CES 2009 : Palm Pre

Technews there had widely Early. The CES 2009 was a kind of last resort for Palm, sucked in debt and beaten on every front from the competition. Needed a change, a revolution, a truly innovative product for the correct route. Everyone expected something new , unique, sensational. And the American company not at all disappointed expectations , revealing to the public the beautiful Palm Pre we are going to cut in the next lines .

This is a device unique , with its ergonomic shape ovaloid bearing the new operating system developed by Palm, called WebOS: the new interface incredibly easy to use touch-screenIt permits easy addition of third-party applications (case striking : in just three days the web radio Pandora has created a program specifically designed for Pre) , and promises continued improvements and software thanks to ‘SDK will soon be made public (Along with an App Store by which Palm will check the validity and effectiveness of the proposed programs ) . Any reference to the iPhone and the long travail of liberalization SDK is not at all random …

The new Pre is in fact as first , only real competitor of Apple’s gem. And not just for aesthetic appeal that exudes and technology at every turn , controls fully touch and real Internet connection( using CSS , XHTML and JavaScript ): What did the Palm is a different product that stands out from the crowd, which wins for its peculiarities , fascinated by its structure . Not just a phone , but even a mini PC , a device unto itself, which will create (along with the iPhone ) to a new category of device.

Is proof of the innovative Synergy aggregatorThat allows you to integrate all contacts of different social networks and instant messaging programs single listRecognizing and combining in a fully automatic names that belong to the same person . Not only that you can watch Calendars different platforms in a single interface , or use the coveted copy / paste and multimedia messages (MMS ) absent on the iPhone. In short , a paradise for you , that within such a project , unlike the Apple customer , will feel heard and considered …

But we Beyond the technical specs andHas always been the cornerstones for our site , why show the real quality of the product and its potential for expansion. The Palm Pre defends more than decent , but … Against size relatively low, 100.53 × 59.57 × 18.95 mm for 135 grams (for comparison, the iPhone 3G measuring 115.5 × 62.1 × 12.3 mm for 131g ) , incorporates an internal technical sector of great importance. The processor is a OMAP 3430 Texas Instruments has a 3.1-inch display HVGA sharp color screen with 320 × 480 pixels, has a QWERTY keyboard hidden (Also a major plus against the iPhone, especially for those who can not digest touch) And a 3-megapixel camera with LED flash and extending the depth of field.

And on the opposite connectivity ? Plants tested , reliable and above all complete : there are in fact the high-speed EVDO Rev.A networks or UMTS HSDPA, WiFi 802.11 b / g, integrated GPS and Bluetooth 2.1 with EDR stereo support for A2DP . too many doors and exits, between which we want to mention microUSB connector Hi -Speed USB 2.0 and standard 3.5 mm jack for headphones .

Needless to say, well software appears fine within this unique pearl Technology : Web browser desktop -class high performance Outlook EAS personal email account , complete multimedia player plus inevitable proximity sensors , light and accelerometerThree essential must now introduced by rival Apple and now regularly reproduced in this creature Palm.

On average , finally, storage capacity , 8GB, expandable via USB : a right size, roomy , comes into direct conflict with the version of the 8GB iPhone pluricitato . The battery , lithium , is removable and rechargeable .

But we discover the new Pre in the words of Ed Colligan , Palm president and CEO , “The objective of Palm products has always been to simplify users’ lives and offer a great user experience, Pre webOS and offer a simplicity that will change the scenario of the mobile world in constant growth, removing barriers that revolve around user information. This is a technology that can anticipate the most important needs – contact, time and information – all in the simplest way possible. “

Continue Dan Hesse , CEO of Sprint (the chain that will distribute the Pre USA ) “Pre strengthens Sprint ‘s leadership in offering free access to content that customers want , creating a fantastic web -connected experiences . We are very proud to offer this truly innovative device to our customers using the best 3G networks in America. As our lives increasingly revolve around the Web , devices such as Palm Pre able to transform the way we interact with the Web , will be the forerunner. We are focusing on offering our customers a superior experience that includes devices simple to use, affordable and value with all-inclusive all-inclusive Simply Everything and Ready Now , our exclusive program that allows retail customers leave the store satisfied and sure know how to use the new device . “

Pre Palm released in America with Sprint in first half of 2009Then followed a UMTS version for the rest of the world. Prices have not yet been disclosed , but is likely to think that in this Palm will attempt to compete with Apple. Hazard a number? 450 euros. We’ll see . Meanwhile we can enjoy this jewel of technology in Images we offer. Then, as always , the market will determine the success of this little masterpiece and perhaps the fate of the Palm itself.