Palm Pre 2

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 24 expert reviews

Excellent:

3
Good:

13
Average:

5
Bad:

3

Pros:

An innovative UI.
Speedy processor.
Pinpoint accurate A-GPS.

Cons:

Weak app catalog.
Hardware specs are still nothing special.

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Last revision on June 12, 2013

Reviewers Liked

An innovative UI
Speedy processor
Pinpoint accurate A-GPS
Excellently responsive touch-screen
Slide-out QWERTY keyboard
Pleasantly compact
Bright, responsive display
Fast, fluid OS
Mobile hotspot
Easy to call / text / email quickly with Just Type
Superb at multitasking support and visualization
Fantastic Facebook app
Cards system superb for multitasking
Improved web personalization of webOS 2.0

Reviewers Didn't Like

Weak app catalog
Hardware specs are still nothing special
No voice dialing
Weak speakerphone
Poor camera / camera options
Occasional stability issues
Little choice from the App Catalog
The lack of apps including some core omissions (no native Twitter client) may deter some from swapping their Android and iPhone devices

Expert reviews and ratings

If you're in love with the webOS platform and can't wait until this summer for the Palm Pre 3, or your older device has suffered an unfortunate accident, then the Palm Pre 2 is fairly attractive at the low $50 price point. It's small, light,...

By Brighthand on May 15, 2011

On the whole, Palm has managed to come up with an excellent device that is fun to use. But even in spite of this, Palm has not managed to address the issues that dogged its predecessor. The Palm App Catalog still needs to have more content – we...

By 3G UK on March 18, 2011

Palm has yet again produced a good looking, innovative and feature packed handset. If only they had the apps to back up the promise....

By Mobile Choice on March 17, 2011

HP has big plans for WebOS, but the Palm Pre 2 feels like a throwback to 2010. It's fun, but far from cutting edge. Buy it nowCheck...

By PC Mag on March 03, 2011

The Palm Pre 2 boasts WebOS 2.0 and a 1GHz processor. Is it the best Palm yet? Read our full review to find out.Palm Pre 2 Report This is probably the last Palm-branded device we'll see before HP begins stamping its familiar logo on the next...

By infoSync World on March 02, 2011

The Palm Pre 2 webOS phone handles multitasking and notifications with ease and has an elegant and intuitive interface. However its below average build quality, small display and sluggish performance make it difficult to recommend over iPhone and...

By Good Gear Guide on March 02, 2011

With better specs, a refined OS and new direction under HP, the Palm Pre 2 stands a good chance of attracting new users. Users who want a compact smartphone with a functional QWERTY keyboard and a slick, fast OS will want to check out the Palm Pre...

By Canadian Reviewer on January 26, 2011

Though not a big leap from earlier Palm Pre phones, it is an improvement in everyway.How you you use this phone makes a lot of sense, and as a smartphone, it’s simple, in a good way.It misses out on the impressive range of apps available on other...

By Recombu on January 18, 2011

Palm has won fans among those who like a phone to be cute, smart and intuitive, enviably quick, but not too complicated, and the Palm Pre 2 continues to refine that proposition with faster processing power, a better camera and, thanks to WebOS 2.0,...

By RegHardware on January 06, 2011

100

The Palm Pre was quite hyped before its release. It was touted to be the next iPhone killer after Android. While the phone did quite well in terms of sales, compared to the iPhone and even Android, it was a clear flop. webOS was a very good mobile...

By BrightHub on December 30, 2010

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