Palm Pre 2 16GB Verizon Smartphone with Slide-Out Keyboard, Touchscreen, GPS and Wi-Fi Hotspot $75 Shipped @ D/S

I'd be all over this if it was an ATT or Tmobile version so it could be used as a world phone. One of the only reasons I dont switch to Sprint/verizon's superior coverage.

This is tempting. I have a Palm Pixi but I've had issues with it - the Touchstone compatible case doesn't seem very durable and the older WebOS is a bit laggy and buggy. I guess that's a moot point since WebOS is pretty much done for... but I hear 2.x is at least a little better. If this ever gets down to $50 or less I'd probably jump on it.

Wow, Verizon was still selling this for $149 just a few days ago with a 2yr contract.

I'm a Big WebOS fan. Have used Pre+, Pixi+, and currently run a Verizon Pre3, yes a 3.

I bought a Pre2 from Verizon as a $50 upgrade for my Daughter during a sale a while back but she is still on her Pixi+. I guess she will switch when it dies.

Tempted to get one of these as a cheap backup to the Pre3 at this price.

If you do get one be sure to go to Precentral.net now Webosnation.com and check out how this phone can be updated. Preware is a must.

Unfortunately there are not as many apps as Android or Iphone, but there are some good ones.

The best thing about the webos phones is the touchstone charging. You can pick a touchstone up for cheap now. Chech eBay or Amazon for those.

jplee3 said:   This is tempting. I have a Palm Pixi but I've had issues with it - the Touchstone compatible case doesn't seem very durable and the older WebOS is a bit laggy and buggy. I guess that's a moot point since WebOS is pretty much done for... but I hear 2.x is at least a little better. If this ever gets down to $50 or less I'd probably jump on it.Not sure about the Pixi - but there was a huge difference between the Pre+ and Pre2. If I had not just bought one I would be jumping on this. I am still considering if I need a back up for my back up at this price.

I've been happy with my Pixi but recently decided to burn my final upgrade before they don't allow you to keep unlimited data. If I didn't have a Galaxy S3 coming, I'd probably grab this Pre just to "upgrade" a bit. Still, it is too bad WebOS is dead.

I'd assume it should work the same way as activating a new Pixi Plus:
Howard Forums link

However, I don't have a Pre 2 (yet, anyway), so can't guarantee the procedure is identical.

Will Verizon force a data plan if I activate this on an out of contract line?

vtrgnk said:   Hm, thinking.... I have a Palm Pixi and an HP touchpad, like both of them a lot. But do I like them enough to continue with obsolete hardware and dead-end street software? Google now offers (https://play.google.com/store/devices/details?id=galaxy_nexus_hs... the Nexus $349 contract free, will have jellybean 4.1 in july. Compare e.g. the screeenresolution: Nexus has 6 times the screen resolution of the Palm Pre. Thanks to the OP anyway, but I think I realize now it is time to move on.

I have the same dilemma - do I upgrade to a better but obsoleted Palm Pre 2, having already owned both a Pixi and Touchpad? The biggest downer for me was when the Google Maps API went away, forcing Bing Maps. I hate Bing Maps! Not to mention most of the other prehistoric apps on the Pixi. I'm sure WebOS 2 is a little better, but by how much?

These days it's hard not to pay an arm and a leg for a smartphone if you're not on a contract with a big name company. I guess it might be worth it in the long run though if you're with PagePlus or prepaid...

jplee3 said:   This is tempting. I have a Palm Pixi but I've had issues with it - the Touchstone compatible case doesn't seem very durable and the older WebOS is a bit laggy and buggy. I guess that's a moot point since WebOS is pretty much done for... but I hear 2.x is at least a little better. If this ever gets down to $50 or less I'd probably jump on it.

I use a Palm Pixi on PagePlus. If you overclock it, WebOS is much less laggy.

You just need to install something called "PreWare." Just search for it. Then you can add all of kinds of apps, overclock the cpu, and other stuff.

suderduperloo00p said:   Verizon doesn't even sell Palms on their website. Get a used droid instead. I have a pre plus got a droid x I still need to put on page plus. Stay away from palms, trust me!

For a basic user, especially someone using PagePlus, there is nothing wrong with WebOS. It lacks "toys", but my Pixi has a decent browser and apps for Pandora, Yelp, Open Table, Slacker, and Twitter. Heck, even YouTube runs pretty well on there.

OMG, they want $4.99 shipping on each one.

Will the wifi part work with no Verizon account on the phone....

A friend just got a US Cellular/WM $50 a month prepaid Samsung Repp ($130)
It has the wifi apparently and is really liking it....

yesidonoitall said:   cnIsfg said:   yesidonoitall said:   OMG, they want $4.99 shipping on each one.

OMG, $4.99 to ship a 3lb box anywhere in the US! What are they thinking? Then again , I hear you charge $50-$75 to ship a single laptop you sell on eBay so I would not be so quick critizing others like DS who have always charged a nominal < $5.00 per unit ordering and shipping fee vs the 500-600% markup you charge your customers.


I have free s/h......

That is not what I hear. Your "free shipping " is relative to net price paid. You do not offer discounts if I buy more than one of your "free shipping" laptops. It is not free when you mark your item $50-$75 to cover handling and shipping that cost you a fraction of that markup. Would you feel better if DS sold these for $75 with free shipping? Isn't it still the same net price regardless of how many you order. How is this any different than how you treat your own customers with your jacked up free shipping?

Anyway back to the topic....

If one was to buy this and use it on PagePlus, what is the process and cost to get it activated?
What are the plan options?
Can this be used as a hotspot for a tablet?
Thanks.

fatmar said:   Anyone know if this will work under Pageplus service? Thanks.
Yes, it can be used with PagePlus.

cnIsfg said:   For current pre 2 owners, does the Pre 2 include a Touchstone compatiable charging back installed from the factory or do you need to buy as an optional accessory and replace the factory installed one like the Pixi Plus?
The Pre2 does already include a Touchstone compatible charging back installed.

jplee3 said:   vtrgnk said:   Hm, thinking.... I have a Palm Pixi and an HP touchpad, like both of them a lot. But do I like them enough to continue with obsolete hardware and dead-end street software? Google now offers (https://play.google.com/store/devices/details?id=galaxy_nexus_hs... the Nexus $349 contract free, will have jellybean 4.1 in july. Compare e.g. the screeenresolution: Nexus has 6 times the screen resolution of the Palm Pre. Thanks to the OP anyway, but I think I realize now it is time to move on.

I have the same dilemma - do I upgrade to a better but obsoleted Palm Pre 2, having already owned both a Pixi and Touchpad? The biggest downer for me was when the Google Maps API went away, forcing Bing Maps. I hate Bing Maps! Not to mention most of the other prehistoric apps on the Pixi. I'm sure WebOS 2 is a little better, but by how much?

These days it's hard not to pay an arm and a leg for a smartphone if you're not on a contract with a big name company. I guess it might be worth it in the long run though if you're with PagePlus or prepaid...

There is a brand new replacement google maps app in Preware that blows away everything else that came before it.

Moonsea said:   Can this work on Sprint?
Sort of, but it takes a little surgery. If you already have an active Pre 1 with Sprint, you can do some hacking and get this working on your Sprint plan. Google for "Sprint FrankenPre2". It is also discussed a lot on the webOS Nation forums.