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Palm Pre review

Verdict:

The Pre is interesting but flawed: it has some amazing features but is let down by a slow processor, poor battery life and software quirks.

Review Date: 16 Nov 2009

Price when reviewed: £97

Supplier: http://www.o2.co.uk

Reviewed By: Barry de la Rosa

Our Rating 3 stars out of 5

User Rating 4 stars out of 5

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Details

Part Code 1PAPREXN
Review Date 16 Nov 2009
Price £97
Rating *** stars out of 5

Hardware

Main display size 3.1in
Native resolution 320x480
Second Display No
CCD effective megapixels 3.2-megapixel
Flash LED
Video recording format N/A
Connectivity Bluetooth, WiFi, USB
GPS yes
Internal memory 8192MB
Memory card included 0MB
Operating frequencies GSM 850/900/1800/1900, 3G 850/1900/2100
Wireless data EDGE, HSDPA
Size 101x60x17mm
Weight 135g

Features

Operating system webOS
Microsoft Office compatibility Word/Excel/PowerPoint/PDF viewers
Email client POP3/IMAP/Exchange
Audio format support MP3, AAC, AAC+, AMR, QCELP, WAV
Video playback formats MPEG-4, H.263, H.264
FM Radio no
Web Browser Webkit
Accessories headset, data cable, charger, pouch
Talk time 5 hours
Standby time 12.5 days
Tested battery life (MP3 playback) 8h 27m

Buying Information

Price on contract £97 on a £29-per-month,18-month contract
SIM-free supplier N/A
Contract/prepay supplier www.o2.co.uk
Details www.palm.com
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