The media buzz around the Palm Pre is rising to deafening levels as the countdown to the Pre’s release on Saturday proceeds. Generally, early reviewers like its design and ease of use. The device’s short battery life and small keyboard were concerns. However, the battery can be swapped out easily, unlike the iPhone’s, the Apple handset with which the Pre is often compared. Little can be done about the Pre’s keyboard. Starting on Saturday, we will begin to see whether the Pre will help Palm turn its battered fortunes around.
Pre Gets 'B' in Early Review Tests
Posted by: Richard Adhikari June 4, 2009 12:25 PMThe media buzz around the Palm Pre is rising to deafening levels as the countdown to the Pre’s release on Saturday proceeds. Generally, early reviewers like its design and ease of use. The device’s short battery life and small keyboard were concerns. However, the battery can be swapped out easily, unlike the iPhone’s, the Apple handset with which the Pre is often compared. Little can be done about the Pre’s keyboard. Starting on Saturday, we will begin to see whether the Pre will help Palm turn its battered fortunes around.