Engadget has written another informative article, this time expanding on the popular issue of the Pre and webOS advantages over the iPhone. The list includes features such as:
- Push notifications
- Developer freedom
- Multitasking
- Synergy contacts
- Ease of development
- Speed
- Keyboard + Removable Battery
- Copy and Paste
There's still some love for the iPhone though, and there's a few areas Apple still is winning the race:
- Native development
- Learning curve
- Ecosystem (i.e. iTunes)
- NOT tied to AT&T and Sprint
They don't neglect the other contenders either, and go on to highlight the big draws of Android, BlackBerry and Windows Mobile. Worth a read.
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Other sites have also drawn close comparisons between the two devices, with Treonauts recently giving their own version of the Pre vs. iPhone. "Most early Palm Pre reviews have noted that this smartphone is by far the closest direct competitor to the iPhone to have emerged yet", they state. In regards to the Pre, a few things they like include:
- Stereo Bluetooth
- Form Factor
- Browser
- Physical Keyboard
- Full One-Handed Operation
And for the iPhone, it's strongest points include:
- Display
- App Store
- Accessories
- iTunes
- Desktop Management & Sync
So did they declare a winner? "Not quite. Before a battle can be won it first needs to be fought", but "Palm finally has a powerful weapon of its own with which to battle Apple".
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A key issue however, that's often overlooked is battery life. So far, Palm has kept silent about battery life estimates, or even from giving an exact rating on the Li-Ion battery contained in the device. Instead, they have only touted the fact that it is user-replaceable. But being removable won't mean users will automatically pack a spare along.
Could this be the achilles heel for the new kid on the block? What we know so far is that the battery is similar to the Palm Centro, so we should expect around 1150mAh or so. And given the modest battery life of the Centro, what can we expect from the Pre, which appears to far best it's predecessors in screen size, features and power?
On the flipside, if Palm can be a winner in this key area, it could seal the deal for them.
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