Comments on: Should Palm Drop WebOS for Android?

By: DROREZ

DROREZ — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 18:49:35 +0000

That would be a step back in evolution. All we need is better hardware for webOs… I love the palm keyboards, don’t change that!

By: Mark

Mark — Mon, 03 May 2010 20:46:21 +0000

WEBOS IS GREAT!!! Android is too, and with HP buying it, this is no longer a question, but a answer “NO”…

By: Getsurin

Getsurin — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 07:45:46 +0000

I am not sure if it is too late for Palm to rescue themselves. They have taken too long to act and their loyal customer base and huge developer base have mainly deserted them for other aggressive platforms. Without these two bases, Palm will be left behind fighting a losing battle.

By adopting Android, Palm will become another commodity among the sea of handset manufacturers most of them are part of larger businesses.

By: teljohny

teljohny — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 02:27:30 +0000

It is time that Palm get back to their source. which world phone can do what the Z was able character recognition and other feature. Their a large number of apps. They missed the GSM so that was what got them. We want an elegant phone that can be a very powerful Call/Comp/Cam just watch Picard with his PAD.

By: Xylenz

Xylenz — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 01:20:42 +0000

People are right about the Pre in that the hardware feels fragile. The Pixi, on the other hand feels solid and looks elegant! Go feel one for yourself. Its also fast enough for the vast majority of people. And its tiny, which is more important than you think…

There is no reason to wait for palm to get a better app catalog. There is no reason to wait for the Sprint Pixi to get wifi. There is no reason to wish the Pixi had a bigger screen. Why? Because the Pixi is tiny. It is tiny enough that you can easily carry it in the same pocket as an iPod touch, which has all of these features. Why wait for one device to do it all when you can carry both slim devices that together cover all of the bases?

By: Bsalazar

Bsalazar — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 22:39:42 +0000

If only Google and could allign to make an iPhone-killer OS. Android 2.1 Enterprize Edition + Palm WebOS
And not to mention, HTC would make a device running this OS and put HTC Sense on it…

By: JJ

JJ — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 18:13:12 +0000

Agreed. WebOS is the REASON for the Pre. It is not the hardware. What Palm has is the best OS for a phone or standalone device. That is what will lead them into the future.

My hopes? WebOS device for Verizon and another for ATT. I have heard this week that both of those are in the works. Palm Pre MUST stay on the Sprint network (along with Pixi) but the WebOS OS does not need to stay with Sprint.

The THOUGHT of putting Android on a Pre is laughable. WHY? The WebOS IS the reason for the Pre… nothing about the hardware is compelling. Oh, it is useable, feels nice, convenient, etc. but so are other phones. No, it is the WebOS… that is the ticket.

It is my thought that Android and iPhone are more worried about WebOS than any other implimented OS. They don’t consider Palm a serious competitor, but they fear the OS is so superior that if it gets some traction, it will grow in popularity. Just ask any users of the OS… experienced users who have used Android 2 and iPhone and WinMo…. they all will tell you that WebOS is the best OS. They will also tell you that apps such and the hardware should be more solid. So, Palm… produce a great piece of hardware, and open up development… and you may have a winner on your hands.

Truly, it is the best smartphone/webphone I have ever used. And I have used a number in my job.

By: RS

RS — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 18:05:35 +0000

Thank you Mark!
That is the exact same thing I was thinking when I read others’ comments. Sprint’s 3g network is far more vast(and reliable) than AT&Ts, and they allow free voice and data roaming on Verizon when out of the Sprint service area. Why would Palm use AT&T when they already have bandwidth issues with the number of data-hogging iPhones on their network? Verizon may have been a decent choice, but their unlimited data plans are pretty much double the price of Sprint’s. Verizon is expected to release the Pre come January. WebOS is awesome! I do, however, believe that a hrdware(design) upgrade would make Palm devices more marketable. The processor is plenty fast to handle just about anything.

By: glentomas

glentomas — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 07:19:12 +0000

Because of my job, I get to see/use all of the new phones and networks. I love the WebOS. However, Palm stumbled at the gate here.
1. They made a poor choice in hardware physical design (not performance, love the TI-OMAP). They CAN NOT compete at that size. I do not like using the web on this small screen! At its best, the keyboard is annoying.
2. Restricted the dev community to a very small bunch!!! wth!

They should either:
1. Open their OS to other hardware makers.
2. Run to Android when they call. Skin (well much deeper, of course) their look and feel for Android (for various hw manufacturers, this would be the default Android look).

It seems Palm tried to follow the Apple route, WITHOUT the Apple might and community behind them; that is, One OS experience on one Hardware platform (as much as I despise this boring socialist approach). Its work for Apple but, sorry Palm, you’re no piece of fruit.

My two cents.

By: Steb0ne

Steb0ne — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 02:28:45 +0000

I agree scuba… Plain and simple. Sprint has the best plans and no problems at all with the network around my area. I’m a longtime WM user; early Pre adopter and new Hero user, and must say… I was pretty disappointed in the so called “multi-tasking”, Android offers. WebOS is much better in that aspect, and the hardware that really matters is in the inside and that’s barely even being used right now. WebOS will be even better once it’s optimized.

By: Yaya

Yaya — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:53:39 +0000

This is article is so dumb. To say Palm drop WebOS for Android is sort of analogy of saying United States should switch English to Spanish due to the fact that we have over 100mil latinos speaking in this country.

By: Mark

Mark — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:25:03 +0000

I have a Pre and webOS is fantastic, the Pre hardware could be better but the keyboard took about a day to get used to and although people complain about the screen size, it really isn’t an issue. The screen has the same resolution as the iPhone and many other phones and it is much more pocketable compared to these phones. I think Palm going to Android would be abandoning something that has enormous potential. For those of you that complain about Sprint realize that when you don’t have sprint coverage you roam at no charge on the Verizon network and Sprint is significantly cheaper on plans as well.

By: scuba

scuba — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:02:19 +0000

People that say the Palm Pre is crap and Sprint isn’t worth anything must not have either or really have nothing better to do than complain. I have a Palm Pre and it is the best phone I have ever had. I also travel and in fact, I am on a plane every Friday and every Sunday and Sprint has never let me down. Not only are they reliable, there is no comparison in pricing with the other networks.
About the OS? It’s too soon to talk about this. In another year Palm will be better positioned to decide what to do. WebOS is an excellent OS.

By: the boss

the boss — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:18:14 +0000

I have a pre and a htc hero and webos is way better than android… All they need is a phone with a bigger screen and keyboard and yes change this slippery ass plastic material but the os is the best out right now

and side note you can get wallpapers for your palm pre and android phones here http://www.mp3hustle.com/palm

By: ari-free

ari-free — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:27:10 +0000

Palm should do what HTC and Sony/E did and make their custom UI for android. They probably won’t and developers just won’t be interested in webOS.