The Pre wasn't for me...

[joshwithachance]

i have a blackberry bold and the reason i decided to switch to the pre was the itunes sync and 8 gigs built in and the cheaper plan, BUT after have 4 replacements and nonstop problems with the pre for those 10 days i couldn't return it fast enough and get my bold back. soooooo happy again <3 i have a phone that actually works, doesn't have any hardware issues, AND can last all day battery wise (:

[pathymo]

Originally Posted by joshwithachance

i have a blackberry bold and the reason i decided to switch to the pre was the itunes sync and 8 gigs built in and the cheaper plan, BUT after have 4 replacements and nonstop problems with the pre for those 10 days i couldn't return it fast enough and get my bold back. soooooo happy again <3 i have a phone that actually works, doesn't have any hardware issues, AND can last all day battery wise (:

K thanks bye.

[reedimus]

So in YOUR opinion, don't buy a palm pre.

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[joshwithachance]

im just saying that if you have a super sturdy blackberry the pre will feel very cheap to you.

[pathymo]

Originally Posted by joshwithachance

im just saying that if you have a super sturdy blackberry the pre will feel very cheap to you.

Um.... I know plenty of people who had blackberrys who switched to the Pre and have never once complained about it feeling "cheap".

So now that you have a blackberry again, and this is the palm pre/web os forum and you have nothing productive to add to it.....

ok thanks bye.

[CNYBlackBerryAddict]

In the times I've tested it out in the store, it hasn't felt cheap to me. Granted, it doesn't feel like my Curve 8330 does in my hand, but that's because it's not an 8330. Is it different? Yes. Will it take some getting used to? Yes. Are there issues like there are with all new phones? Yes. Look at the problems lots of people had with the Tour -- a BlackBerry model. Are those being addressed? Yes. Did everybody have the issues? No.

If I get a Pre, I'm going to invest in a good case/skin. I really should do that with my 8330, but I haven't yet. I figure a case will add a touch of sturdiness to any phone.

Is your opinion the be all and end all of those who have switched between Pre and BlackBerry? No. Thanks for the valiant effort, though.

Basically, the thread title should be "Why I won't by a Palm Pre ever again: one man's story".

[joshwithachance]

don't get me wrong: the WebOS is AMAZING! when i wasn't having hardware issues i loved using the phone, but the build quality seems underpar which isn't really that acceptable these days. and the people that dont complain about their pre's obviously don't mind dead pixels because nearly ALL have them and they drive me insane. but i think the pre works for some people.

is there a way to change the title of a thread on here?

and @pathymo i actually DO have good info to give about the pre, SOFTWARE wise. i did have the phone for a week and a half...

[CNYBlackBerryAddict]

Originally Posted by joshwithachance

don't get me wrong: the WebOS is AMAZING! when i wasn't having hardware issues i loved using the phone, but the build quality seems underpar which isn't really that acceptable these days. and the people that dont complain about their pre's obviously don't mind dead pixels because nearly ALL have them and they drive me insane. but i think the pre works for some people.

is there a way to change the title of a thread on here?

and @pathymo i actually DO have good info to give about the pre, SOFTWARE wise. i did have the phone for a week and a half...

Well, you can always ask a mod to see if they'll change it for you. I know you were frustrated with your Pre, but I dunno...the title seemed rather harsh, especially if you also had good experiences with it from the OS/software side. I'd venture to say a lot of Tour owners felt this exact same way when it came out, though...but I think in both cases, hopefully the respective manufacturers will learn from the initial production and make corrections.

[pathymo]

Originally Posted by joshwithachance

and @pathymo i actually DO have good info to give about the pre, SOFTWARE wise. i did have the phone for a week and a half...

A whole week and a half? Wow! You should apply for a job at Palm and help them develop their next iteration of the Pre!

[joshwithachance]

Originally Posted by pathymo

A whole week and a half? Wow! You should apply for a job at Palm and help them develop their next iteration of the Pre!

well, for me, i can pretty much know everything about a device within a few days so thats why i said that.

[Jancy10]

Originally Posted by pathymo

Um.... I know plenty of people who had blackberrys who switched to the Pre and have never once complained about it feeling "cheap".

So now that you have a blackberry again, and this is the palm pre/web os forum and you have nothing productive to add to it.....

ok thanks bye.

I know a few people that switched to a Pre from a BB and had to switch back because of problems!

I like the Pre's design and the WebOS is kool but I don't think is a phone fit for me, I just don't think I can get used to the small keyboard...IMO the Pre is far from being crap it will get better over time

[avt123]

Originally Posted by joshwithachance

im just saying that if you have a super sturdy blackberry the pre will feel very cheap to you.

The Bold is super sturdy, but if you have taken a look at the recent BBs that have come out, and have had the chance to hold them, they feel like POS.

[joshwithachance]

Originally Posted by avt123

The Bold is super sturdy, but if you have taken a look at the recent BBs that have come out, and have had the chance to hold them, they feel like POS.

I do understand what you are saying. None of the new berries feel as sturdy and nice as my bold. If I had the newer ones and switched to a pre I bet I would have kept it and dealt with the issues lol (:

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[barfighter]

I have had mine for 2 days and has completely locked up on me 3 times...took it back 4 another one.....Batteries suck an boy do these things get warm....I will monitor my 30 day return period very closely....

[bnhamm]

I left my Curve for a Pre and haven't looked back. The blackberry OS's are boring now and it's nice to have something new and different. It's just a matter of preference, really.