Palm Pre Owners Step This Way

[mk23666]

I think at some point they will have an on screen keyboard. Why?

1) Because there are actually people that want it.

2) The keyboard on the Pre is only meant to be used in portrait. so if you want to surf the internet or say use a spreadsheet in landscape, you have to keep reorienting the device when you want to enter text.

3) A virtual Keyboard it totally reconfigurable.

I think its good to have the option.

PS: Its a shame Palm didn't allow the keyboard to swing down so it would be under the screen for landscape usage. People would have lost their minds.

I hear they are offering different style phones using the new OS with other service providers. AT&T gets one that has the keyboard always exposed, while Verizon is supposed to get a landscape slider style keyboard.

 

[payday1]

ANYBODY try the homebrew joint yet... Also does it void your warranty Ie Jailbreak.. Im kinda on the fence bout installing it!

 

[Makkonnen]

If you irreparably damage your phone via rooting it- best to damage it- preferably via shortcircuit and get it replaced

You can't install homebrew apps via email after the 1.0.4 update - that includes pimpmysounds. There is an alternate method available here http://www.precentral.net/how-install-homebrew-apps-without-rooting-post-104-update

WebOS is linux based. People have LAMP running on it though i dont know why the fuck you'd want to do that

Some good Pre links

Pre
-Pre News + Forums
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http://www.everythingpre.com/

http://precentral.net/

http://prethinking.com/

List of Pre Apps and App News
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Blog
http://palm.preapplications.net/


Wallpapers
http://idesignpre.com/

 

[cli-terminator]

I see you waisted no time pimping out your Pre Mak. That wallpaper is fire!!!

 

[Makkonnen]

I see you waisted no time pimping out your Pre Mak. That wallpaper is fire!!!

man i went through that wallpaper site - i got tons of dope walls

have you checked out those skins? I need to order one and I need a case but im not sure what to get since I have the touchstone

 

[TimRock]

I want one. Fucking Verizon. I cant go back to sprint. Horrible service in my area.

 

[cli-terminator]

man i went through that wallpaper site - i got tons of dope walls

have you checked out those skins? I need to order one and I need a case but im not sure what to get since I have the touchstone

I just checked out that site & it does have a shit load of wallpaper. The Pre section alone has over 300 pages with wallpaper on it. I'm not even 1/3 of the way through that yet and already picked out 7 really nice wallpapers to use. I skipped a lot of potentials too that I may go back & save just for the hell of it.

Nah I haven't checked out the skins. I'm happy with my hardshell case & don't see myself buying the touchstone anytime soon.

 

[kewlphucker]

Id really like to see an on-screen keyboard. I hate to slide out the keyboard for a simple text reply or something like that. Also they need Voice dialing.

The only reason I want an on screen keyboard so I can type something in landscape mode

 

[Makkonnen]

I just checked out that site & it does have a shit load of wallpaper. The Pre section alone has over 300 pages with wallpaper on it. I'm not even 1/3 of the way through that yet and already picked out 7 really nice wallpapers to use. I skipped a lot of potentials too that I may go back & save just for the hell of it.

Nah I haven't checked out the skins. I'm happy with my hardshell case & don't see myself buying the touchstone anytime soon.

nah i mean the skins that you wet to apply to the face of the phone- to the actual touchscreen

 

[cli-terminator]

nah i mean the skins that you wet to apply to the face of the phone- to the actual touchscreen

Oh nah I havent looked at those. I'm still using the one that came with my phone. I just cut the tab off the top

 

[kewlphucker]

nah i mean the skins that you wet to apply to the face of the phone- to the actual touchscreen

I got a ghost armor but I didn't do a great job putting it on it look good and its clear but the edges started to peel back from putting in and out of the palm leather case that i brought.

 

[Ceenote]

Id really like to see an on-screen keyboard. I hate to slide out the keyboard for a simple text reply or something like that. Also they need Voice dialing.

yeah i agree i am use to things like that. well i dont use voice dialing but the on screen keyboard is big...

 

[bwb]

If the pre had a way to record video there is a good chance i might have tried it. Another issue was that I wish i could easily use some kind of external media to keep files on so that I could have a library of fight vids, or porn, and just plug in the media to watch them when I want.

The idea about letting the keyboard swing below is a great one.

I might go to the sprint store and check out the pre to see if I like how it feels.

 

[Makkonnen]

I got a ghost armor but I didn't do a great job putting it on it look good and its clear but the edges started to peel back from putting in and out of the palm leather case that i brought.

Phantom Skinz is the best and a lifetime warranty if u mess it up

http://www.everythingpre.com/forum/...s-bestskinsever-comparison-43-pics-21426.html

im gonna order it today
anyone hear about a case that fits and looks well with the touchstone cover?

 

[Makkonnen]

Oh nah I havent looked at those. I'm still using the one that came with my phone. I just cut the tab off the top

you laughin but i did the same thing

 

[ugk]

If the pre had a way to record video there is a good chance i might have tried it. Another issue was that I wish i could easily use some kind of external media to keep files on so that I could have a library of fight vids, or porn, and just plug in the media to watch them when I want.

The idea about letting the keyboard swing below is a great one.

I might go to the sprint store and check out the pre to see if I like how it feels.

Supposedly a camcorder is coming in a future update.

and maybe visual voicemail as well.

http://www.sprintusers.com/forum/showthread.php?t=190762

 

[cli-terminator]

you laughin but i did the same thing

It's working for me so far

 

[Makkonnen]

It's working for me so far

I want to try one of those skinz. When its done right you can't tell its on there. I saw a thread where people were talkin about droppin/scratchin/smashin their phones

 

[cli-terminator]

I want to try one of those skinz. When its done right you can't tell its on there. I saw a thread where people were talkin about droppin/scratchin/smashin their phones

Oh wow. I'll leave it to them to test out the durability of the skins all they want.

 

[cli-terminator]

According to a press release by the parent company of Kazaa, Brilliant Digital Entertainment is slated to bring user created HD Movie downloads to the Palm Pre.

"This exciting addition will allow for home videos and HD quality movies to be transferred for free. Members will be given the opportunity to share videos, HD movies, photos and documents freely and without restriction. The capacity to network within the community has been increased to meet the demands of users seeking a multifaceted approach for social networking. Kazaa now supports any phone that can connect to a PC. The Palm PRE was the first device to handle full feature Kazaa HD quality movies."

Source - http://www.prethinking.com/home/2009/7/7/kazaa-brings-hd-movies-downloads-to-palm-pre.html

 

[cli-terminator]

Apparently we're not the only board that loves having Iphone Vs Pre competition. Check out these glory stories of people & their triumphant moments against Iphone users lol
http://www.everythingpre.com/forum/palm-pre/positive-pre-moment-21676.html

 

[va2thadeath]

Id really like to see an on-screen keyboard. I hate to slide out the keyboard for a simple text reply or something like that. Also they need Voice dialing.

I agree. Very annoying

 

[va2thadeath]

Orange button + sym + p is a screen capture. press all three and then find the captures in photos...

good lookin on the tip cuz. this thread could be a beast

 

[evolution81]

i love it so far..but some minor issues...phone shuts off for no reason sometimes..battery life is horrible...and the agps does not work if you have no signal...also the lack of palm store apps...but other then that its pretty cool...most of these can be solved via programming...but one positive thing is the home brew apps are coming out like crazy..very easy to program for the phone...precentral.net is the shit also for things about the pre

 

[cli-terminator]

i love it so far..but some minor issues...phone shuts off for no reason sometimes..battery life is horrible...and the agps does not work if you have no signal...also the lack of palm store apps...but other then that its pretty cool...most of these can be solved via programming...but one positive thing is the home brew apps are coming out like crazy..very easy to program for the phone...precentral.net is the shit also for things about the pre

Is it shutting off completely or just going into power save mode? I set mine up to do that after 3 minutes but by default it does so after a minute.

I've yet to try loading any of the apps in an area where I have no signal but then again I live in NYC so it'll be hard for me to find those kind of areas at the moment.

 

[chillwillwonka]

i love it so far..but some minor issues...phone shuts off for no reason sometimes..battery life is horrible...and the agps does not work if you have no signal...also the lack of palm store apps...but other then that its pretty cool...most of these can be solved via programming...but one positive thing is the home brew apps are coming out like crazy..very easy to program for the phone...precentral.net is the shit also for things about the pre

Battery life gets MUCH better with use. Just remember that it ships with all functions on. Turn down the brightness, Turn off gps, and turn of wireless if you are not using it and you will be fine.

As far as the shutting off, reseat your battery and be cautious about sliding your slider too hard. If you look at how your batter sits on the connector, any heavy jolt will temp cause the Pre to shut off. Not a huge issue when you understand why its happening.

 

[MadSkillz]

Apparently we're not the only board that loves having Iphone Vs Pre competition. Check out these glory stories of people & their triumphant moments against Iphone users lol
http://www.everythingpre.com/forum/palm-pre/positive-pre-moment-21676.html

There is no iPhone vs Pre competition going on here on BGOL. There are however threads for sharing positive useful info about each of the devices. Its a good way to get assistance or learn about other platforms. I frown on the vs shit. Too many times all it comes down to is irrational hate.

 

[kewlphucker]

Seidio Plam Pre battery adds more staying power, retains slim figure

http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2009/07/09/seidio-plam-pre-battery-adds-more-staying-power-retains-slim-fi/

 

[cli-terminator]

There is no iPhone vs Pre competition going on here on BGOL. There are however threads for sharing positive useful info about each of the devices. Its a good way to get assistance or learn about other platforms. I frown on the vs shit. Too many times all it comes down to is irrational hate.

I frown on it too hence why I call it a "competition". Fans of each device will always try to downlplay any device that may be better than what they have to maintain the perception of owning the best. I will admit though that sometimes the ridiculous comments that are made make me chuckle.

 

[Makkonnen]

http://www.precentral.net/webos-11-coming-soon-exchange-improvements-tap-palm-pre

 

[Chicago Zero]

Great minds think alike.

Had it since launch. Really wish we didn't have to wait for the ability to change notification sounds. As a 650/700p/centro owner, I have faith that webos will be a beast in a few months.

I'm using videora ipod converter to watch movies on it. Anybody got something with a better interface?

 

[fatboy]

I played wit the pre and i jus didnt like the buttons they were to sticky and to lil is that a prob for u or u jus gets used to it been thinkin bout gettin one

 

[bwb]

It looks like there is more support behind the webOS than I thought. The fact that they are putting this out makes me more confident actually. I think I might stop by a sprint store and check one out.

 

[cli-terminator]

http://www.precentral.net/webos-11-coming-soon-exchange-improvements-tap-palm-pre

Props on the info. I'm looking forward to the additional feature sets.

It looks like there is more support behind the webOS than I thought. The fact that they are putting this out makes me more confident actually. I think I might stop by a sprint store and check one out.

This makes me even happier with my choice in selecting the Pre over WM.

 

[Cant Get Right]

Im really hoping 1.1 will at least have Text message fwd, and cut and paste from anywhere...