larnapp

I couldn't agree more. The calendar is inexcusably slow and it has nothing to do with operator error. There's even a way to send a text message to my Google account, and it makes entries faster (and you even write them in normal syntax), but most appointments still have to be changed once they sync into the calendar because the texting method of entry puts them all in the default calendar with the default alarm lead time. Changing an appointment is almost as slow as creating one.

There's another good PreCentral thread about overall problems with the calendar here:

http://forums.precentral.net/palm-pr...-calendar.html

jimboba

Yes, indeed, the calendar is way too slow for any business person to use. I sync to Google, and it is slow as molasses. I also sync to EAS, and it is even slower. When I enter a new event the Pre takes almost 30 seconds to "think" before I can enter the next event. Makes it pretty much worthless in meetings. I have tried everything mentioned in this thread and nothing consistently works. Bottom line, the Pre's calendar program is a piece of junk, it was probably written by someone who has no idea about optimization or the fact the people try to use these devices in real life.

tennisguy

That's why I went back to my trusty Centro yesterday. Why are Treos & Centros better PDA then the PRE? Yes, web, music, multitask are nice features but what about fast solid phone, contacts, cal, email, messaging apps? Where is my fast call log from where I can message back people? I can go on and on.. WAKE UP Palm, you invented the PDA, now bring back a device that business people can rely on again. Sorry, I had to vent. Thanks.

djsend

Agreed, this is a major problem with the Pre thus far for me. I would rather loose half the 'elegant' OS movement in exchange for just quick moving apps. I used to use my calendar for everything (and I mean everything) when I had a Centro and other Palms. I've thought about getting out my Centro several times since moving to Pre. I think the Text Messaging system is also super slow in pulling up threads. UGH!

gadgetgeek

Just loaded 1.2M and I am noticing a speed increase in the calendar. Anyone else?!

RaleighPalm

Yes, the calendar in WebOS 1.2 is noticably faster. The speed is tolerable now (and it's been almost 24 hours since I rebooted after installing the upgrade) and I have a large number (100s) of calendar items.

hnorman41

Calendar is MUCH faster since I loaded WebOS 1.2.

larnapp

Yep. The calendar is noticeably faster since the 1.2/1.2.1 update but... it's still painfully slow compared to:

• Every previous Palm device ever (decade old technology)
• Every RIM device
• Every Apply device with a calendar

When I say "slow" I could be referring to the clumsy series of steps necessary to enter or reset an appointment (which is also a major flaw affecting speed) but I'm really just talking about plain old navigation of the Pre calendar.

A car with a top speed of 35mph updated to be able to now go 45mph is the prefect analogy. City drivers will be happy and everybody notices the speed improvement... problem is, I need to drive on the interstate!


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Weaser999

If you really really miss Palm's old calender.. you can get Classic. It runs the palm PIM apps faster than the older palm devices themselves including the calender.. it's instant.

rcyphermd

I agree.....the calendar is extremely disappointing. I tried classic.....but it is not full screen.