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Welcome to the Jungle: The Palm Pre
This year's CES has already begun pouring in the tech treats, and one I was particularly excited for was Palm's. I wasn't let down: Palm announced its newest smartphone, the Palm Pre, with soft lines and a gorgeous OS.
The new phone has a multitouch touch screen, full Internet browser, slides out to reveal a full QWERTY keyboard, but the best part — and what actually sets it apart from the iPhones, the BlackBerrys, the Androids — is the wireless charger, the "Touchstone."
Santa's Gone Centro. Say Hello to Claus.
For centuries, Santa functioned as a recluse, emerging only once a year to spread joy. But everything changed when he received an unexpected gift: a new Palm Centro. That was the moment when Santa became Claus.
Apple to Dominate Cell Phone Sales This Summer
With Apple's iPhone 3G set to make its entrance into this world next Friday, financial experts are already making predictions about companies that will be the biggest movers and shakers in the smartphone market over the next few months.
According to Electronista, a study conducted by RBC Capital Markets indicates that consumers looking to purchase a new phone are seriously eyeing up the iPhone 3G. Of the 3,600 participants in the study, only 35 percent said they would purchase a new iPhone back in March, unlike the 56 percent now.
To Smartphone or Not to Smartphone?
I'm a devout smartphone lover now, often espousing the virtues of the iPhones and the BlackBerries, but I remember the days of having a regular cell phone and thinking — I didn't need all that "junk." I just need a cell phone for calls, I thought. How young and naive I was.
The Palm Centro Goes Pink
If you were on the fence about the teeny and chic Palm Centro, here's some news that may help your decision—the Centro is now available in pink!
Aside from the fact that it's now available in a fun new color, the Centro is great because it fits perfectly in the palm of your hand and is extremely lightweight. Palm's Centro includes a full QWERTY keyboard, touchscreen capability and get this, it only costs $100 with a two-year contract.
Should People That Talk and Drive Go to Jail?
Fresh off the realization that I've been an irresponsible smartphone user recently (yes, I checked my e-mail while driving across the Golden Gate bridge) I have gotten wind of authorities in Europe cracking down on people that talk and drive.
According to the Telegraph, drivers caught using a hand-held mobile phone while driving could be jailed for two years under tough new guidelines in the UK. Even more extreme, drivers who "adjust sat-navs, tinker with MP3 music players such as iPods or send text messages at the wheel could also face prison sentences."
The BlackJack II by Samsung: Yay or Nay?
After my brief encounter with the BlackJack II at the Samsung/AT&T launch party in LA, I knew that I needed a one-on-one test drive session with this new sleek smartphone. What's great about this wine colored phone is the fact that it is lightweight, yet it feels sturdy and durable. Since the back is lined with a soft leather-like material, you can easily grip the phone in your hand while making a call or checking messages.
Where's the Worst Place You've Used a Smartphone?
The other day I found myself driving across the Golden Gate Bridge and trying to read the new emails on my BlackBerry.
It wasn't my finest moment, but as I weaved through traffic I suddenly realized what I was doing and put my phone down.
I suppose reading something on your cell phone is better than text messaging while driving, but that doesn't make it safe.
The BlackJack II by Samsung Debuts Style
Last night I put on my party dress and attended the star-studded BlackJack II by Samsung launch party in LA. Held at the hot new Mexican restaurant Beso (which officially opens mid-December) and hosted by self-confessed gadget girl Eva Longoria, my partner in crime Molly and I rocked out to a special performance by Mark Ronson and the Version Players and, best of all, got to check out the BlackJack II.
The AT&T exclusive Samsung BlackJack is a lot sleeker then I envisioned, and I was thoroughly impressed with the large 2.2-inch color display screen.
The New Palm Centro: Teeny, Chic and Affordable
The new ruby red Palm Centro is certainly one of those see it to believe it devices. When I first picked up the Centro, I couldn't get over how small it really is. Unlike other Palm Treos—which feel more like a bulky Blackberry 8700 than anything else, the Centro fits perfectly in the palm of your hand and is extremely lightweight.
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