I am very excited to partner with my friends at TheMotherhood.com and participate in the Palm Pre Plus campaign on behalf of Verizon Wireless, by testing out the "multi-tasking made easy" apps featured on the Palm Pre Plus.
Oh, and these terrific ladies, too:
Quirky Fusion
For the last 4 weeks, I've be writing about my experiences (in very layman terms, of course) and sharing some great stuff, while I try really hard NOT to break their pretty new phone, too.
Week 1: I simply tried to learn how to turn the darn thing on.
Week 2: Went mobile with Facebook and Twitter.
Week 3: I synced my computer's Media Player with the Palm Pre Plus music player.
Today, I'm posting a recap and am very excited for the opportunity to share a Palm Pre Plus, with one of you, too!
FINAL VERDICT - WEEK 1: Using the Palm Pre Plus is a lot easier than I first thought -- what, no THICK user manual? The design is comfortable; however, I'm still having trouble with "gestures"and I believe this stems from always being in a rush and a lack of patience on my part.
There's plenty of online support and I'm looking forward to learning more about other features, like:
- Notification panel - stay aware of incoming calls, texts and emails and still keep doing whatever I'm doing, without interruption when, you know, I wish to remain unreachable...for just a few seconds, PLEASE
- GPS navigation - finding the cheapest gas station or nearest restaurant
- Trying out the camera and video capabilities
- The "start the dishwasher" and "finish the laundry" features
HAH! Just kidding -- there is NO "start the dishwasher" or "finish the laundry" feature...DAMMIT...not that I am aware of, anyway. Just making sure you're still with me ;)
FINAL VERDICT - WEEK 2: Using the Palm Pre Plus to help keep track of your social network and online friends is super easy -- what, no clicking through dozens of screens? Being able to scroll through apps and emails and then, with a quick flick of the finger, just swipe them away when I'm done is, I think, very cool.
DOWNSIDE: Yes, I am STILL having trouble with "gestures" and accidentally opening screens, or apps, that I didn't want, in the first place, well, it IS very frustrating.
UPSIDE: Still loving "start the dishwasher" and "finish the laundry" features!
[still kidding]
FINAL VERDICT - WEEK 3: Syncing music files from my computer was fast AND easy -- even for a dork, like me -- and I haven't even figured out how to do that on my Eternity, until, my good friend JayMonster sent me an email and showed me how (thanks, Jay!) and, now I've got another Palm Pre Plus burning a hole in my tote bag.
Want one?
I'm very happy to tell you that the folks at Verizon Wireless have sent me a Palm Pre Plus to share with one (1) of our readers!
Because, we roll like that!
U.S. RESIDENTS ONLY, PLEASE!
[Retail Value: $149.00 with online discount]
[Note: You will need to sign up for Verizon Wireless data plan, for full synergy, just so you know]
LINKAGE:
Click here for an online tutorial for the Palm Pre Plus: http://phones.verizonwireless.com/palm/
Click here for a product demo online: http://support.vzw.com/swf/palm_pre_plus/swf/simulator.html
Are you on TheMotherhood.com?
Do you do Twitter? Follow along the conversation online by using the hashtag #VerizonPalmPrePlus (it's long, I know, but kinda fun to type!)
GET IT HERE: To enter, leave a comment below, like, if you're married to your cell phone [Mine? We are in trial separation, at the moment] along with a valid email address on this post by 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 10th and you're automatically entered to win. One (1) winner will be picked (via random.org) and announced via email and posted on My Prizey Giveaways Page!
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DISCLOSURE: I wrote this review while working on a Verizon Palm Pre Plus campaign by TheMotherhood.com on behalf of Verizon Wireless and have been given a Palm Pre Plus (and prizes for giveaways) to facilitate my review.
