Palm Pre

Palm vs. iPhone 3.0: which one would you want to get?

iPhone or Palm Pre?

Sprint, Palm Pre’s exclusive carrier announced that Palm Pre would be launched on June 6. Then this summer that’s the question many would-be-smart phone purchasers just might ask themselves. Both have their pros and cons. The iPhone has a huge profile and market presence, but the Pre has the old-school Palm faithful who have been waiting a long time for their Next Big Thing. The iPhone has massive channels and even Sprint admits they won’t be advertising the Palm Pre much due to low initial supply. But those most likely to want the Palm Pre already know it’s coming, where to get, and may well be reading this while already standing in line.

But what about the consumer on the edge? The consumer who has an older iPhone or Palm, or the one who’s about to move up from a feature phone for the first time. What about the dreaded “undecided”? This article is for them. Now let’s get it on.

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IPhone: beautiful, large (3.5 inch diagonal), high-resolution (480×320 screen) multi-touch display.

Palm Pre: Beautiful, large (3.1 inch diagonal), high-resolution (480×320 screen). The screen is not as large as the iPhone (0.4 inch smaller) but this is balanced against other hardware features such as the removable battery and sliding keyboard further below.

Advantage: Tie

Keyboard

Palm Pre has a physical, hardware-based QWERTY keyboard while the iPhone has a virtual, software-based keyboard that can be QWERTY (or anything else).

For those who need to feel those keys, the Palm Pre is the obvious choice. However, the Pre’s keyboard is reportedly somewhere between a Treo Pro and a Palm Centro: softer, more gummy keys with a narrow width overall. It might not be to everyone’s liking. That said, at least the Pre has one, and it’s a slider to boot, which means if you don’t need it, you can just tuck it away back under the screen where it came from.

The iPhone, can draw any kind of keyboard it wants. So if you need to type occasionally (or often) in Greek, Hebrew, Arabic, Chinese, or most any language, you can easily switch between those exact keyboards. You can also automatically be presented with web-optimized, or video, audio — any task at all — specific keyboards.

The iPhone is an excellent touch screen phone, no doubt. But for heavy texters and e-mail addicts, the lack of a physical keyboard can be annoying. Now Palm Pre combined a touch screen and keyboard, pleasing both touch screen and keyboard fans. So Palm Pre wins.

Advantage: Palm Pre

Network

In the US — which is the only country with initial availability — Sprint has exclusive rights to the Palm Pre, much as AT&T has a lock on the iPhone. When you choose mobile phone, also make a choice between the carriers. There are two factors to consider:

1. AT&T is a GSM network, which means you can theoretically pop out your SIM card and put it in another mobile phone. It is great in emergencies, and if you travel and don’t want to deal with roaming charges. Sprint is CDMA, so any phone switches involves a call to your carrier at the very least.

2. Sprint doesn’t currently allow simultaneous voice and data. This means if you’re talking on the Palm Pre, you can’t use the web or email, and vice versa. If you’re using an iPhone on AT&T’s EDGE service, you’ll have the same problem, but if you’re on 3G, there are no worries at all. For the Palm Pre, you’d have to switch to Wi-Fi to do that.

Again, for me, using voice and data at the same time has become a must. Looking up information while out and about on a call is a frequent occurrence. If you’re not accustomed to it, you may not miss it, but once you are, it’s hard to go back.

Advantage: iPhone

Applications

Installing new applications on the iPhone is a complete joy.  It’s ultra simple and quick – an absolutely superb experience than virtually nobody has matched today.  With 15,000+ apps now available there is something here for everybody and although there is a lot of rubbish there are also many superb applications.

Palm has already confirmed that it will create a full App Catalog – one that will presumably have the same functionality and ease-of-use as Apple’s App Store. Though maybe there will not (initially at least) be as many apps available for the iPhone as for the Palm Pre.

Advantage: Tie

Multimedia

For Palm Pre, it offers a 3-megapixel camera. Unfortunately, I didn’t get a chance to snap any photos, but early reports say that the quality is pretty good. Disappointingly, the camera won’t have video recording capabilities at this time, but those could be added in the future. In terms of music and movie, it is reported that the music sounds very beautiful, also the movie looks perfect with the 320*480 pixels screen. However Palm Pre can only play MPEG-4, H.263, H.264 videos and MP3, AAC, AAC+, AMR, QCELP, WAV audio files. What if you have large music or video collections you want to carry around with you on your mobile? I have got third part software to do this admire job: use [url=http://www.nidesoft.com/dvd-to-palm-converter.html]Nidesoft DVD to Palm Converter[/url] to convert DVD collections into Palm Pre and [url=http://www.nidesoft.com/video-converter.html]Nidesoft Video Converter[/url] to convert video or music collections into Palm Pre.

As far as iPhone, there’s no doubt that iPhone is wonderful music mobile phone. Listening to music, viewing photos and watching movies/videos is just “something else” on the iPhone. IPhone can play MPEG-4 videos with resolution of 640 *480, up to 160 Kbps. Also it supports audio formats including AAC (16 to 320 kbps), MP3 (16 to 320 kbps), and WAV. With its beautiful 3.5-inch wide screen display and Multi-Touch controls, iPhone is an amazing iPod. Watch movies and TV shows in wide screen, iPhone brings you a video experience unlike any other portable device.

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Advantage: Tie

Conclusion

So there you have it. Two companies that both pride themselves on their high-skill products. One who’s Newton spawned an industry that the other is Pilot defined and dominated, went on to converge with the Treo only to fall behind and get eclipsed by the iPhone, and is now poised to come back with the Pre. Apple is going on to the third version of their smart phone line while Palm is introducing the first version of their third act.

If it seems like the only real deciding factors are where you live and work, what you want to do, and how you prefer to do it, well — yeah. That’s it.

Bottom line, the competition between iPhone and Pre is good for Apple and Palm — it keeps them on their toes and on top of their games — and it’s better for us. We’re lucky to live in a time and place where we have such increasingly awesome mobile options to choose between.

Come this summer, we’ll have a few more choices as well. Which one will be yours?

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The countries that offer international divorces believe that if a couple can come to an agreement on the way that they want things to be handled both during and after their divorce, then that’s their decision to make. The courts simply ratify your decision instead of stepping in and telling you what you can and cannot do, or should and should not do. They also don’t believe in making you go through a lengthy separation period before granting you a divorce. You and your spouse are both adults, and if you’re able to agree that a divorce is indeed what you both want, then they’re there to grant it for you. Military couples and international couples are often the victims of extended waiting periods, so this is something they’ll be able to appreciate.

Another difference is the overall cost. You’re not even required to have a lawyer in order to file for an international divorce, though it is strongly recommended. There are plenty of reliable online sources that can point you in the direction of a reputable law firm who specializes in international divorces, so finding a good lawyer isn’t a problem. The overall cost is generally much less than what you would expect to pay if you were filing through a local court. For international couples or military couples that are currently living in different parts of the world, this option can cut down on their costs significantly. Only one person will have to travel, and that person can easily have their court appearance over and done within five to ten minutes.

Finally, one last benefit is that international divorces protect your privacy. The documents aren’t sent out to various banks and financial institutions automatically. You may be required at some point to present a proof of your divorce, but at least you can control who sees it for the most part.

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Are you looking forward to living overseas or are you planning to get married to a Russian woman? If so, then you should be aware that what you expect may not be what you get. You should know right away that this marriage can turn out quite differently than even both of you expect.

Planning Your Trip To Russia

Make sure to look up as much information as possible before you visit to Russia. One very effective way to do this is to use the Internet. From there, you can find out about the culture and mentality, what can you expect from a Russian lady and what she can expects of you. You can use the search engines to find the relevant forums and communities of western men who are already married to a Russian or Ukrainian bride and are now living their lives successfully.

Through these forums, you can discuss the different matters that you have in your mind. You can learn about the different yet tasty food Russians have compared to your own. You can also learn more about the types of apartments they live, their traffic conditions, what they drive or do not drive, where you can exchange your money and even how you could buy different things at any supermarket. Using these forums/communities can give you endless amounts of information and prepare you so you do not suffer from a culture shock

For example, you will learn that a single Russian lady pays great attention to their looks and appearance. They also cook delicious food. The food, alone, tastes so good that the chances you will fall in love with a Russian lady are exponential. You will then understand the meaning of “The way to a man’s heart is through his stomach.” A Russian custom is to invite vast amounts of people to the home and cook lots of tasty food. It should be noted that they like red roses flowers the best as well as French cologne.

You are probably wondering where to stay once you are in Russia. Since this is likely to be your first trip to the country, you need to think about where you would be staying at. Plus, what would you do while you are in the country. You can choose a hotel but there are rooms that are much better to stay at.

To find anything before you go, use the Internet. You can locate what you want and reserve it before the trip. With the use of the Internet, you can book an apartment for a specific amount of time. This can make you feel more at home and quite more comfortable with the space than a hotel room can provide. Unlike a hotel room, you can bring your Russian date back to the apartment so she can cook for your and herself. By living in an apartment, you can learn more about her and her about you.

Getting around Russia is not as hard as it may seem because you can hire a taxi for whenever you want. If you want (and this is typically best), book a tour with a Russian agency that can send you a visa, provide help in renting an apartment, provide the right advice and help you getting a local cell phone. All this is it is easier enjoy your visit and stay in Russia.

Locate a Russian Marriage Agency

If you want to find a marriage agency in Russia, you may be quite surprised to learn that some cities have more than one.

People of the West will call a marriage agency a “dating service” or even an “introduction service” but it all means the same thing in the end.

If you want a mail order bride, you may have to go through a local “dating service” to find the perfect one. Many women are registered with them and may not have a website. Sometimes you may have to go through more than one agency to find that woman of your dreams.

Some marriage agencies are going digital and have made a name for themselves across the world. Many of these agencies are non-Russian in origin but are still reliable and trustworthy to find you the girl of your dreams. A reliable agency, be it Russian or non-Russian will carry out all the formalities of your identity before they show you the details of prospective Russian women.

A marriage agency with integrity will keep its customers’ information private. All you will need to do is sign up via website so you can look at the Russian women registered, email the ones you are interested in and perhaps set up a meeting place to get introduced to one another. You can also find a Belarusian bride if you are interested.

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PALM PRE versus iPhone – which one to choose?

Palm has launched its new smartphone now, called Palm Pre.

So far only available on Sprint network for a price of USD 199.99 competing with the price of iPhone.

So what are the similarities and what are the differences between these two gadgets?

Here is the list of Palm Pre capabilities and functionalities.

Layered calendars and linked contacts

Pre uses the Palm® Synergy™ feature to bring your Outlook®, Google, and Facebook® calendars together for one logical view of your day. And if you have the same contacts in different places, Pre can link them together, making it easy to find the information you need.1,2

Activity cards

Keep multiple applications open and move easily between them—email, maps, photos, websites, whatever.3 Pre thinks of your applications as activity cards, and lets you flip through them, move them around, or throw them away off screen.

Intuitive notifications

Things like text messages and calendar appointments appear as notifications at the bottom of the screen. You’ll know what’s going on without being completely interrupted or losing your train of thought.

Combined messaging

Thanks to Palm Synergy, your conversations with the same person are grouped together in one chat-style view. (Even if it started in IM, for example, and you want to reply with text.) You can also see who’s online right from contacts, and start a new conversation with just one touch.1

Universal search4

Simply start typing to begin searching your contacts and applications.4 Pre begins with information on the phone, and then offers to search Google, Google Maps, Wikipedia, or Twitter. With a fast browser at 3G speeds, you’ll find what you’re looking for in no time.5

Email, Wi-Fi, and GPS

Check Microsoft Exchange email or personal email accounts like Gmail, Hotmail, AOL, and Yahoo!.1,6 Take advantage of Wi-Fi hotspots.1 And look up directions or nearby points of interest using GPS.7 It’s everything you need when you’re on the go.

Photos, Music, and Videos

Take great pictures with the built-in camera and flash. Watch a video on the vibrant color touchscreen. Buy songs from the Amazon MP3 store1 and listen using the built-in music player. Plus, use the Palm media sync feature to transfer your DRM-free iTunes music, podcasts, photos, and more to your Pre.

Breakthrough design

Slide out the keyboard for faster and easier texting. Close it up and rotate Pre for music, websites, photos, and videos in full widescreen glory. You get the best of both worlds in one beautifully designed phone

Applications

Get applications by browsing the catalog on your Pre, and then download them over the air directly to your phone.1 Apps designed for the Palm webOS™ platform are integrated with other apps on the phone. Buy movie tickets, for example, and you can add the times right to your calendar.8

1 – Third party software may be required at an additional cost. Within wireless coverage area only. Requires data services at additional cost. Third party software, videos and music sold separately. Wi-Fi within range of 802.11b/g Wi-Fi network. Some Wi-Fi hotspots require fee for usage.

2 –  Available for Exchange ActiveSync only. Requires Microsoft Outlook using Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 SP2 or later. Within wireless coverage area only. Requires data services at additional cost.

3 –  Number of applications and actual performance varies depending on applications used and actions performed.

4 – Searches web and user’s applications, contacts, and dialing information. Web search within wireless coverage area only. Requires data services at additional cost.

5 – 3G within HSDPA or EvDO Rev A data coverage area only. Actual speeds vary based on network capacity and application design.

6 –  Microsoft Exchange email requires Microsoft Outlook using Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 SP2 or later. Additional fees may apply

7 – Coverage not available in all areas at all times. Requires data services at additional cost. Voice-activated, as-you-go, turn-by-turn directions require third party software at additional cost.

8 – Third party software may be required at an additional cost. Within wireless coverage area only. Requires data services at additional cost. Actual data speeds vary based on network capacity and application design.

So what is the verdict?

Based on this list of functionalities it is clear that Palm Pre is geared towards a different segment of users than the iPhone users.

I beg to see how Palm will take up the competition with iPhone when it comes to the amount of applications available to iPhone and how Apple has made it available to developers through their SDK.

This is one of the main differences, however there are more that differ these two smart phones from each other. The design is of course different and the concept of interacting with the users. Apple has still the edge as they rely on touch completely as Palm still uses keyboard option for the users. Given the development and user ability, it makes the iPhone the winner on this specter as well.

Palm Pre has one advanage over iPhone with its capability to have more than one application active at the same time, as Palm Pre uses available memory and share it between application and notify you when there is not enough memory to seve all applications active. Whether you need this multi tasking option is questionable as you probably will have enough to handle one task at the time when you are on the move anyway. However, for a busy business man it might come in handy as you want to have email and office related applications active simultaneously.

My verdict is still, stick to the iPhone as it offers more versitiliy than the Palm Pre. However it is your choice really.