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imex99

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Nov 15, 2009 9:24 AM
I really like my PRE(Sprint timed exclusive) more than any pda/smartphone I've had before.... It's still missing some features but it's getting better with every update.

I love the "cards" feature, allowing multiple applications to run at once with ease. Web browsing is so much easier and better experience than my past phones and easier to use than my ipod touch.

Palm Pre for verizon: Rumored Jan. 7th at CES 2010: http://www.examiner.com/x-32162-LA-Business-Tech-Examiner~y2010m1d1-CES-2010-Alert-Palm-Pre-3-to-launch-with-Verizon-on-Jan-7




http://m.precentral.net/webos-131-update-available-downloadwebOS 1.3.1 update available for download
Nov 15, 2009 9:24am
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Mooney44Cards

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Nov 15, 2009 12:06 PM
Good news, 1.3.1 lets you change the alert tone for text messaging!
Nov 15, 2009 12:06pm
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Nov 19, 2009 4:37 PM
I'm deciding between this and the HTC Hero as my next phone.
Nov 19, 2009 4:37pm
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ZeroCool

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Nov 19, 2009 8:08 PM
pre is cool. alot more apps now. blackberry was definitely easier to use. internet is better than blackberry though.
Nov 19, 2009 8:08pm
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imex99

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Nov 24, 2009 10:39 PM
Video recording on the PRE and it works great!!!! It took the iphone years and we have a basic version in 5 months. Things are rolling along fast...

http://www.precentral.net/precorder-enters-alpha-testing-phase
Nov 24, 2009 10:39pm
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ZeroCool

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Nov 24, 2009 11:12 PM
has anyone figured out how to change the text alerts from the standard ones to something better?
Nov 24, 2009 11:12pm
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imex99

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Nov 25, 2009 12:28 PM
ZeroCool wrote: has anyone figured out how to change the text alerts from the standard ones to something better?
WIll add box under each contact to select a ring tone/alert when individual people message you...... http://forums.precentral.net/webos-patches/215183-patch-sms-tones-per-contact.html

READ all patches closely!!!
Nov 25, 2009 12:28pm
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Nov 25, 2009 12:37 PM
The Pre is a fantastic device, highly recommend it. WebOS is impressive.
Nov 25, 2009 12:37pm
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imex99

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Nov 25, 2009 2:38 PM
Yes, very impressive indeed!!! The only bad thing is Palm being a small company after restructuring....
The Pre has alot of horsepower(same chip as The Droid) just development is behind and alot of home-brew work is being done and then Palm takes there code and polishes. Kind of backwards but they can only do so much.

If you haven't been to this website, check it out and register: www.precentral.net That's where I get all my hacks, home-brew, apps.

I just downloaded and have video recording on my phone. It's easy, just need to follow the directions.
Nov 25, 2009 2:38pm
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ZeroCool

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Nov 25, 2009 5:23 PM
do you delete the stuff you get from precentral before new os updates like it recommends? thats the only reason i haven't done anything to mine.
Nov 25, 2009 5:23pm
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imex99

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Nov 25, 2009 5:45 PM
No, only thing needs erased are patches...They have an emergency patch remover that you run and it removes them all for you. Very easy.

I always make sure I backup my PRE with gmail for all my cotacts and export to my pc. It's VERY hard to brick a PRE. There are like 4 methods to restore the PRE and not destroy it. It will reset to factory but will be at the latest firmware though.
Mess around with the patches, I haven't had any problems yet....... :)
If you have any questions, ask me or ask on the precentral forums.
Nov 25, 2009 5:45pm
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Nov 25, 2009 6:08 PM
Mooney44Cards wrote: Good news, 1.3.1 lets you change the alert tone for text messaging!
you're telling me that it takes a software update to be able to change tones? Thats really sad.....phone feels cheap to me.
Nov 25, 2009 6:08pm
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imex99

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Nov 26, 2009 12:15 AM
oberhaus wrote:
Mooney44Cards wrote: Good news, 1.3.1 lets you change the alert tone for text messaging!
you're telling me that it takes a software update to be able to change tones? Thats really sad.....phone feels cheap to me.
Not cheap, just lacking on some of the basic elements but they are fixing that....I think they rushed a good phone out but left features out to grab a bite of the pie before the 3gs & droid dominated.

It's a really good phone though, I use my father-in law 3gs, which is really good but I like browsing the internet and multi-tasking on the Pre.
Nov 26, 2009 12:15am
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ZeroCool

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Nov 26, 2009 10:44 PM
imex,
took a while but changed my theme to the joker.

thx for the help and the link.
Nov 26, 2009 10:44pm
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Nov 27, 2009 5:14 AM
Good news, I may be able to get my Pre next week from Best Buy for 79.99.

Sprint is offering me a upgrade price a few months early because of my Sprint Premiere rewards (I'm supposed to get an upgrade every March) so Best Buy may be matching the price...

Great stuff if I can do it. If not, I'll get it from Sprint a little bit later (due to having to pay the extra $100 for a mail in rebate)

I'm still debating on the Pre or Hero though... But if the Pre is indeed $79, I can't really pass that up... The Hero would still cost me $179...
Nov 27, 2009 5:14am
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ZeroCool

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Nov 27, 2009 9:20 AM
one of the good things about best buy and sprint, you dont have to screw with that whole rebate process.

imex,
where do you get your ringtones for the pre? i used to use phonezoo but for some reason when i receive their link, the pre wont recognize it as a ringtone. thx in advance.
Nov 27, 2009 9:20am
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imex99

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Nov 27, 2009 4:24 PM
ZeroCool wrote: one of the good things about best buy and sprint, you dont have to screw with that whole rebate process.

imex,
where do you get your ringtones for the pre? i used to use phonezoo but for some reason when i receive their link, the pre wont recognize it as a ringtone. thx in advance.
It downloaded for me but I think it's b/c I have a Patch installed that allows me to download or stream.

Have you downloaded Preware yet? If not do that.....

If you have download it, open preware and go to patches and find the patch "multi mod" and it will give you the option to stream or download those type of files... Atleast it works for me, I just downloaded a phonezoo ringtone, had it texted to me and I just downloaded and its on my phone.
Nov 27, 2009 4:24pm
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ZeroCool

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Nov 27, 2009 7:47 PM
so far so good. got the multi mod. going to phonezoo and mess around a little. its amazing how many things are available to change/fix/add. thx for the help.
Nov 27, 2009 7:47pm
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ZeroCool

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Nov 27, 2009 8:00 PM
downloaded it but cant get to be a ringtone. tired of messing with it tonight.
Nov 27, 2009 8:00pm
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imex99

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Nov 27, 2009 8:51 PM
you go to ringtones and find the audio you downloaded and select it?

it works for me, try reboot/pulling ur battery.
Nov 27, 2009 8:51pm
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Fly4Fun

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Dec 1, 2009 11:13 AM
I got the Pre this past Friday and absolutely love it so far.
Dec 1, 2009 11:13am
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imex99

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Dec 1, 2009 12:40 PM
Read through this thread and join www.precentral.net for tweaks, apps and news.
Dec 1, 2009 12:40pm