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    webOS 1.3.1 Available Now

    Remainders - Stuff We Didn't Post (and Why)

    Dear Palm Treo 650 With Android: You Are Inspiring

    Why Aren't More People Talking About the Palm Pixi?

    Palm's Pixi Up Close: A Gallery

    Walmart Hacks the Palm Pixi's Price Down to Size: $30 at Launch

    DIY Palm TouchStone Car Mount: Death to All Cables

    Creepiness Strangely Absent From New Palm Pixi Commercial

    Palm Gives Pre Developers a Stupid-Simple Tool to Make Stupid-Simple Apps

    Remainders - Stuff We Didn't Post (and Why)
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    Image of Lizard_King Lizard_King
    02:46 PM

    In reply to webOS 1.3.1 Available Now
    Hey Palm... is it asking too much to have a customizable incoming message sound? Between my wife's Pre and my coworkers' I'm going a bit nuts, checking my phone everytime someone else gets a message.

    Yeah, I could install Palmware, but really? 5 months in, a phone in 2009, no customizable sounds for notifications?!?!

    Only real complaint. #webos
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    Image of adambco adambco
    03:04 PM

    @Lizard_King: They did add support for that in this update, for the messaging app.

    You can select a unique ringtone for new message alerts: Open Messaging application menu Preferences & Accounts Sound Ringtone. #webos
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    Image of Lizard_King Lizard_King
    03:20 PM

    @adambco: SWEET. See, bitching does work! #webos
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    Image of dingus dingus
    11/13/09

    In reply to Dear Palm Treo 650 With Android: You Are Inspiring
    Some guys got Linux with OPIE running on the 650 long ago, which I'm guessing paved the way for this. Nobody cared because OPIE sucks. #androidtreo650
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    Image of spannu spannu
    11/12/09

    In reply to Why Aren't More People Talking About the Palm Pixi?
    In what way is Gizmodo "all over" the Pixi? Just search the site itself:

    Palm Pixi = 7 posts
    Droid Eris = 7 posts
    Droid = 20+ posts

    Besides, the biggest audience of consumers (i.e., people who just want a cheap new phone) don't care what the Internet thinks anyway; they'll just buy whatever's on sale at Best Buy or Walmart. #data
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    Image of Jacubious Jacubious
    11/12/09

    In reply to Why Aren't More People Talking About the Palm Pixi?
    It isn't eye candy.

    If you take a look at the Droid, Hero, Pre, HD2, they are all very sexy phones. While the Eris is pretty bland, you have more screen to jazz the phone up. With the Pixi, it just looks like a Pre that hit a midlife crisis and started to get bigger in all the wrong places.

    I would definitely blame the Eris search popularity on the Droid bit though.
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    Image of Jrsy Devil's Advocate® Jrsy Devil's Advocate®
    11/12/09

    In reply to Why Aren't More People Talking About the Palm Pixi?
    ZZZzzzzzz.... what? #data
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    Image of Kaiser-Machead Kaiser-Machead
    11/12/09

    In reply to Why Aren't More People Talking About the Palm Pixi?
    Palm coulda been a contenda, but it didn't make quite an impact the first go, made your girly hands recoil in pain with its ginsu-knife edge, the iPhone continued to be more popular, Android started to matter more, and the on/off again crazy-stalker-boyfriend/girlfriend relationship with iTunes made it a little bit of a joke. It doesn't really do anything particularly special, it looks like Farnsworth's pressure pill, and its mama dresses it funny. The Pixi is like the last American Idol winner. What's his/her name again? Who gives a rat's gonads.
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    Image of ceilingFANBOY ceilingFANBOY
    11/12/09

    In reply to Why Aren't More People Talking About the Palm Pixi?
    Wow, using the trend charts to determine which tech is more popular reminds me of the blu-ray vs. hd-dvd days. Only difference is that you actually acknowledge that some people can't spell (or spell correctly causing "blue-ray" to not show up on the charts) #data
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    Image of TheSonOfKrypton TheSonOfKrypton
    11/12/09

    In reply to Why Aren't More People Talking About the Palm Pixi?
    Because the internet is well aware of the truth: Palm, and every device they make from here on out, is doomed.

    They could make a phone with an embedded fleshlight wide enough around to take me without a problem and I still wouldn't give a flying fuck. #data
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    Image of Kris Aubuchon Kris Aubuchon
    11/12/09

    @TheSonOfKrypton: I don't know, I'd be pretty interested if Palm made the world's most narrow phone. #data
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    Image of Thee Sea Thee Sea
    11/12/09

    @Kris Aubuchon: OHHHHHH SNAP #data
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    Image of TheSonOfKrypton TheSonOfKrypton
    11/12/09

    @Kris Aubuchon: HHAHAHAHAHAHAH. And you're supposed to be a guy? "Kris". Yea. A gay guy then. Got ya. Hey, I'm okay with that! No hate!

    You've obviously never had a black guy ram you up the pie hole Kris. Your day will come. Say goodbye to your bowel movement problems! #data
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    Image of Kris Aubuchon Kris Aubuchon
    11/12/09

    @TheSonOfKrypton: Hey, I'm secure enough to take a joke without resorting to passing off some people's sexuality as an insult. ;) #data
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    Image of TheSonOfKrypton TheSonOfKrypton
    11/12/09

    @Kris Aubuchon: Thats..........good? Golf clap? #data
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    Image of drocha184 drocha184
    11/12/09

    @TheSonOfKrypton: This thread got real weird, real fast. #data
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    Image of freakout freakout
    11/13/09

    @TheSonOfKrypton: The Internet has been well aware of that "truth" since, oh, 2004. People have been proclaiming "Palm is dead" FOREVER.

    Lo and behold, Palm is still here. Funny that... you'd almost think the Internet was full of armchair CEOs pulling predictions outta their ass with no real clue...
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    Edited by freakout at 11/13/09 1:04 AM freakout was starred freakout was unstarred
    Image of MrBlahBlah MrBlahBlah
    11/12/09

    In reply to Palm's Pixi Up Close: A Gallery
    Easy with the low DOF, Matt. #pixi
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    Image of matt buchanan matt buchanan
    11/12/09

    @MrBlahBlah: Our image system makes it look worse than it actually is. Also, no light, needed a wide aperture. #pixi
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    Image of negated: has star powah negated: has star powah
    11/12/09

    In reply to Walmart Hacks the Palm Pixi's Price Down to Size: $30 at Launch
    Pixi or Eris?
    Pixi or Eris?
    Pixi or Eris?
    Pixi or Eris?
    Pixi or Eris?
    *POW* head explodes #palmpixiprice
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    Image of Eulatos Eulatos
    11/12/09

    @negated: has star powah: If you really like being frustrated and annoyed go with a webOS phone! #palmpixiprice
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    Image of FigNinja FigNinja
    11/12/09

    @negated: has star powah: Sprint has the cheaper plans so if you don't have another reason to go Verizon, Pixi or Hero (or Pre) might be a better question. #palmpixiprice
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    Image of FigNinja FigNinja
    11/12/09

    @Eulatos: I've been hearing good things about the usability of the Pre for the most part. I haven't used one myself so I can't say. What don't you like about it? #palmpixiprice
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    Image of Eulatos Eulatos
    11/12/09

    @FigNinja: My business partner has one cause he didnt want to pay the ETF on 4 accounts to leave sprint. Its OK but there is a good amount of lag if you have more than 1 card open, especially the messaging app. Alot of waiting for cards to populate with data etc. While he can technically multi task, i can open an app and close it and reopen another faster on my 3gs than he can switch to different cards that are actually doing something and wait for them to finish lagging out.

    Also i personally do not like hardware keyboards on devices with accelerometers, the reason being is if you are looking at something in landscape mode on the pre you have to turn it back around to input data, with the opposite on the Droid, i like having control over what and how im seeing it and not having to fight it.

    Just my opinion though. #palmpixiprice
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    11/12/09

    @FigNinja: I love it! Does need more software-hardware optimization but as far as usability goes, s' a breeze. the amount of applications you can run at any given time is more based on the resources of a particular app. Sadly, music+messaging+info heavy web pushes into not-so-sweet territory. Otherwise, I love the thing. Sadsadsad that it's not getting more support. #palmpixiprice
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    Image of adambco adambco
    11/12/09

    @Eulatos: The pre should really have an on screen keyboard, it's kind of ludicrous that it doesn't.. I keep hoping that they'll add one in a SW update.. . #palmpixiprice
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    11/12/09

    @FigNinja: Aside from how much I like it, if you need a fone NOW and are going w/Sprint then Go with the Hero.Much more futureproof that way. #palmpixiprice
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    Image of Twisthem488 Twisthem488
    11/12/09

    @Eulatos: Sorry, but your first comment regarding switching applications is a joke. The cards dont need to repopulate once they are open. It literally takes a second to switch applications. In fact, there is a gesture for it (swiping left to right, or right to left, on the bottom of the phone) that makes it even quicker. Unless you have a useless amount of cards open (8 or more) you shouldn't experience any lag with it. Even with youtube, sprint navigation, videos, and the messaging app, right here and right now, i can switch apps in less than a second.
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    Image of John Herrman John Herrman
    11/12/09

    @negated: has star powah: I'd say the Pre vs the Eris is a better question, since they're the same price for now. Basically, Pre if you want something classy, simple and powerful (or you want a keyboard) and Eris if you're of a slightly nerdier bent (more apps, more customization, etc) #palmpixiprice
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    Image of Jack_Burton Jack_Burton
    11/12/09

    @Eulatos: That "lag" greatly depends on the specific app - some check for updates or start a network session (wifi or EVDO) on start, some are bloated with too many add-on graphics, some have to open large databases. For most things, they are quite comparable in speed of UI response.

    Homebrew apps/patches provide a virtual keyboard in either mode, and will likely make it to an new WebOS release. #palmpixiprice
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    Image of Chimaera Chimaera
    11/12/09

    In reply to DIY Palm TouchStone Car Mount: Death to All Cables
    I can't imagine that the magnet in the Touchstone is strong enough to hold onto the Pre when going over bumps, potholes, etc. Pre owners, what say you? I'd hate to have my phone fall off and be underfoot or underpedal. #palmtouchstonecarmount
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    Image of jhong42 jhong42
    11/12/09

    @Chimaera: Actually, works fine for me. The only time it ever falls off is if my hand accidentally knocks it off. But it has taken the abuse of my crazy driving! To be honest, it's the ONLY reason I haven't bothered thinking about getting another phone. Voice turn by turn GPS with Pandora with a wireless charging setup is bliss, IMHO.
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    Chimaera promoted this comment jhong42 was starred jhong42 was unstarred
    Image of Prolab Prolab
    11/12/09

    @Chimaera: Exactly.

    Its a good idea, but bumps, potholes aint a good idea with this thing magnetically latch to that touchstone. #palmtouchstonecarmount
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    Image of ospreyguy ospreyguy
    11/12/09

    @Chimaera: Touchstone is a lot stronger than you'd imagine. I know a couple of people on the precentral forums that use this set up. #palmtouchstonecarmount
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    Image of Yinzers Are People Too Yinzers Are People Too
    11/12/09

    @Chimaera: You'd have to hit a seriously rough patch of road to shake the Pre off of the touchstone. Those magnets are not at all weak. #palmtouchstonecarmount
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    Image of beamin445 beamin445
    11/12/09

    @Chimaera: i can't vouch for this method, but i use it mounted horizontally. hasn't fallen yet. #palmtouchstonecarmount
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    Image of NyC88Rican NyC88Rican
    11/12/09

    @Chimaera: I have a pre and, although I cannot say I have the touchstone in my car. I have tried using it horizontally and vertically on my wall and it works wonders. It really does take some force that a bump or sharp turn can't really produce. Picking it up is easy because you are actually grabbing the phone but sliding off from a turn or bump would have to be reeeeeally rough in order for that to happen. #palmtouchstonecarmount
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    Image of Fractal the Meek Fractal the Meek
    11/12/09

    In reply to DIY Palm TouchStone Car Mount: Death to All Cables
    Soon to make my jump to webOS. Wonder if modders out there might comment on how well those magnets hold up to bumps in the road?

    This guy's mounted at a steeper angle than most. Can't imagine it holds well. #palmtouchstonecarmount
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    Image of pixelpushing pixelpushing
    11/12/09

    @Fractal the Meek: He discusses it in the article, says it's fine. #palmtouchstonecarmount
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    Image of raebis raebis
    11/12/09

    @Fractal the Meek: i've taken the touchstone with the phone on it and shaken it around (above my bed, of course) and it does take quite the force to knock it off.

    i think he'll be fine for going around corners and whatnot, but as for bumps... well maybe the angle of the touchstone will take the force of any bumps rather than the phone sliding off. #palmtouchstonecarmount
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    Image of Fractal the Meek Fractal the Meek
    11/12/09

    @raebis: Then I'm thinking this coupled with bluetooth into the stereo = ultimate car kit. #palmtouchstonecarmount
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    Image of Evangelion Evangelion
    11/12/09

    In reply to DIY Palm TouchStone Car Mount: Death to All Cables
    Thats badass. Why didn't Palm think of this before?! #palmtouchstonecarmount
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    Image of Fractal the Meek Fractal the Meek
    11/12/09

    In reply to Creepiness Strangely Absent From New Palm Pixi Commercial
    Video NSFW. Ahh, I do so love singing pixies.
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    Image of seapathac seapathac
    11/12/09

    @Fractal the Meek: If I didn't think all my internet rep would cease to exist I'd admit to liking that song. #palmpixicommercial
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    Image of Fractal the Meek Fractal the Meek
    11/12/09

    @seapathac: Fie on internet rep. I also have Do You Wanna Date My Avatar? on my 2 GB Sansa Clip. Adding Sleepyhead now for being in an epic gadget commercial. #palmpixicommercial
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    Image of seapathac seapathac
    11/12/09

    @Fractal the Meek: Funny I just wanted Do You Want To Date My Avatar right after this. #palmpixicommercial
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    Image of frigg frigg
    11/11/09

    In reply to Creepiness Strangely Absent From New Palm Pixi Commercial
    Poor Palm. They're still getting it wrong. Those gleefully singing chipmunks make my ears bleed. #palmpixicommercial
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