Test Drive the Palm Pre
Bonnie Cha,
Senior Associate Editor
June 10, 2009
It's no secret that smartphones are great tools for getting your job done on the go, but all work and no play can make for a grumpy individual. Fortunately, today's mobiles can easily pass as portable entertainment devices, as manufacturers have begun incorporating more multimedia features into their products. Though these phones won't replace your standalone MP3 player or digital camera just yet, they're certainly capable substitutes when you're in a pinch. Here are five smartphones that we've handpicked for their excellent multimedia features. Whether you need a high-end camera phone or a music-centric device, these smartphones are sure to entertain.
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| Price | $199.99 | Check Prices | $299.99 to $659.99 | $299.99 to $549.99 | $199.99 |
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| Review date | June 03, 2009 | July 11, 2008 | October 30, 2008 | January 22, 2009 | November 25, 2008 |
| The Bottom Line | Despite some missing features and performance issues that make it less than ideal for on-the-go professionals, the Palm Pre offers gadget lovers and consumers well-integrated features and unparalled multitasking capabilities. The hardware could be better, but more importantly, Palm has developed a solid OS that not only rivals the competition but also sets a new standard in the way smartphones handle tasks and manage information. | The iPhone 3G delivers on its promises by adding critical features and sharper call quality. The iTunes App Store is pretty amazing, and the 3G support is more than welcome. Critical features still are missing, and the battery depletes quickly under heavy use, but the iPhone 3G is a big improvement over the original model. | For those who waited, the RIM BlackBerry Bold won't disappoint. The Bold impresses with its brilliant display, enhanced productivity tools, and excellent multimedia performance to deliver a more powerful and well-rounded smartphone to mobile professionals. | The Nokia N79 might not be the star of the N series devices, but it still shines as a great multimedia smartphone with plenty of features and fast performance. | Though slightly more expensive, Verizon customers looking for a touch-screen smartphone will get a better user experience and faster performance from the Samsung Omnia than the RIM BlackBerry Storm. |
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| Band / mode | CDMA 800/1900 | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 (Quadband) / UMTS 850/900/1900/21000 | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | Info unavailable |
| OS provided | Palm webOS | Apple MacOS X | BlackBerry Handheld Software | Info unavailable | Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional |
| Weight | 4.8 oz | 4.7 oz | 4.8 oz | 3.4 oz | 4.34 oz |
| Built-in devices | Camera Digital player | Camera | Camera Digital player | Info unavailable | Camera Digital Player |
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