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    webOS 1.3.1 Available Now

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    DIY Palm TouchStone Car Mount: Death to All Cables

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

    Behold, the Unkillable Palm Pre

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    Image of Lizard_King Lizard_King
    11/14/09

    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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    11/14/09

    @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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    11/14/09

    @adambco: SWEET. See, bitching does work! #webos
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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    FigNinja promoted this comment adambco was starred adambco was unstarred
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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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    11/05/09

    In reply to Remainders - Stuff We Didn't Post (and Why)
    If you punch that kid in the stomach does the top bar decrease?

    Really though, I had no idea what those were supposed to be until you told me. #gizmodoremainders
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    11/04/09

    In reply to Remainders - Stuff We Didn't Post (and Why)
    Palm's stock dropped by 40 percent in just two weeks. #gizmodoremainders
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    Image of Cogito Ergo Bibo Cogito Ergo Bibo
    10/27/09

    In reply to Behold, the Unkillable Palm Pre
    Well, we were warned. I dare anyone to expect anything less than a zombie phone after all those commercials with the creepy blond chick. #palmpre
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    10/27/09

    In reply to Behold, the Unkillable Palm Pre
    Rule 4: Double tap. #palmpre
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    10/22/09

    In reply to Lala iPhone App And Its 10-Cent Songs Might Be Reality By Year End
    Great name for such service! So simple and obvious... How come no one thought about it before? Just Lala! Someone is going to put down iTunes very soon! #lalaiphoneapp
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    10/22/09

    @suland: Not anybody with an iPhone. You don't seriously believe this app stands a hope in hell of getting approved, do you? #lalaiphoneapp
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    Image of whatne1wuddo whatne1wuddo
    10/22/09

    In reply to Lala iPhone App And Its 10-Cent Songs Might Be Reality By Year End
    how does Gizmodo not have a LaLa tag? #lalaiphoneapp
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    Image of Rosa Golijan Rosa Golijan
    10/22/09

    @whatne1wuddo: Because I forgot to add it. Added. :) #lalaiphoneapp
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    10/17/09

    In reply to Verizon Officially Confirms They Will Have the Palm Pre “Early Next Year”
    Had the tweet said iPhone, I would actually care. #palmpre
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    Image of Whitson Gordon Whitson Gordon
    10/17/09

    In reply to Verizon Officially Confirms They Will Have the Palm Pre “Early Next Year”
    Not only that, but they're actually embracing "open." They're finally not a pain in the ass anymore. #palmpre
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    10/17/09

    @Whitson Gordon: As much as I love Verizon I will believe the whole "embracing open" when I see it. I would love an android phone but my fear is they will put the usual verizon lockdown on it with their features. #palmpre
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    10/18/09

    @Tawnie is NJ bound: I understand your reluctance, but Tmacfan is right - they've done an okay (not perfect, but okay) job with their recent smartphones. And they have officially come out and said that they are done with that; that this will be a Google Experience device, Google Voice and all, and that they really want to embrace "open." #palmpre
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    10/17/09

    In reply to Verizon Officially Confirms They Will Have the Palm Pre “Early Next Year”

    Great, the world's coming to an end. #palmpre
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    Image of boot shrew boot shrew
    10/17/09

    In reply to Verizon Officially Confirms They Will Have the Palm Pre “Early Next Year”
    Am I the only one who thinks that it's sad that Verizon tweeted news? #palmpre
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    Sticks Calhoun promoted this comment boot shrew was starred boot shrew was unstarred
    Image of Sticks Calhoun Sticks Calhoun
    10/17/09

    @boot shrew: At first I agreed with you. Then I thought about it a bit more. Who is following Verizon on Twitter? Gadget blogs and tech sites. What's the news? The Pre is coming to Verizon next year. How much more does anyone need to know? Very little. It's a decent, fast way to get info out there. They probably released something on normal channels like PRNewsWire as well, but it'd be easier and faster for bloggers to spot it on Twitter. #palmpre
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    10/17/09

    @boot shrew: I don't know, there is a big market for using Twitter to refute baseless rumors and make us all feel like soft brown stuff.

    I am an old man, so I have yet to figure out the business model for creating a system for sending short packets of text. Though, I never understood the stock price of all of those tech companies in 1999, either. #palmpre
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    10/17/09

    @Monty: I see what you did there... #palmpre
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