ENDS MIDNIGHT TONIGHT: Handango are having a sale, 15% off everything, all software, all platforms

[From Handango] This ends tonight at Midnight. Handango are having a sale, 15% off everything, all software, all platforms. Make the jump and use promo-code FIFTEEN at checkout.

The latest JKOTR podcast is available for your listening pleasure

The latest JKOTR podcast is available for your listening pleasure. Make the jump. Matt’s back from möbius with a handset rundown
Maybe Pocket PC isn’t such a bad name, after all
Hands on with the HTC HD2
Kevin has a 3.5G wireless broadband secret he’s been holding out on
Google’s Chrome OS explained

A Treo 650 Booting Android?

Google Android running on a Treo 650 according to TreoCentral, cut in 1min 50seconds to see.

Tell us how you use your mobile device?

A lot of you are sending in your user thoughts on how and why you use your mobile device and that's great, now with that in mind, feel free to send a couple of lines or a couple of paragraphs it's down to you what you send it. So let's continue to hear how you have been using your mobile device and email them into me via - sammymcloughlin@gmail.com

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How my TE keeps me healthy

[From Ben Sharples] I'm representing the TE, I still use it daily mostly as a reminder of when I should take my medication. I also think Palm had the best organizer functions of any PDA and I rely on it totally to keep me healthy.

Overall I'm very happy with my Pre

[From G Tuck] Sammy, I enjoy your site, thanks for a wonderful resource. Like many of your readers I'm pleased with the Pre. I did have some screen problems at first but I got a replacement. I'd say the battery is much better than my 680 which I used previously, I'm not having to charge it twice a day like I did with the Treo. On the other hand I'd like to see developers get behind the Pre operating system and produce more apps as I find it quite frustrating. But overall I'm very happy with my Pre.

Freaky as it sounds I love my Pre!!

[From Will] Sammy I love PalmAddict just as much as my Pre hahaha. I thought I would write and tell you that I love my Pre because it's just so cool. Everytime I get my pebble out and slide open the keyboard my friends always comment just how cool it looks. When I show them I can twitter from it they are even more impressed. They are equally impressed when I can slide between open apps. I also locve the camera, the picture quality is awesome and I forgot to say that I love using it as a phone. Freaky as it sounds I love my Pre!!

Got my Pre in July and still love it

[From Richard Leicher] Sammy I've had my Palm Pre since July and I still love it. It's tons better than my Centro. I admit I have been tempted by the iPhone but the Palm and homebrew apps have kept me with the Pre. The only thing negative to say is that the keyboard is not as good as the Centro but everything else rocks. Thanks Sammy for a great website.

eXpansys Friday Special Offers

[From Zoe at eXpansys] If you wish to take advantage of any of the special offers then make the relevant jumps to eXpansys.  eXpansys Friday Deals: Selected deals between 11am and 5pm, 20th November 2009    

- Acer beTouch E200 Windows Mobile 6.5
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- Acer beTouch E100 Windows Mobile 6.5
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- Nokia 6700 Classic Silver
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- GMAX 2-Bay Alloy Desktop Hard Drive Enclosure
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- Novatel Wireless Merlin XU870 3G HSDPA 3.6/7.2 Mbps ExpressCard
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- B-Stock Palm m500 PDA + Accessory Pack
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- Chilly the Singing and Dancing Polar Bear
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- Premier Systems Keyring Breathalyser
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These deals are available on Friday the 20th of November 2009 between 11am and 5pm by following the links above only. Normal pricing will apply outside of these hours*. *Voucher codes do not apply with these deals. Limited to 2 units per customer, available while stocks last. Prices and availability subject to change, www.expansys.com website price and availability always applies. All prices inclusive of VAT unless stated. Terms and Conditions apply, E&OE. ©2009 eXpansys plc.

Free Audible offerings at PalmDiscovery

More free Audible offerings over at Palm Discovery this morning.

Well Thought Out

[From Dallas Hinton] I’ve been a Palm user for many years, and have always had a desk cradle to keep my precious toy safe. I did the same (at great expense!) when I switched to a Windows Mobile device. After a brief and horror-filled year with that device (don’t ask!) I’ve now changed to an iPhone—so naturally I want a desktop cradle for it! The officially approved Apple products, while very nice, were way too expensive, so I searched the net (isn’t that the obvious solution?). I should mention that I had a nice set of car/motor-home holders made by Brodit PowerClip, too.

In my browsing, I discovered a product called PED3 by Thoughtout (http://thoughtout.biz). Let me tell you, this product is just fabulous. There are various pieces that can be assembled to fit your desk, your car, and even your bicycle! I purchased the PED3-Auto plus a NAJA King – which looks like a snake!

The concept is blindingly simple – a cradle (Called FORM) that looks a bit like a human being, with soft, bendable arms that will fit an iPhone, iTouch, or iPod either with or without a case/skin, and a stiff, short, but flexible stalk that mounts onto any of several different base types. The extra NAJA King is a 3 foot long coil that sits on the desk – the FORM cradle plugs into the snake and will rotate and bend to any angle. It’s perfect for nightstand, desk, even the kitchen counter for your recipes!

The PED3-AUTO has a very adjustable base that will stick to almost any surface with your choice of screws, super strong glue, or suction cups. I was able to easily modify the base to fit onto the portable piece from my Brodit PowerClip so I can move my mounted iPhone to the car and motor home effortlessly.

The company also makes a desktop stand which also the iPhone (iPod, iTouch) to rotate to any orientation. There are a few other surprises on their website, too!

This has to be the most amazing stand/cradle I’ve seen—have a look for yourself at http://thoughtout.biz – by the way, their customer service is excellent, too!

How I am using my phone

[From R Rigters] Hello Sammy and hope you had a wonderfull time visiting NYC which is my home but now reside in Florida. Ok, I am still a loyal user of Windows Mobile with my Sprint Touch Diamond which I happen to think is a great phone for my business. Every morning I check my to do list and calender and then I check all my personal and business email and quickly respond and I must say with Windows Mobile hotmail with Microsoft Exchange is must fater than the Blackberry Push email. After an hour I have a program called Meta Trader as I watch the Dow as well as major currencies move in realtime. While eating breakfast at my desk I look at my facebook account as well as Twitter and then I whip out Sling Player on my Diamond and watch Bloomberg, Cnn.com as well as CNBC for the lastest business. And last but least the best part of using my Touch Diamond is sending PDF files as well as copies of email wirelessly via Active Print to my printer. Windows Mobile is alive and well and still going strong.

My on-going thoughts on the HTC Hero

Thanks to the guys at Clove, we have been able to spend a few days with the new HTC Hero and I absolutely love it. The device is HTC’s attempt to re-establish themselves as a major player in the smartphone market, with the iPhone, BlackBerry and Palm Pre currently being seen as the first port of call for a new device. With such high importance put on the device, it had to deliver, and it does!

Firstly, it is important to remember that rather than running Windows Mobile OS, HTC have adopted Google’s Android OS and the HTC/Android team is a great mix and straight away, my impression of HTC devices being more for business than pleasure went straight out the window.

The device is a very good looking piece of equipment and the device does not feel cheap and flakey but instead solid and sturdy, an attribute I very much like in a device’s make-up. It comprises both touch-screen and button operational options and the roller-ball is a great addition that I think gives it something unique. I also like the fact that the roller-ball is an optional usage addition rather than a necessary one, such as with the BlackBerry. A friend of mine recently found his BlackBerry roller-ball none functional and it really minimised how much he could use his device. With the Hero however, there is always the option of just using the touch-screen option if the roller-ball wasn’t working.

The chin of the device also has some other short-cut buttons which I find very useful. There is a call button that obviously brings up your call list, as well as a home icon, something I find essential on a device ever since using my iPhone! I just think that it is good to know that no matter how far into something you are, you can quickly go back to the home page at the press of a button. The menu button is a necessity to the device as it brings up the full list of available programmes. When I looked at the number of programmes available as standard I was pleasantly surprised with what was on offer. It was at this point of my review that I stopped for an hour to play the MOST addicted game ever created; Teeter. The game is a simple tilting game but highly addictive, but anyway, back to the device!!

The last few buttons compromise a search button which searches Google at the touch of a button. Not surprising considering the device runs Android but also a great feature that I would find useful in my everyday life. Finally, the all important ‘back’ button is located next to this and I must admit it did take a bit of getting used to being at the bottom of the device but it is easily on hand for constant use.

The touch-screen on the device is a lot better than other HTC device’s that I have used in that it is instantly responsive and this just makes navigating with the device a lot of fun. This is also vital to me when needing to get things done quickly as I don’t want to be waiting for my device to catch up with what my fingers are trying to tell it.

The home screen is very well displayed and attractive with a good sizeable clock in the middle and some key shortcut bookmarks underneath. Similar to the iPhone, the bookmark is inter-changeable so you can pick and choose which bookmarks you want displaying on your home screen. As well as this, sliding to the left and right, there are alternative views and on my device I had a shortcut to a weather update as well as my Google alerts and even to my bookmarked webpages. This device really is designed to help people on the go and with so many different things on offer; you could play with this device for a long while and still not establish everything it has to offer.

Onto what is one of the fundamental considerations for a device, its camera capability. And, boasting an auto-focus 5 mega pixel camera, this seems to be a winner. The device also allows for video recording, a function fast becoming a must-have on any device. The camera function also allows you to change the white focus and balance as well as setting up your desired resolution. You can even pop a self-timer on there and an effect, should you wish. It is this level of detail with the device that makes it so appealing. Plus, as it is Google Android, all your Google products, ie Docs, Calendar, etc. are built in as basics.

I would recommend this device to people looking for a truly state pf the art device. The Hero encompasses all the abilities that you expect from a device and then some.

The HTC Hero is available from Clove Technologies.

Tell us how you use your mobile device?

A lot of you are sending in your user thoughts on how and why you use your mobile device and that's great, now with that in mind, feel free to send a couple of lines or a couple of paragraphs it's down to you what you send it. So let's continue to hear how you have been using your mobile device and email them into me via - sammymcloughlin@gmail.com

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Google News has been revamped for mobile devices including the Palm Pre

Google News has been revamped for mobile devices including the Palm Pre. "For some unbeknownst reason Google has offered Google News in a mobile-friendly version to BlackBerry, Windows Mobile and S60 devices, but has failed to provide the same experience to iPhone, Android, and Palm Pre device owners." Read in full.

Sammy's Diary

I'm totally jet-lagged out today. I just returned from the States back over to the UK for a week or so before I go return, and there is a ton of email waiting in my inbox, I'm sure you all know what it's like. You're really tired and can't be bothered going through each of the emails and responding so I dictate responses using QuickVoice Pro for the iPhone. It saves time and allows me to respond to emails that need a lengthy response. Of course I have dictated this post on my iPhone.

Win a copy of WordPop for your Palm OS, Windows Mobile or iPod Touch / iPhone

[From Todd] Todd at Smartbxdesign wants to give PalmAddict readers a chance to win a copy of the excellent WordPop which is available for both Palm OS, Windows Mobile and iPod Touch / iPhone. All you have to do is answer the following question:

QUESTION: Which SmartboxDesign game can you play online or on your PC?

HINT: The answer can be found on their homepage - http://smartboxdesign.com/ 

Send your answer along with which version of WordPop you want, eg the iPhone version, put WORDPOP in the subject line and email - sammymcloughlin@gmail.com

Thanks again to SmartboxDesign for arranging, check them out for some great games for your mobile device - http://smartboxdesign.com/

Google OS system explained and revealed

Google OS system explained and revealed over at the Gizmodo. "Until today, Google's Chrome OS has been little more than a wordy concept. Now, finally, we truly know what it is, what it looks like, and how it works. Here's the breakdown: Google went to great pains to emphasize that today's event wasn't a launch—that'll come a year from now, apparently, with a public beta still well over the horizon. This is all about a seeing the OS for the first time; understanding in real terms how it's different from what's out there; figuring out why you might actually want to use it; etc. So! Here's what we knew going in:" Gizmodo after the jump.

Protect your iPhone, and yourself with Proporta

[From Hannah] Remember if you use the promo-code PALMSM at checkout then you get 10% discount.

It’s an alarming, but not entirely surprising fact that the filthiest things we encounter on a regular basis are computer keyboards and our mobile phones.  In fact, the average mobile has 25,127 germs per square inch, whilst the average toilet seat has just 49.  Which is pretty horrifying if you stop to think about it.

So to help protect you against these lurking nasties, Proporta has developed the Antimicrobial Silicone Case with SteriTouch (Apple iPhone 3G/3GS).  Crafted from a super tough silicone skin that guards against scratching and impact damage, the case is covered with an antimicrobial coating to protect against germs and bacteria.  Available in black and grey, this stylish and lightweight case doesn’t just look after your iPhone – it looks after you into the bargain.

PS. Take music with you wherever you go with Proporta’s Twisted System – Portable Speakers. Now in stock.

Information Week reports that the iPhone is the top selling phone in the US

[From Hans] Information Week reports that the iPhone is the top selling phone in the US. "The stats are in. During the third quarter of 2009, the Apple iPhone 3GS was the top-selling smartphone in the U.S. Research In Motion (NSDQ: RIMM), however, owned nearly every other spot in the top ten. Who's the real winner here?" Read in full.

Sammy just received my pre and I'm soooo happy

[From Mike Fahl] Sammy just received my pre and I'm soooo happy. Love the packaging it reminds me of my Treo Pro which I have just handed down to my daughter. What I'm most looking forward to is discovering what webos is about. I know that there are some killer apps already available and with more apps being added everyday I can't wait to discover what the future has in store. Thanks Sammy because your site was partly the reason why I went for the pre.

the-gadgeteer reviews of the Blackberry Curve 8300 case

If you have a Blackberry then take a read of the-gadgdter review of the Blackberry Curve 8300 case. "I wonder whether more money is spent on our gadgets or the things we use to hold and protect our gadgets? One of the major players in this arena is Otterbox. They make cases for just about any phone, including iPhones, Blackberrys, Palms as well as iPods. These are serious cases. They even make waterproof iPod cases as well as their namesake Otterboxes, rugged cases the company describes this way" Read in full.

Winners

Here are a list of winners from my Garage Throwaway which I closed earlier last week. Congrats and if you can all respond back to the emails that we just forwarded to you this morning please then that would be great.
JO8614
Ben Chaplin
Dallas Hinton
John Bennett
Paul Green
Seth
Herman

The PreCentral reviews the Body Glove Faux Nylon Case for Palm Pre

The PreCentral reviews the Body Glove Faux Nylon Case for Palm Pre. "While most clip-on cases add some protection and color to the Palm Pre, the Body Glove Faux Nylon Case for Palm Pre takes it a step further by adding some textural visual flair. Sporting two contrasting textures, the Faux Nylon Case encases your Pre in a layer of protective plastic while still providing access to all the phone’s features. But is the extra protection and style worth the extra bulk that this case adds?" Read in full.

Me and my LifeDrive

[From John McNulty] Sammy although the LifeDrive was never a success I use mine as a iPod. Why do I need to spend money to buying an iPod when I can transfer all my music to my Lifedrive. I can also take my pictures, You Tube videos and my diary with me. The LifeDrive was the original iPod Touch and I still love mine.

The new Engadget

What do you think to Engadget's new look? "Welcome to the new Engadget, humans! As you can tell by taking a quick look around, we've been doing some major work on the site behind the scenes, and we couldn't possibly be more excited to finally share this work with the rest of the world. For months now -- nearly the whole year -- we've been tinkering, adjusting, tweaking, and honing the experience at Engadget with one goal in mind: do what we do as best as we can, and bring news to our readers better than anyone else." Read in full.

Personally I think the Pixi is a mistake and is nowhere near as good as my Pre

[From Templeboy] Sammy am I the only person who doesn't like the Pixi, I mean what is with the name? It just wants to be a Centro. This is 2009 and there is no WIFI, I mean come on Palm get a grip why would we want a Pixi? The Pre despite its flaws is a great phone and it least it is wireless. Personally I think the Pixi is a mistake and is nowhere near as good as my Pre.

Getting a Pre and saying goodbye to the iPhone

[From Mike Bray] Amazon has shipped my palm pre so I hopefully should get it for the weekend and I'll be able to say goodbye to the iPhone. I don't have anything bad to say about the iPhone but I got really excited when the Pre was announced and knew I wanted one but I held out for a price drop and now I have got it at a reasonable price.

Amazon Slashes Palm Pre To $79.99; Pixi Now $24.99

[From Eric Mann] Barrons reports that "Amazon Slashes Palm Pre To $79.99; Pixi Now $24.99" "In the latest example, Amazon.com (AMZN) has slashed the price of the Palm Pre to $79.99 with a two-year service plan from Sprint (S); they’re also throwing in free activation of the phone. And if that’s too much, you can get a Palm Pixi from Amazon for only $24.99, again with free activation." Read in full.

Figuring out my Palm Pre

[From IB] Morning Sammy, yesterday I got my Pre, I'm spending all day today figuring it out but I do like it and it's great to be back with a proper keyboard as opposed to a touchscreen. Got it already connected via WiFi and sending you this message from it. Hope you're having a great vacation Sammy.

WordPop! for the iPhone and iPod Touch - Updated

[From SmartboxDesign] WordPop! for the iPhone and iPod Touch - Updated

WordPop! for iPod Touch and iPhone has been updated several times in the last few months. Get the most value by installing version 1.4 at no cost.

New Features

Best Words screen to show off your big words

High Score screen to impress your friends

Word List with 180,000+ entries - How many can you find?

To Upgrade Click the link below to iTunes

Then select Applications from the left Menu

Then select Updates from the menu on the bottom.

Any application that has an update will be listed, including WordPop!

Visit the iTunes Store to Check If You Have the Latest Version

Using my iPhone in NYC

Picture below taken with my iPhone

My regular readers will know I'm in New York. I'm using my iPhone. I'm using to listen to tunes. I'm using it to retrieve my email, update Twitter & Facebook, check proposals received from clients, make sure that work that draft work is approved. My iPhone is my office away from home and it has proved to be very useful here in New York. More how I use my iPhone in NYC as the week goes by. I hope that you are all well.

In the meantime let me know how you are using your mobile device and I'll post on the PalmAddict website - sammymcloughlin@gmail.com

15% off all eReader purchases / eReader for Google Android

[From ereader] old news but my internet was down yesterday but eReader for Android is now available for your downloading pleasure. You also get 15% off all purchases by using promo-code android15 at checkout. eReader after the jump.

Centro for the time being

[From Neil Hart] Like others I think Android will be a hit but at the moment I'm not convinced by it. webOS is winning me over but I've yet to make the move because Palm OS is what I trust and use. It's worked for this long so for the time being I'll continue to use my Centro.

For Palm, 2010 will be a year of channel expansion

[From Eric Mann] For Palm, 2010 will be a year of channel expansion according to the All Things Digital guys. "For Palm, 2010 will be a year of channel expansion, with its new webOS handsets coming to more carriers. Top among them, Verizon (VZ), which has been rumored to be getting a device “like the Palm Pre” since Palm (PALM) launched it. In a research note to investors today, Kaufman Bros. analyst Shaw Wu says a Palm smartphone on Verizon is pretty much inevitable." Read in full.

I use my Pre for EVERYTHING!

[From texstoryteller] Sammy, I'm sitting in dentist office this morning, so I have some free time on my hands as I wait. I use my Pre for EVERYTHING! I use it to email on the go, text, update my social media, read rss feeds, listen to music, books & podcast, it wakes me up in the morning & keeps me organized & FINALLY it's a great little phone to keep in touch with business clients, friends & family. It's my everything phone & I would be lost without it.

So the Pre is less than a year old so let's give it a chance.

[From Kyle] Hi Sammy thanks for keeping a great website and I hope you are having a good vacation. Despite the negative press about just how well the Palm Pre is selling I'm very happy with mine. I got a good deal and Sprint is a very good network. Obviously there are issues such as time lags, battery issues etc but on the whole I haven't experienced anything too serious. Palm is already aware of some of the issues so I have confidence that Palm will resolve. The App Store is growing all the time and I have already downloaded some great apps. So the Pre is less than a year old so let's give it a chance.

webOS 1.3.1 Did NOT Restore iTunes Sync, but is That the Least of Palm’s Worries?

webOS 1.3.1 Did NOT Restore iTunes Sync, but is That the Least of Palm’s Worries? Is an interesting piece over at the iPhone Blog. "iphone_batman_pre_serious Sure, okay, since Palm has been faking iPod status to provide iTunes sync for a while now, and Apple has been updating iTunes to stop them every chance they get, when a new version of Palm’s webOS comes out and it DOES NOT re-enable that sync, it’s news. Right? So, to be clear, neither the newly introduced Palm Pixi candybar or the just-updated Palm Pre can sync with iTunes 9.0.2 (though older versions of iTunes 9 might still work)." Read in full.

20% off the Proporta Palm Pre cases

[From Hannah] Hannah at Proporta has been in touch to let me know that PalmAddict readers can get 20% off the following Palm Pre cases, at Proporta until the end of the month.

http://www.proporta.com/F02/PPF02P05.php?t_id=4683&t_mode=des

"The Crystal Case with Soft Feel Base (Palm Pre), has been designed to add little bulk whilst complimenting rather than hiding the stunning looks of your Palm Pre. The Crystal Case with Soft Feel Base allows you to use your device whilst in the case and will keep your Palm Pre looking fabulous. A soft-feel base makes it soft to the touch, but super tough."

http://www.proporta.com/F02/PPF02P05.php?t_id=4655&t_mode=des

"Crafted from the finest quality leather, the precious screen of your Palm Pre remains protected by a tough aluminium plate lining, whilst you maintain full use of your device thanks to some cunningly positioned cut outs, allowing access to all ports and controls. "

Make sure you use the promo-code PRE20 at checkout to avail your discount.

Tell us how you use your mobile device?

As I'm in NYC this week updates are a little slower because I have a crazy busy week but we'll be back to normal with our posting next week.

A lot of you are sending in your user thoughts on how and why you use your mobile device and that's great, now with that in mind, feel free to send a couple of lines or a couple of paragraphs it's down to you what you send it. So let's continue to hear how you have been using your mobile device and email them into me via - sammymcloughlin@gmail.com

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