The WORST thing about owning a Pre 3?

**WinstonSmith** · 09/05/2011, 03:24 PM

It's irreplaceable.

**geekpeter** · 09/05/2011, 03:28 PM

im thinking of fitting mine with airbags and replacing the cover with whatever the hell they make aircraft black boxes from, then slap a screen protector over the top of them.

...and..........possibly some form of anti-grav addon, anything to stop it breaking if it falls to its doom on a concrete surface, coz if that ever happened, every man and animal on the planet will hear the faint echo of "Nooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!".

**tinnedfood** · 09/05/2011, 03:36 PM

If I owned a Pre 3, I really don't know what I'd do. On one hand, great phone. On the other hand, if it dies, it's gone. I would almost be tempted to use it as a second phone and not my primary. Soon though, every webOS user, from Pre- to Veer, will be in the same boat!

**stickerboy** · 09/05/2011, 07:15 PM

I might encase mine in a bubble or a pocket of space time so I can keep it mint condition forever. In truth I'm tempted to buy a 2nd and never use it until my current one dies (hopefully a while from now)

-- Sent from my Palm Pre3 using Forums

**Retirecom** · 09/05/2011, 07:43 PM

Originally Posted by tinnedfood

If I owned a Pre 3, I really don't know what I'd do. On one hand, great phone. On the other hand, if it dies, it's gone. I would almost be tempted to use it as a second phone and not my primary. Soon though, every webOS user, from Pre- to Veer, will be in the same boat!

Ditto. Dropped my Pre- Saturday & can almost pop the top off and see the bits & pieces inside. Spent some time reading up on the Pre 3 & Veer and finally decided to just use my spare (Ebay 4 months ago just in case!) and try to survive until iPhone 5 release or someone commits to licensing & producing a new webOS phone & will assess my options for either of those if/when this one kicks the bucket.

My congrats to those who managed to get a Pre 3. Enjoy it!

i3 · 09/05/2011, 08:53 PM

@stickerboy, what is this forums app you are using on your pre? where can i get it from?
thanks

**Rnp** · 09/05/2011, 09:10 PM

Well, you have a problem that would like to have, too...

Best Regards...

-- Sent from my Palm Pre using Forums

**fury** · 09/05/2011, 09:15 PM

Originally Posted by i3

@stickerboy, what is this forums app you are using on your pre? where can i get it from?
thanks

Click the word Forums in that post and it'll open the app catalog. It's a $3 app meant to streamline access to compatible forums like this one for mobile access

**c_legaspi** · 09/05/2011, 10:20 PM

worst thing about owning a pre 3 is not having one

**The Bard** · 09/05/2011, 11:32 PM

Originally Posted by c_legaspi

worst thing about owning a pre 3 is not having one

+1 . Totally agree ^_^

-- Sent from my Palm Veer using Forums

**webOSnomad** · 09/05/2011, 11:58 PM

I got offered insurance for my Pre3 but declined, when asked why I replied that you'd have to be an olympic class sprinter to get away with my phone.

As for losing it I'm waaaaaaaaaaay too paranoid to let it out of my sight or to let damage occur to it. Although I'll admit my Pre- took a hell of a beating n it's still working well

**johnnygewitter** · 09/06/2011, 02:12 AM

HP must replace broken Pre 3s under warranty even if the product is discontinued.

**frankos72** · 09/06/2011, 02:44 AM

Originally Posted by stickerboy

I might encase mine in a bubble or a pocket of space time so I can keep it mint condition forever. In truth I'm tempted to buy a 2nd and never use it until my current one dies (hopefully a while from now)

-- Sent from my Palm Pre3 using Forums

I have a 2nd Pre2 for this very purpose. I really hope the one I'm using and my backup can make it till a new webOS device is released.

i3 · 09/06/2011, 04:16 AM

when i c lick that word forums, it takes me to this link

https://developer.palm.com/appredire...forums&code=IL

which says the apkication is not currently available...

i3 · 09/06/2011, 04:19 AM

when i c lick that word forums, it takes me to this link

https://developer.palm.com/appredire...forums&code=IL

which says the apkication is not currently available...

**shai126** · 09/06/2011, 07:19 AM

This point of what happens if one needs replacing is interesting... I'm in UK and my Pre3 sends about 80-90% of calls straight to voicemail... need to send it off for repair/replace under warranty but will I be able to get a replacement if they don't seem to exist?!?!!?

**Andyf** · 09/06/2011, 07:32 AM

Originally Posted by shai126

This point of what happens if one needs replacing is interesting... I'm in UK and my Pre3 sends about 80-90% of calls straight to voicemail... need to send it off for repair/replace under warranty but will I be able to get a replacement if they don't seem to exist?!?!!?

I've noticed that slightly, nowhere near as often as 80-90, more like 5 or 10. I assumed it was due to poor signal, with 2 bars on the pre3 equivalent to 1 bar on my last phone.

How is your reception generally?

**naranek** · 09/06/2011, 09:10 AM

The worst thing is getting a faulty unit with a touchscreen that doesn't register touches, and not getting any response from palm eurostore that may or may not have replacement units...

**bmtraudt** · 09/06/2011, 09:42 AM

keeping mine in a safety deposit box, next to my Stinky Pete. (original box of course:-)

**shai126** · 09/06/2011, 09:48 AM

Originally Posted by Andyf

I've noticed that slightly, nowhere near as often as 80-90, more like 5 or 10. I assumed it was due to poor signal, with 2 bars on the pre3 equivalent to 1 bar on my last phone.

How is your reception generally?

Tend to be on about 2 or 3 bars at home, outgoing calls are perfect, data is perfect, its just incoming calls where vast majority I have no idea about (until the voicemail/angry text message that follows!)

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