Thinking of getting a Pre.

alex1080p · 08/11/2009, 03:10 PM

I currently have a Blackberry 8900 it's nice but feels a little last gen thanks to the os. So I was thinking of getting an iPhone 3GS or Palm Pre and was hoping you guys could help me figure out the benefits of the Palm Pre to the compitition and how is sprint for you? Is it truly worth it or should I wait it out?

DJeremyC · 08/11/2009, 03:17 PM

Definately worth it. Palm is about to explode with more apps in the catalog, and the homebrrew section here has over 100 apps already. The speed, multitasking and just plain capabilities are off the chart with this open OS.

Get the phone from BestBuy though, they seem to have a better exchange rate and policy from what I have seen. Then buy an invisible sheild by Zagg and install it yourself.

Hope this helps, and YES Plam Pre kicks IPhone 3G/3GS butt in just about everything except phone bootup time.

alex1080p · 08/11/2009, 03:32 PM

Thank you

You really got me thinking.

Ms_Kady · 08/11/2009, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by DJeremyC

Definately worth it. Palm is about to explode with more apps in the catalog, and the homebrrew section here has over 100 apps already. The speed, multitasking and just plain capabilities are off the chart with this open OS.

Get the phone from BestBuy though, they seem to have a better exchange rate and policy from what I have seen. Then buy an invisible sheild by Zagg and install it yourself.

Hope this helps, and YES Plam Pre kicks IPhone 3G/3GS butt in just about everything except phone bootup time.

I concur with the above as I had an iPhone 3G.

PLUS you can send MMS messages whereas with the iPhone you can't unless you jailbreak the phone which voids your warranty. Also, with Sprint, you can get the Everything Data plan for $70/month. The comprable iPhone plan through ATT will cost you about $100/month.

So let's see...get the iPhone with less features and pay more with ATT or get the Pre with more features and pay less...hmm...

cdawg62184 · 08/12/2009, 03:17 PM

Ditto to all above...I had the 3G and it was ok for an iPhone (which doesn't say much) but the physical 'qwerty' keyboard plus multitasking ability plus the wonderful camera (w/flash!) plus the overall capability of the phone definitely outweighs the iPhone. Who cares if the phone boots up faster, hah! My only advice would be to HURRY UP AND BUY THE PRE!!! I don't think that the video capabilities of the 3Gs are enough of an advantage (just about the only thing the iPhone has over the Pre) since there are reports of the Pre hacked into a video recorder...in time it will come. Good luck with your decision and I hope you make the right one!!!

alex1080p · 08/12/2009, 04:54 PM

Thanks to everyone who replied to my post I'm definitely getting the Pre this thursday or friday all thanks to you guys.. I'm seriously conviced plus even my girl told me to get it can't wait to be an official pre owner here

DJeremyC · 08/12/2009, 05:51 PM

Just dont forget to install all the cool apps here - homebrew
FileCoaster is a must!

alex1080p · 08/12/2009, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by DJeremyC

Just dont forget to install all the cool apps here - homebrew
FileCoaster is a must!

Yeah definitely been eye'n the xbox live app as well

rsl5150 · 08/12/2009, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by alex1080p

I currently have a Blackberry 8900 it's nice but feels a little last gen thanks to the os. So I was thinking of getting an iPhone 3GS or Palm Pre and was hoping you guys could help me figure out the benefits of the Palm Pre to the compitition and how is sprint for you? Is it truly worth it or should I wait it out?

I just switched from the BB Storm to the Pre. It is by far the best decision I've ever made. Just the multitasking alone is worth it. I am saving $40/month now that I switched from Verizon.

Think about it

alex1080p · 08/12/2009, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by rsl5150

I just switched from the BB Storm to the Pre. It is by far the best decision I've ever made. Just the multitasking alone is worth it. I am saving $40/month now that I switched from Verizon.

Think about it

Yeah I know that's a feature I can't wait to test out and combined messaging since I'm an AIM and text fiend. Yeah there plans are amazing I'm getting the everything data family plan

zacarias · 08/12/2009, 10:57 PM

Hope to welcome you here. After using the Pre, I honestly have trouble with an iPhone's OS.. No multi-tasking, no card switching, no gesture area(!).

alex1080p · 08/14/2009, 11:37 AM

Just to let everyone know I got it!

I seriously don't think I ever loved a phone so much all jokes aside this is an amazing phone hands down better then a blackberry and iPhone once again thanks to everyone for making this decision so much easier.