Palm Pre 2: Conclusion

This is Part 3 of a multi-page review. Part 1 of covers the design of the Palm Pre 2, while Part 2 discusses the performance. And don't miss the Image Gallery.

CONCLUSION

If you're in love with the webOS platform and can't wait until this summer for the Palm Pre 3, or your older device has suffered an unfortunate accident, then the Palm Pre 2 is fairly attractive at the low $50 price point. It's small, light, and does a great job of keeping you on track by seamlessly organizing all of your information in the background. It doesn't have the gee-whiz factor of the latest and greatest devices, but it's a solid, usable smartphone.

Pros

• Simple, understated design
• Easy to use webOS
• Good battery life
• Good camera

Cons

• Small keyboard makes accurate text-entry tricky
• Adobe Flash support is hit or miss
• Fewer third-party apps than competitors

Individual Ratings: *

Service, Warranty & Support  
Ease of Use 
Design 
Performance 
Value 
* Ratings averaged to produce final score