on the AT&T EDGE network, which offers availability in more than 13,000 US cities and along some 40,000 miles of major highways. Providing average data speeds between 75-135Kbps, it's fast enough to support a wide range of advanced data services, including full picture and video messaging, high-speed color Internet access, and email on the go.

The full-featured, premium AT&T Navigator GPS navigation application includes audible turn-by-turn directions, real-time traffic updates and re-routing options, and 3D moving maps (additional charges applicable). AT&T Navigator offers several other features to make your commute more enjoyable and reliable, including mobile access to Yellowpages.com. Additionally, AT&T Navigator is the only mobile phone-based GPS service that provides integrated speech recognition for address entry and points of interest search.

AT&T Address Book service: With the free AT&T Address Book service, you can sync your contacts to an online address book, enabling you to access and manage your mobile contacts from your handset--or your PC. From the online interface, you can import contacts from other Web-based address books, such as personal e-mail accounts, as well as send text messages to your contacts' mobile numbers.

Product Description

This mobile phone features a touch-screen display and a full QWERTY keyboard for easy typing and navigation of features. The built-in digital camera allows you to capture special still shots while you're on the go. Early Termination Fee $325

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

23 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The specs in this listing are completely wrong, May 18, 2010

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Tim Hoag - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Palm Pre Plus Phone (AT&T) (Wireless Phone Accessory)

It is unfortunate that Amazon doesn't list the specs for this phone. The good news is that the specs are the same as the Verizon Pre Plus.

FYI, the Palm Pre Plus is a fantastic phone. Don't be scared off by the lack of specs listed here...

This is the most innovative, powerful, and easy to use smartphone on the market.

The wireless touchstone charger is amazing, and AT&T includes it with the phone. That's worth $40-$50 to buy it separate.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best for multitasking and notifications!, July 1, 2010

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Go Palm - See all my reviews

This review is from: Palm Pre Plus Phone (AT&T) (Wireless Phone Accessory)

I ordered this phone via Amazon Wireless as an upgrade from my Palm Centro and the shipment was prompt. My husband has the new iPhone 4 but is envious about the ease in which multitasking can be done on this phone. The notifications are top notch and Palm did a great job. The screen, the keyboard, the OS, and call quality all make this smartphone one of the best out there. Sadly, Palm isn't marketing this phone enough. I would highly recommend this phone after using it for over 4 weeks.

12 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Best OS with OK hardware and not-so-great battery, May 22, 2010

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D. Malone (San Antonio, TX) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Palm Pre Plus Phone (AT&T) (Wireless Phone Accessory)

Because there aren't really any true "reviews" on this product on amazon, thought I'd just take a shake at it. It's my first review with my first smartphone, so don't expect anything spectacular to come from this. ;) Rather than rehash over the same features that have been carried over from the Pre Plus over on Verizon, instead I'll just go over simple features such as build quality, battery life, and some of the AT&T exclusives.

Build Quality: 9/10

The build quality of the AT&T phone is pretty decent as far as a slider can be. The one I bought bought opened and closed with an obvious snap. While closed there was absolutely no wiggling when applying pressure to either side of the phone. I'm happy to say that this doesn't change much when it's open, except for maybe a 1mm give that nobody but the most absolute perfectionist would notice.

Another thing I noticed different on the AT&T Pre Plus is the keyboard feels better spaced than the Verizon version, and the buttons give more of a "clicky" feel. They feel the exact same, but when typing it's obviously smoother and more natural on the AT&T version.

Some of the differences between the AT&T and the Verizon version might simply be there because I could have gotten a very decent quality phone my first try. And the Verizon version I was comparing it to was a display one at a store. Other people claim to have a lot of trouble in many aspects with Palm products, so I may just be very lucky. Don't take everything I say here as fact when deciding, "Is this the phone for me?"

Battery Life: 6/10

Battery life is, unfortunately, pretty terrible. I've done all the tips and tricks given at [...] and this has added possibly an extra hour of life to the phone, but even then it still lags behind much competition. I get an average of 5 hours hard use, and 10 hours medium use. For most people this probably wouldn't be the best outcome for them.

That said, I can't really compare this version of the phone to its Verizon counterpart. The life may be better because of build quality, or possibly worse because of the version of Web OS on it. All I can say is that carrying an extra battery is definitely a good idea no matter what.

AT&T Features: 8/10

The only truly new thing on the AT&T version of the phone is the AT&T navigator. For the first 30 days it's free, but afterward you must pay (I think it's $9.99). The phone as a GPS worked well, but didn't really wow me or anything. I think that if AT&T offered the navigator free rather than just a 30 day trial, it would've really made this phone compete against the Verizon one in terms of carrier specific features.

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Lastly I'll go ahead and say the price is, of course, worse right now on AT&T than on Verizon. On Amazon it's currently $[...] for the AT&T version, which is the same as Verizon if buying from the carrier's site. Unfortunately the Verizon version is only $.01 on Amazon with contract. So far the only thing that AT&T has on Verizon is the unlocked version, which is $[...] vs $549. If you want unlocked, then AT&T is the way to go. Especially because it uses GSM.

So which phone do I think it's best to go with? If pricing and features are your thing, then Verizon is best because of Amazon's $.01 deal and the free Mobile Hotspot is the best.

In terms of quality I'd say AT&T comes barely on top. Either way it's really hard to choose and ultimately it'll come to which carrier you prefer. They are both the same phone after all! :D