Prē going Bye-Bye - Replace with Lotus or Instinct? - Page 3

Preman · 06/29/2009, 06:38 PM

Why the heck do you guys respond to threads like this? If ur not willing to answer his questions than don't reply! You guys are over loving your phones, its just a PHONE!

ranzchic · 06/29/2009, 06:45 PM

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LurkMoar · 06/29/2009, 07:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Preman

Why the heck do you guys respond to threads like this? If ur not willing to answer his questions than don't reply! You guys are over loving your phones, its just a PHONE!

ya i agree with you. he said he wants a phone thats good at being a phone. while i'm the opposite and rarely talk on the phone, some people still prefer that method.. o_O
anyway the lotus is pretty good for a dumb phone but don't expect to be able to do half the stuff that you can with a smart phone.
theres opera mini for browsing the web (which i'm not a fan of but it works)
snaptu is a great app with other cool apps in it (twitter, facebook, news readers, etc..)
and there's a way to put pandora on it also
but thats about it

Triple.Sevens · 06/29/2009, 07:42 PM

This is off topic but could you post your wallpaper Far Left Texas? Those antique maps look cool.

Far Left Texas · 06/29/2009, 08:54 PM

777 - My Prē wallpaper is the 1689 van Schagen world map. There are zillions of images all over the internet, a Google image search is fascinating. Antique Map van Schagen World & Continents 5 maps is probably where I got this one.

The image is public domain, here's the wallpaper straight from my Prē:

sanmanc · 06/30/2009, 08:47 AM

My daughter won't even settle for an Instink, my wife hates her Lotus. I don't think I've ever slid my Pre to answer. If you are thinking of returning it for this then you probably should have never considered a PDA/ Smartphone. And if you think you are going to like the Instink you will be really upset. There is a reason I call it the Instink.

sam1am · 06/30/2009, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Far Left Texas

Exactly. If the Prē is in standby, that's not too difficult.

But if the screen is visible when the call comes in, touching the middle of the screen (where the "slide-me-up" green button lives when the screen is shutdown) opens my contacts list and hides the phone app.

The photo below on the left shows the Prē screen when a call comes in and the screen is off. The photo on the right shows the screen when a call comes in and the screen is on:

So - if the phone rings and I touch the middle spot, I get two completely different results depending on whether the Prē screen had shut off or not.

I agree that this is a bad system. They should have one answer screen, and it should be clear what is going on. I'll admit that I accidentally hung up on the first few people to call me until I figured it out.

Maybe the answer screen should have a large arrow pointing up from the green dot that says "answer" along it. or something.. or something.

sYnOnYx · 06/30/2009, 06:51 PM

I dont know why you keep posting things trying to downgrade the Pre or "Im getting something else" We dont care what you do. Your being a troll. If the answer key is really your problem learn to work around it. I cant believe anyone responded to this after the last few topics from this guy.

natrixgli · 06/30/2009, 07:24 PM

What a bunch of jerks on this forum. I think the op has a legitimate question!

Here is my legitimate answer:

what about a Bluetooth headset with a physical button to answer? I agree sometimes it's difficult to answer the Pre without looking at the screen.

-n8

sam1am · 07/01/2009, 03:41 PM

The OP didn't have any questions. He had complaints and a statement that he was getting rid of his Pre.

Correction: his question was which dumbphone he should get instead.

LurkMoar · 07/01/2009, 06:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sYnOnYx

I dont know why you keep posting things trying to downgrade the Pre or "Im getting something else" We dont care what you do. Your being a troll. If the answer key is really your problem learn to work around it. I cant believe anyone responded to this after the last few topics from this guy.

he isn't being a troll, he just doesn't think the pre is the right phone for him which is fine, he doesn't need to learn to work around it if he doesn't want to, not everyone in the world has to like this phone or buy it.
he didn't bash the phone and say he was buying an iphone instead, he was just asking if anyone had any experience with other sprint phones.

just because someone isn't in love with the pre doesn't make them a troll, the fanboyism on this site has gotten ridiculous

STARGATE · 07/02/2009, 01:50 AM

Op, I had a great time with the Motorola ic902, now, I'm very, very happy with my Pre, so, if you think you will be comfortable with a Flip phone, check this one here:

Motorola Deluxe ic902 (Sprint) Cell Phone reviews - CNET Reviews

It has a button with a quick release mechanism that houses the notification light, and the price is way cheaper nowadays, you can use the same plan you already have, since the ic902 uses EVDO and is capable for Sprint TV, Radio, Navigation and all that good stuff, of course not as good and fast as the Pre, but hey, you were not made for the Pre! Right?
Anyway, I hope this helps. Good luck.

*Goes back to play and enjoy his Palm Pre*

Far Left Texas · 07/05/2009, 04:39 PM

I spent a lot of time looking at the Lotus and assorted Treos and Blackberrys. Sadly, the Prē has spoiled me, I had severe *** moments with the Lotus' tiny screen and with the Blackberry web browser.

It was easier for me to hear on the Lotus, but my test subject on the other end couldn't tell any difference in my speaking voice.

I'm sticking with the Prē due to how well it does everything besides the actual telephone itself. I'm hoping apps come along allowing things like a smaller hang-up-the-phone button, maybe something like triple-click the round button to answer - the possibilities are endless.

Maybe there will be a Prē flip phone someday!

Special thanks to the people in this thread who gave constructive advice to a smart-phone novice who was asking some legit questions about the benefits of other phones.

STARGATE · 07/07/2009, 05:58 AM

I'm glad to hear that

I've been really happy with my Pre, out of all the "smartphones" I used in the past (Treo 800w, HTC Touch Pro, BB Curve, iPhone, Etc); this Pre is the BEST!
"Live Long and Prosper" with your Pre...
Until the next best device from Palm/Sprint, that is

06/29/2009, 06:38 PM	#41 (permalink)
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06/29/2009, 08:54 PM	#45 (permalink)
Far Left Texas Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 53 Likes Received: 0 Thanks: 8 Thanked 14 Times in 12 Posts	777 - My Prē wallpaper is the 1689 van Schagen world map. There are zillions of images all over the internet, a Google image search is fascinating. Antique Map van Schagen World & Continents 5 maps is probably where I got this one. The image is public domain, here's the wallpaper straight from my Prē:
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06/30/2009, 08:47 AM	#46 (permalink)
sanmanc Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 58 Likes Received: 0 Thanks: 11 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	My daughter won't even settle for an Instink, my wife hates her Lotus. I don't think I've ever slid my Pre to answer. If you are thinking of returning it for this then you probably should have never considered a PDA/ Smartphone. And if you think you are going to like the Instink you will be really upset. There is a reason I call it the Instink. __________________ i500 --> Treo650 --> PPC6700 --> MotoQ --> Instinct --> Treo800w --> HTC Mogul/Palm Prē
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06/30/2009, 06:51 PM	#48 (permalink)
sYnOnYx Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 105 Likes Received: 0 Thanks: 22 Thanked 13 Times in 11 Posts	I dont know why you keep posting things trying to downgrade the Pre or "Im getting something else" We dont care what you do. Your being a troll. If the answer key is really your problem learn to work around it. I cant believe anyone responded to this after the last few topics from this guy.
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06/30/2009, 07:24 PM	#49 (permalink)
natrixgli Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin Posts: 146 Likes Received: 1 Thanks: 14 Thanked 25 Times in 15 Posts	What a bunch of jerks on this forum. I think the op has a legitimate question! Here is my legitimate answer: what about a Bluetooth headset with a physical button to answer? I agree sometimes it's difficult to answer the Pre without looking at the screen. -n8
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07/01/2009, 03:41 PM	#50 (permalink)
sam1am Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: The SLC Posts: 177 Likes Received: 0 Thanks: 24 Thanked 79 Times in 24 Posts	The OP didn't have any questions. He had complaints and a statement that he was getting rid of his Pre. Correction: his question was which dumbphone he should get instead.
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07/02/2009, 01:50 AM	#52 (permalink)
STARGATE Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Top Secret Facility in a distant Galaxy Posts: 328 Likes Received: 9 Thanks: 5 Thanked 26 Times in 23 Posts	Op, I had a great time with the Motorola ic902, now, I'm very, very happy with my Pre, so, if you think you will be comfortable with a Flip phone, check this one here: Motorola Deluxe ic902 (Sprint) Cell Phone reviews - CNET Reviews It has a button with a quick release mechanism that houses the notification light, and the price is way cheaper nowadays, you can use the same plan you already have, since the ic902 uses EVDO and is capable for Sprint TV, Radio, Navigation and all that good stuff, of course not as good and fast as the Pre, but hey, you were not made for the Pre! Right? Anyway, I hope this helps. Good luck. Goes back to play and enjoy his Palm Pre __________________
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07/05/2009, 04:39 PM	#53 (permalink)
Far Left Texas Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 53 Likes Received: 0 Thanks: 8 Thanked 14 Times in 12 Posts	I spent a lot of time looking at the Lotus and assorted Treos and Blackberrys. Sadly, the Prē has spoiled me, I had severe *** moments with the Lotus' tiny screen and with the Blackberry web browser. It was easier for me to hear on the Lotus, but my test subject on the other end couldn't tell any difference in my speaking voice. I'm sticking with the Prē due to how well it does everything besides the actual telephone itself. I'm hoping apps come along allowing things like a smaller hang-up-the-phone button, maybe something like triple-click the round button to answer - the possibilities are endless. Maybe there will be a Prē flip phone someday! Special thanks to the people in this thread who gave constructive advice to a smart-phone novice who was asking some legit questions about the benefits of other phones.
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07/07/2009, 05:58 AM	#54 (permalink)
STARGATE Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Top Secret Facility in a distant Galaxy Posts: 328 Likes Received: 9 Thanks: 5 Thanked 26 Times in 23 Posts	I'm glad to hear that I've been really happy with my Pre, out of all the "smartphones" I used in the past (Treo 800w, HTC Touch Pro, BB Curve, iPhone, Etc); this Pre is the BEST! "Live Long and Prosper" with your Pre... Until the next best device from Palm/Sprint, that is __________________
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