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What to Expect from HP WebOS Tablet

mphonenews.com — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 19:00:44 +0000

There have been a number of reports and rumors that HP will dump Windows 7 Tablet project. In my opinion, this is a better strategic move from HP. Why would you create two products to compete with each other. Would Apple create an iPhone and Android phone at the same time so that you have more choices when it comes to smartphones? Why not make a product that can change the world rather than a product that so few people are interested in. We already have tablets running on Windows. Who needs more Windows tablets.

Well, even if HP doesn’t kill the HP Slate, we will definitely see a new tablet powered by Palm WebOS before Christmas this year. But what can you expect from HP WebOS Tablet? Everything you find on the Palm Pre Plus can be easily brought to a large touch screen. And it’s not going to be called a tablet. I don’t think HP want this new product to be associated with those clumsy tablets that are not sexy. The only competitor in the large touchscreen mobile device is Apple’s iPad. So, whatever the iPad doesn’t have, HP want to have them on the new WebOS device. Just to give you a few – digital camera, support for Flash. So, what do you expect the new WebOS touchscreen device will have? Leave us a comment below. Thanks.

Will iPhone 4 Replace Your Palm Pre

mphonenews.com — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 18:48:50 +0000

600,000 iPhone 4 were preordered during the first day and nearly crashed AT&T and Apple’s system. I have no doubt that Appple is on track to sell 1 millions of iPhone 4 during today’s official launch. Will iPhone 4 replace your Palm Pre, Palm Pre Plus, and Palm Pixi Plus? A couple of readers responded to why you should switch from Palm Pre to iPhone 4. Are you still waiting for Palm Pre 2? What will Palm Pre 2 include? Double the screen resolution? Double memory capacity? What else can Palm and HP do the fend off competition from Apple and Google. I am pretty sure that HP and Palm will definitely come up with something extraordinary before Christmas. Let’s keep our fingers crossed.

Is HTC Evo 4G in Stock

mphonenews.com — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 18:23:17 +0000

Is HTC EVO 4G in stock (retail or online stores)? Nope, no wonder it’s the number one Sprint phone this year. Sure, Palm Pre had its share of spotlight during CTIA 2009, but the HTC EVO generated even more buzz in 2010. From my personal visits to a number of Sprint retail and online stores, HTC Evo already ran out of stock in the first 2 days. Some online authorized dealers aren’t even allowed to sell it during the first 1 months.

Although 4G is only available in selected metro areas, Sprint has sold more HTC EVO 4G than any other Sprint product launch in the past. With more 4G coverage coming soon this year, I am sure the EVO will be super hot this summer. If you find the EVO 4G in stock during your visit to local stores, get them right away! Good luck.

Which US Carrier has Palm WebOS Phone?

mphonenews.com — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 20:09:39 +0000

You probably know that Sprint has always been the first one to release Palm smartphones. But who else carry the Palm Pre Plus and Palm Pixi Plus? Now every major carrier in the United States has Palm Pre or Pixi except T-Mobile. In fact, TMobile never carry Palm products before and has no plans to do so in the near future. The Pre arrived on the market about a year ago and since then the WebOS family has grown to include Pixi, Pre Plus, and Pixi Plus. Not only the number of devices are growing, the numbers of carriers to increasing too. Sprint was the only carrier in 2009 and now that Palm Pre Plus and Pixi Plus are available through AT&T and Verizon Wireless. Consumers have more choices and don’t need to be locked into a single carrier. This is just the beginning. As competition heats up from Android and iPhone, expect more innovation from Palm and HP on both hardware and software!

HTC Evo 4G is Number One Sprint Phone

mphonenews.com — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 20:09:38 +0000

What’s the number one Sprint phone right now? To answer this question, just go to any Sprint retail store and ask what phone have sold out since last Friday? The HTC Evo it is. The EVO 4G has taken the number one spot on Sprint’s top selling phones this year. This happened only a few days after the official launch. Can you imagine if they have more units in stock? People are comparing the EVO 4G with iPhone 4. In fact, very few people mentioned any trouble of choosing Palm Pre or HTC EVO. We have to admit that Palm Pre is no competition to the Evo. Let’s just hope that HP can come up something more amazing later this year (chances are they will release something before Christmas shopping season).

Should You Switch from Palm Pre Plus to iPhone 4

mphonenews.com — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 17:10:40 +0000

I just posted a few reasons why you should upgrade to HTC Evo 4G. What about switching from Palm Pre Plus to iPhone 4. The new iPhone looks like having so much more than Palm Pre Plus has to offer. 1GHZ vs. 600mhz processor speed, 960 x 640 vs. 480 x 320 screen resolution, 5 megapixel camera vs. 3 megapixel, and 720p videos at 30fps vs. VGA at 30fps. Plus there are so many more apps for iPhone than for Palm Pre. What’s keeping you from upgrading to iPhone 4 from Palm Pre Plus – carrier/network, price, or features?

Upgrade to HTC Evo 4G

mphonenews.com — Sun, 06 Jun 2010 11:04:57 +0000

We already know Palm Pre is not 4G ready, so why not upgrade to HTC Evo 4G now for a great price? Every spec on Evo is more favorable than that from Palm Pre. The only thing some of the long time Palm users might be concerned is the lack of physical keyboard – but trust me, you don’t need one after you play with Evo for a day or two. The absence of physical keyboard actually is a big advantage – the phone is lighter and slimmer. We have HTC Evo for sale now for $189.99. For a limited time, this price is good for new account, upgrade, or add-a-line. Price is cheaper than what the retail stores offer plus you don’t need to file a rebate claim at all. Upgrade to HTC Evo today and save more money!

New Phones for Verizon Wireless June 2010

mphonenews.com — Sun, 06 Jun 2010 11:04:56 +0000

For those who want new phones for Verizon June 2010, here is a list of Verizon Wireless phones worth checking out in June – LG Ally and LG Fathom. Both are smartphones. The LG Ally runs on the latest Android 2.1 while Fathom is a Windows phone running on Windows Mobile Professional 6.5. For anyone new to the smartphone world, the Ally is a great a place to start. Although I am not a big fan of Windows phones, I always have trouble opening old version of Excel files (especially older versions) on Palm Pre, Android, and iPhone. On Windows Mobile phones, it’s no trouble at all. So, for someone who would like to take their Microsoft documents to go anywhere the LG Fathom looks like a better choice. Prices are not yet finalized. Expect $100 rebates from retail stores on these new phones for Verizon in June 2010.

How Much is Palm Pre Plus Mobile Hotspot

mphonenews.com — Sat, 29 May 2010 20:54:19 +0000

How Much is Palm Pre Plus Mobile Hotspot
Want to carry your laptop with you and connect to the internet anytime and anywhere you want? You need a wireless laptop card or a Palm Pre Mi-Fi Mobile Hotspot. So how much does Palm Pre Plus Mobile Hotspot cost? $40 a month normally. That’s on top of $30 unlimited data plan every month. Expensive? Not really. consider what they charge for 5G wireless data on a laptop card, it’s really not a big deal. You can connect up to 5 Wi-Fi devices at the same time. What if I tell you free Mobile Hotspot today. This bonus feature costs absolutely nothing. If you have a laptop data plan, it’s time to switch to the Palm Pre Plus and take advantage of this free MiFi offer.

Smartphone Protection Plan

mphonenews.com — Sat, 29 May 2010 20:54:18 +0000

You probably don’t need to buy insurance for your cell phone if the phone itself doesn’t cost much. What about smartphones like Blackberry? Should I purchase a device protection plan for my smartphones? Smart phones are expensive without contract. Depending on the hardware specs, they can cost anywhere from $400 to $600. You can get a decent laptop with that much money these days.

Let’s take HTC DROID INCREDIBLE for example. It costs $599 without a service plan. So, what happens when it breaks after just a few months, and if you don’t have a Verizon mobile device protection plan? In that case you would have to pay $599 for the exact same phone. That’s a lot of money to pay for a new mobile phone. So, what can you do to protect your investment? Buy a smartphone protection plan from Verizon Wireless for $7.99 a month. I know that’s $2 more than the insurance you have to pay for a flip phone. But it’s a very fair deal. Here is the break down:

1. You pay $150 for the DROID Incredible with a new contract.
2. Opt in the mobile device protection service for $7.99/month
3. When your smartphone doesn’t work, file claim right away.
4. pay $89 deductible once the claim is approved.

Let’s say your new smartphone stop working on the 12th month. At that time you already pay $95.88 in total equipment protection fee. Add the $89 deductible you will end up paying $184.88 in total. That means for $184.88 you will be able to replace your broken smartphone with a new a refurbished one. That’s a very good deal consider the retail price for smartphone like HTC DROID INCREDIBLE costs $599.

I highly recommend getting a smartphone protection plan if you had a habit of losing or breaking your phone in the first 12 months. Otherwise, just be extra careful with your new phone. Good luck.