Palm Introduces the Palm Pixi

tri4thlete · #1 (**permalink**) 09-09-2009, 01:08 AM

Not sure if you guys care, but I just thought I would throw it out there if someone is bored, palms new device hits this holiday season

http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/09/t...oliday-season/

**InvincibleLiving** · #2 (**permalink**) 09-09-2009, 01:42 AM

from those pics why does it look so thick?

**Malatesta** · #3 (**permalink**) 09-09-2009, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by nautica2450

from those pics why does it look so thick?

It's actually thinner than the iPhone and any BlackBerry.

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Coming in at just 10.85 mm, the Pixi is thinner than the Pre by 6.1 mm and even the iPhone 3Gs by 1.45 mm..

Precental.net

4wheelfurry · #4 (**permalink**) 09-09-2009, 01:40 PM

Really sharp looking, you can immediately identify it as a plam. I think this should have been released first instead of the pre, it more closly identifies itself with Palms past phone model history. An important link IMO from who they are to where they are heading...
Is this one made by HTC? Looks like it!!

**sanmanc** · #5 (**permalink**) 09-09-2009, 01:41 PM

Today Palm introduced the Palm Pixi to its young line of WebOS devices. The Pixi is a compact device with 2.63 inch multi screen with a full QWERTY keyboard. The new device appears to take full advantage of Palm new WebOS and Palm's Beta App Catalog. It does appear that Sprint will initially be the exclusive carrier for this device. Availablity for this device will be in timefor the holidays. Limited Edition Artist Series will also be made available during this time (Photos of examples below). Pricing had not been disclosed but rumors are circulating that this will be about $100 with a 2 year agreement and after applicable rebates are applied. Specs for the Pixi are:

High-speed connectivity (EVDO Rev. A)
2.63-inch multi-touch screen with a vibrant 18-bit color 320x400 resolution TFT display
Gesture area, which enables simple, intuitive gestures for navigation
Exposed QWERTY keyboard for fast messaging
Robust messaging support (IM, SMS and MMS capabilities), including Google Talk, AIM and Yahoo! IM
High-performance, desktop-class web browser
Integrated GPS
Multimedia options, including pictures, video playback and music, and featuring a 2-megapixel fixed-focus camera with LED flash, and a standard 3.5mm headset jack
Email, including Exchange ActiveSync (EAS) (for access to corporate Microsoft Exchange servers), as well as personal email support (Google push, Yahoo! push, POP3, IMAP)(9)
Bluetooth(R) 2.1 + EDR with A2DP stereo Bluetooth support
8GB of internal user storage (~7GB user available)(10)
USB mass storage mode
MicroUSB connector with USB 2.0 Hi-Speed
The first handset to launch with Qualcomm's high-performance MSM7627(TM) chipset
Proximity sensor, which automatically disables the touch screen and turns off the display whenever you put the phone up to your ear
Light sensor, which dims the display if the ambient light is dark, such as at night or in a movie theater, to reduce power usage
Accelerometer, which automatically orients web pages and photos to your perspective
Ringer switch, which easily silences the device with one touch
Removable, rechargeable 1150 mAh battery
Dimensions: 55mm (W) x 111mm (L) x 10.85mm (D) [2.17 in. (W) x 4.37 in. (L) x 0.43 in. (D)]
Weight: 99.5 grams (3.51 ounces)
Sprint services, including Sprint TV(R) and Sprint Radio, Sprint Navigation, Sprint's exclusive NFL Mobile Live and NASCAR Sprint Cup Mobile Live