The Palm Pre comes with smart phone technology built-in

The Palm Pre is in many ways a similar offering to a PDA. It incorporates many of the features that would normally be found in a Palm PDA. From its touch screen technology through to its CPU and operating system, this simplistic handset offers a useful work tool that can be utilised everyday. To complement its impressive functionality the handset is also aesthetically pleasing to the eye and comfortable to use.



The handset comes with 8 GB of internal memory as well as internet access which is provided through its HSDPA connection. In addition class 10 GPRS and EDGE are also included within the phone as well as Wi Fi, blue tooth and micro USB. The Bluetooth connection is for headset support only. Wi Fi capabilities provide the means to access widely available hotspots for cost effective web browsing.


The unit is compact in size being only 100 mm x 59 mm wide and only 60 mm thick, it comes with a 3.1 inch TFT display screen which is touch screen. Images displayed on this display screen are extremely colourful due to the screens ability to display up to 16 million colours. An accelerometer sensor automatically rotates imagery dependent upon the orientation of the phone. In addition a full QWERTY keyboard is provided that simply slides out from behind the front face and offers simple and user-friendly data and text entry.


The Palm Pre utilises the Palm web operating system as well as an Arm Cortex A8 600 MHz central processing unit. In addition the handset has PowerVR SGX graphics capabilities, which complements its ability to display a huge number of colours perfectly.


The phone provides ring and vibration alert types as well as a speakerphone and 3.5 mm audio jack. To further personalise the handset, polyphonic and MP3 ringtones can be downloaded. The phone book element of the phone provides photo call capabilities, whereby an individual image can be tagged to a specific contact number, which means the image is displayed when the individual rings.


The Palm Pre also comes with a 3.15 mega pixel camera which has enhanced fixed focus and an LED flash as standard, a voice memo facility is also included which is a useful addition. The handset is available in black and also comes with a variety of games and satellite navigation. This comprehensive handset offers a wide variety of functionality encased within a compact and comfortable to use mobile phone.


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