A Day in the Life of the “Mom Palm” – Palm Pre Plus Review & Giveaway
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So I have been using the Verizon Palm Pre Plus (read my first post on the “Mom Palm“) for the past few weeks and really putting it through the paces of my ultra crazy, busy, technology dependent life. I thought I’d share with you what a cell phone really has to do in order to keep up with me! And if you keep reading to the end, you can find out how to win a $50 Visa gift card from Verizon!
A Day in the Life of a Mom Palm
- 6:00 a.m. – Alarm goes off. Feet hit the floor, head down the stairs to the coffee pot! While coffee is being made, I quickly check my email on the Palm Pre Plus (ok, I’m impatient) and let the dog out.
- 6:30 a.m. – Get first of 3 kids up for school – others staggered by 15 min. each. Check the weather and my calendar for the day on the Palm Pre Plus and look up a recipe for dinner (using the What’s for Dinner app) while making lunches.
- 7:30 a.m. – Everyone in the car and drop off kids at school – get a text message from my walking buddy wanting to do our workout at 8 a.m.
- 8:00 a.m. – Take Palm Pre Plus on the walk. Since we are trying to get back into running shape we use the cool countdown timer app to alternate 2 minutes walking with 2 minutes running.
- 9:00 a.m. – Back from workout, showered and plug the Palm Pre Plus back in to charge while I work. Get text messages from hubs and friends in between.
- 12:00 p.m. – Alarm on Palm Pre Plus goes off reminding me of a conference call I have.
2:30 p.m. – Afternoon craziness officially starts and this is where the Palm Pre Plus seriously gets a workout. Head out to pick up kids from school. Check email in carpool lane and can actually open the PDF file (thanks to the built in PDF viewer) containing event sheet for upcoming swim meet and read them (big improvement over my last phone).- 4:00 p.m. – Drop off two kids at swim and head to grocery store with third. Use shopping list created from Whats for Dinner app. Drop off third child at gymnastics. Check in with husband via phone in between.
- 5:30 p.m. – Back at the pool waiting for swimmers to be done. Check email, upload a cute picture of kids to Facebook, use TweeFree to check in with online pals on Twitter, make notes on favorite websites using Evernote app – and did I mention I can do all of this with my headphones on listening to my favorite music?
- 6:00 p.m. – Youngest one done with practice waiting for older one. Let her play Flash Cards on the phone followed by Crossword Light (I seriously love this app) while we wait.
- 7:00 p.m. – Back home and time for dinner. Pull up our dinner recipe on Whats for Dinner and get dinner started. Check email in between and respond to client questions without walking into the office.
- 7:45 p.m. – Chill out time with family.
- 9:00 p.m. Get text message from my daughter who is still at gymnastics practice to let me know her carpool is on its way to the meet up point. Pick her up and head home to make sure all homework is done and get all three kids in bed.
- 9:30 p.m. – Palm Pre Plus goes back on the charger while husband and I hang out, watch TV and surf on our laptops (not always but most nights) – we are a multitasking family!
Now that is a cell phone that works!
Overall, how has the Palm Pre Plus scored during my trial with it? I’d give it an A-. Minus? Really? Yep, because while this phone rocks, but there are a few little things that are either missing or could be better. For example, the camera is great but there is no capability to take video yet (coming in version 1.4); I’d really like to be able to assign different notification tones for email and texts; and I like the Google Maps but wish it had the built-in free navigation (I’m sure that is just a matter of time, too).
Now something good for you!!
I have been given a $50 Visa Gift Card from Verizon to give away to one of my lucky readers. That’s $50 to spend on what ever you want!
How do you win?
Leave a comment on this post no later than midnight March 16, 2010 answering one of the following questions:
- What is your favorite feature on your cell phone (or mine
)? - How do you use technology to keep your busy life on track?
Get an extra entry by getting social – use any of the buttons at the bottom of this post to spread the word about the giveaway. Leave a separate comment telling me whether you tweeted, stumbled, or otherwise shared this post using one of the social buttons. I will select a winner using Random.org and will post it here.
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Disclosure again – I have been given the Palm Pre Plus and the service package for it by Verizon for a few months, they are providing the gift card for the giveaway as well. I am also being compensated for my time.
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UPDATE: We have a winner!! Lucky #21 Courtney. Thanks again to all who entered.
309 Comments
March 9th, 2010 at 10:06 pm
Would surely love the multi-tasking, since I now have the 700p. Switching between apps is horrible since my phone can take actually minutes to switch from one to another.
March 9th, 2010 at 10:16 pm
Would love to win $50! My favorite feature on my phone is a full qwerty keyboard. It makes text messaging MUCH easier.
March 10th, 2010 at 4:41 am
My favorite feature on my phone is the touch screen!
March 10th, 2010 at 4:42 am
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tweeted
March 10th, 2010 at 5:37 am
I love my Palm Pre Plus. I left the iPhone for it due to it’s multitasking capability. I’m a mother/stepmother to 6 kids so my phone has to work hard. It’s not only my communication device, it’s also my primary computer for acccess to Facebook, Twitter, web searches…etc. Great device!
March 10th, 2010 at 10:50 am
The favorite feature on my phone would have to be the accelerometer and touch based interface. My phone allows me to check emails on the go, check the markets and listen to music.
March 10th, 2010 at 1:38 pm
I just got a Pre and love it. Gestures and touchscreen are my favorite things – SO much easier than my DH’s Blackberry!
March 10th, 2010 at 4:04 pm
Woah! WebOS 1.4 is already out… well, at least for us Sprint users. I tested the video & it’s what you’d expect. Not the same quality as my FlipHD, but it’ll do for a phone. I love the Palm releases new features via free OS upgrades, versus making us buy a new product!
I use SprintTV to keep my kids occupied while we’re waiting for something. I can quickly pull up Hannah Montana or Phineas and Ferb and they’ll be entertained for a while.
The Sprint Navigation is pretty good, too. When my wife takes our Garmin GPS, I can use my phone to get where I’m going.
All that’s great, but a good camera is my favorite feature. Too many times the kids are doing something that I want to capture, or share, and I don’t have the camera with me. But I always have my phone.
March 10th, 2010 at 9:13 pm
My favorite feature of my cell phone is my QWERTY keyboard. It makes texting so much easier and faster.
And I like the camera feature because it’s so convenient to always have a camera with me.
March 10th, 2010 at 9:17 pm
I tweeted.
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username: mem4dr
March 11th, 2010 at 12:28 pm
I am obviously missing out because my cell phone does none of those things, except phone calls and the alarm. OK. So, it does have texting capability, but I don’t use it. So, I guess your article is telling me I need to upgrade. I could use all of those cool features, too!
March 11th, 2010 at 1:21 pm
My fave feature of my phone is the ability to access my email immediately and/or on the go! It really enables me to respond quickly to emails or requests!
March 11th, 2010 at 1:22 pm
tweet
http://twitter.com/mannabsn/status/10331465556
March 12th, 2010 at 9:12 am
To be able to get email.
March 12th, 2010 at 9:24 am
I really like the functions of my iPhone, but sometimes coverage isn’t the best.
March 12th, 2010 at 9:41 am
I’d love to have your What’s for Dinner app to find a recipe for dinner, for the shopping list, and then while cooking too. Wow!
March 12th, 2010 at 9:46 am
I use technology like mobile phones, GChat and Facebook to stay in touch with friends around the world. My favorite feature on my cellphone is the nice keyboard for texting!
March 12th, 2010 at 9:54 am
my favorite feature is the contact list.
March 12th, 2010 at 10:03 am
My favorite feature is the touchscreen.
March 12th, 2010 at 10:04 am
my favorite feature on my blackberry is all the apps. I love pandora!
Great app
March 12th, 2010 at 10:05 am
tweet
http://twitter.com/MeandBells/status/10373018395
March 12th, 2010 at 10:30 am
My favorite feature on my phone is the slide out keyboard to help me text faster lol. I cant live without it. If I try to use the number/letters keypad it takes me FOREVER
Great contest thank you!
March 12th, 2010 at 10:33 am
Following you on twitter and retweeted
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March 12th, 2010 at 10:51 am
I love the touch screen!
March 12th, 2010 at 11:28 am
The best feature of my cell phone is its size, it’s so small!!! I keep all my contact #’s stored in my phone so I can reach anyone anytime!
March 12th, 2010 at 11:50 am
My favorite feature on my cell is the mobile TV.
March 12th, 2010 at 11:50 am
My favorite feature is the technology itself – I can stay in touch/instantly connect with family and friends. And I don’t have to sit home half of the day tied to a landline to conduct my personal business. I feel much better when my kids are out and about, that I can access them at the touch of a button. That is SO huge!!
March 12th, 2010 at 11:52 am
My favorite feature on my cell phone is the camera (and it does video!) so that when I am with my grandchildren and they do something cute (often) I can take a picture or video and look at it again and again.
March 12th, 2010 at 11:54 am
Following you on Twitter!
March 12th, 2010 at 11:54 am
Tweeted this contest!!
March 12th, 2010 at 11:54 am
I use my phone’s web browser conestantly.
March 12th, 2010 at 11:55 am
Subscribed!!
March 12th, 2010 at 11:59 am
I love my broswer on my phone.
March 12th, 2010 at 12:17 pm
I use technology in keeping fit! from the wii fit tracking everything to online sites for food, ipods for music. Even a GPS for mapping out new places for riding and jogging.
March 12th, 2010 at 12:18 pm
My favorite feature is the camera so I can snap shots of the kiddo while out and about without having to carry a separate camera.
March 12th, 2010 at 12:58 pm
Right now my fave features are loud speakerphone, picture quality and texting. Of course not as lucky as you and don’t have a smartphone even though could really use one with my consulting work
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March 12th, 2010 at 1:25 pm
My favorite feature on my phone is the camera, since I often forget my regular camera and I hate to be the bad mom who missed the cute picture moment!
March 12th, 2010 at 1:25 pm
Would love to win! I am a HUGE texter and one of the best features on this phone is the full keyboard that is easy to use too! I had the blackberry curve before this and felt that the keys were so difficult to use, i kept making mistakes. Im happy I made the switch to this phone!
March 12th, 2010 at 1:45 pm
My favorite feature on my cell phone is that it is nearly dead and my contract is up in June so I get a new phone from Verizon. This $50 would be really awesome to put towards paying my bill!
March 12th, 2010 at 1:50 pm
I work for an agency doing in-home nursing. I might end up anywhere. My favorite feature is email.
March 12th, 2010 at 2:17 pm
Favorite feature is that it can take photos. Love it!
March 12th, 2010 at 2:18 pm
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March 12th, 2010 at 2:19 pm
I posted your giveaway on my Facebook page Carol P Dziuba http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=752204468&ref=nf
March 12th, 2010 at 2:38 pm
My favorite feature is the ability to web surf for quick access to addresses, phone numebers, price checks etc
March 12th, 2010 at 2:40 pm
Maybe with a full keyboard it wouldn’t take me 10 min to send a text..and it’d be readable!!!
March 12th, 2010 at 2:43 pm
My favorite feature on my cell phone is text messaging!
March 12th, 2010 at 2:45 pm
Love the Facebook application on the phone
March 12th, 2010 at 2:53 pm
taking pictures my son and daughtre-in-law just had twins on march 10th lucky i had a cell so i sould show them of at work
mverno@roadrunner.com
March 12th, 2010 at 2:59 pm
1.What is your favorite feature on your cell phone (or mine )?
Slider with keypad for texting
2.How do you use technology to keep your busy life on track?
My kids can call me to keep me informed with ease.
March 12th, 2010 at 3:00 pm
checking emails on the go is the very best feature
March 12th, 2010 at 3:09 pm
I love that I can take pics on my phone
March 12th, 2010 at 3:25 pm
I use technology in order to keep my busy schedule organized!
March 12th, 2010 at 3:28 pm
My favorite feature on my phone is text messaging
March 12th, 2010 at 3:41 pm
I love my full keyboard on my phone. I don’t know how I ever lived without it
March 12th, 2010 at 3:42 pm
I like the full keyboard on mine. It makes texting so much faster.
March 12th, 2010 at 3:43 pm
to check on kids while at work
March 12th, 2010 at 3:43 pm
I get reminder texts from my phone company or other companies to let me know my bill due date is company up—that’s how my phone keeps me on track!
March 12th, 2010 at 3:45 pm
I tweeted the contest http://twitter.com/pittsy82/status/10386934226
March 12th, 2010 at 3:53 pm
My favorite feature is that I can go on the internet.
March 12th, 2010 at 3:53 pm
my favorite feature on my Env2 is the qwerty keyboard
March 12th, 2010 at 4:12 pm
My favorite feature on my cell phone is its ability to make phone calls…No, really. I don’t text or have internet; I really just like that it works!
March 12th, 2010 at 4:26 pm
Definitely putting any of my favorite songs as ringtones. Nothing beats an Opeth lick when someone texts me.
March 12th, 2010 at 4:42 pm
My fav feature has to be the reminder feature….I get preoccupied and this would keep be aware of something I needed to be doing
March 12th, 2010 at 4:46 pm
How I use technology:
I use my computer for everything from finding a new recipe for dinner to tracking my son’s flight path to online shopping….and much more
March 12th, 2010 at 4:51 pm
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http://twitter.com/Grandma3710/status/10389336215
March 12th, 2010 at 5:20 pm
My favorite features are the camera and QWERTY keyboard!
March 12th, 2010 at 5:54 pm
My favorite feature is that I can check email easily & frequently.
March 12th, 2010 at 6:00 pm
Mine is my mp3 player.
March 12th, 2010 at 6:15 pm
My computer helps me keep in contact with family members that don’t live around here.
March 12th, 2010 at 6:48 pm
I love my IPod — it’s really taking my computer with me wherever I go. So it’s great that I have my contacts and photos and calendars. But my favorite thing is having all of my music with me, particularly at the gym. It really keeps me motivated.
March 12th, 2010 at 7:06 pm
On yours I like the Weather app..very useful.
I use email to keep in touch with friends and family.
March 12th, 2010 at 7:08 pm
Like you, I would love the Palm Pre to have video capabilities. My phone does, and that’s one feature I love about it!
March 12th, 2010 at 7:08 pm
Tweet!
http://twitter.com/genny315/status/10394626515
March 12th, 2010 at 7:10 pm
My favorite feature is the OFF button
March 12th, 2010 at 7:32 pm
My favorite feature is the touch screen.
austma7@aol.com
March 12th, 2010 at 8:21 pm
My fave feature would have to be speaker phone!
March 12th, 2010 at 8:26 pm
I would love to upgrade my 8360!
March 12th, 2010 at 9:16 pm
I can use my cell phone to make phone calls.
March 12th, 2010 at 9:42 pm
The touchscreen on your phone is my favorite thing!
March 12th, 2010 at 9:44 pm
MISSED CALLS BUTTON.
March 12th, 2010 at 9:44 pm
Tweet Tweet
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March 12th, 2010 at 10:14 pm
To get an email by phone
March 12th, 2010 at 10:19 pm
I LOVE the slide out keyboard on the PalmPre!!! I am horribly slow at texting, etc on my little keyboard on my “not smart” cell phone!
Thanks for the great giveaway!!!
March 12th, 2010 at 10:20 pm
I Tweeted about this giveaway here: http://twitter.com/katygmorris/status/10402199959
Thanks!!!
March 12th, 2010 at 10:21 pm
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March 12th, 2010 at 10:22 pm
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Thanks!!!
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March 12th, 2010 at 10:35 pm
My phone is 4 years old. Time to upgrade.
March 12th, 2010 at 10:36 pm
My favorite feature is my calendar.
March 12th, 2010 at 10:54 pm
My fave feature on my blackberry is the bbm feature, so I can keep in ouch wih my friends!
March 12th, 2010 at 11:01 pm
My favorite feature on my cell phone is that when I touch the screen it vibrates a little bit to let me know it felt my touch. Thanks for the opportunity to win $50!
March 12th, 2010 at 11:09 pm
the auto-dialer!
March 13th, 2010 at 12:11 am
I love my built in camera, even though I drive my husband nuts sending him pictures all the time.
March 13th, 2010 at 12:16 am
I love my keyboard it rocks & this is my favorite feature..
March 13th, 2010 at 1:17 am
My favorite feature on mt phone is the one button speed dial.
March 13th, 2010 at 1:33 am
I use the technology on my blackberry to keep my life in order… I use it as a calendar to keep my appointments, I use the email to keep up-to-date with work, and I use the alarm clock to make sure I’m not late for work in the morning!
March 13th, 2010 at 1:36 am
I like my calander/alarm feature the best. I use my cell phone to google addresses so that I don’t need a computer with my always.
March 13th, 2010 at 1:47 am
The grocery list. By the time I get to the store the paper list is gone, torn/missing bits, or crinkled and hard to read. (That’s my fave on your phone, btw. Mine could make calls, um…I think it could text, but it was well hidden, and…um…that’s about it.
March 13th, 2010 at 2:33 am
Email accessibility
March 13th, 2010 at 2:46 am
I use technology to simplify my communications. With myfamily.com, twitter, facebook, I can get a recap of everyone so quickly.
March 13th, 2010 at 3:08 am
my favorite feature on my cell is the conversations feature
autumn398 @yahoo.com
March 13th, 2010 at 7:00 am
caller id, i’ve never used that before.
March 13th, 2010 at 7:38 am
My favorite feature is the navigation system because I am horrible with directions.
March 13th, 2010 at 8:12 am
My favorite feature on my cellphone is the ability to get my email wherever I am.
March 13th, 2010 at 9:11 am
Favorite feature on my cell phone is the date calendar
March 13th, 2010 at 9:13 am
I love the video on my phone along with games!
March 13th, 2010 at 9:14 am
Tweeted:
http://twitter.com/kitkat234/status/10421252014
March 13th, 2010 at 9:28 am
My favorite feature on my cell phone is the camera!
March 13th, 2010 at 9:33 am
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March 13th, 2010 at 10:02 am
My favorite feature on my cell phone is that I have access to my email, facebook and twitter all in one spot!
March 13th, 2010 at 10:18 am
My fave feature on my cell phone is the clock. I never wear watches anymore.
March 13th, 2010 at 10:21 am
I love the fact that i can check emails online at any time and i use this everyday to keep in touch with friends and family.It makes my life more simple.
I tweeted here as carolynishis
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March 13th, 2010 at 11:04 am
I like the what’s for dinner app on your cell phone (I don’t have a cell phone yet).
March 13th, 2010 at 11:05 am
I’m extremely busy- in touch with 3000 people daily- as a political activist ( Independant, fiscal Conservative)
So I just couldn’t function without a Computer and my ipad and smartphone
March 13th, 2010 at 11:06 am
I use technology to stay in touch with family that is out of town and to keep in touch with friends. I like being able to check my email and social networking sites from my phone. I love you Palm Pre! I definitely would like one of those eventually. My birthday is this coming Thursday, I think I need to drop a few hints to family/friends
Thanks for the great giveaway!
March 13th, 2010 at 11:06 am
I StumbleUpon’d this post (slnet1)
March 13th, 2010 at 11:07 am
I tweeted the giveaway:
http://twitter.com/lipstickncandy/status/10425147613
March 13th, 2010 at 11:26 am
1. Texting is my favorite. I was always a fan of IM Messages so now they are on my phone
2. I use my phone to keep in touch because I am rarely in a place with a landline phone to contact people. I drive for work so I can keep work and family update on where I am and what I am doing
March 13th, 2010 at 11:41 am
I use technology to keep in touch with family and friends while I am travelling. It is a convenient way to involve them in my life at all times and for me to keep up on what they are doing.
March 13th, 2010 at 11:48 am
I like my flip phone because it flips closed. It’s old and verizon keeps trying to get me to upgrade my phone and i wont! I love my old phone
March 13th, 2010 at 11:55 am
I love the slide down keyboard.
March 13th, 2010 at 12:11 pm
Turn by turn navigation. I use my phone to check my emails so that I can put out fires at work.
March 13th, 2010 at 12:18 pm
My favorite feature on my Droid Eris has to be the camera.
March 13th, 2010 at 1:40 pm
My phone has nothing special but love having it anyways
March 13th, 2010 at 1:40 pm
I use my BlackBerry for email to keep in touch with friends and family when I’m traveling – it’s fantastic!
March 13th, 2010 at 1:45 pm
I really like the e-mail and the alarm feature on your phone, we just have a basic phone and are looking into upgrading, your info on the Palm Pre Plus was very helpful, thanks!
March 13th, 2010 at 2:18 pm
I love being able to take pictures, and immediately download them to my computer. I know, old school, but that’s me!
March 13th, 2010 at 2:38 pm
I know it’s basic, but my favorite cell feature is caller id. I need to know if I should interrupt my real life to answer the phone or not!
March 13th, 2010 at 2:58 pm
Love to win… love my Qwerty keyboard on my phone
March 13th, 2010 at 3:28 pm
i like the qwerty keyboard on mine.
March 13th, 2010 at 3:48 pm
I like the touch screen on my phone.
March 13th, 2010 at 3:55 pm
i have never owned a smart phone so all features are better then my old flip phone, as for the palm itself i like the multiple apps can run at the same time
March 13th, 2010 at 4:17 pm
I like the camera. I like being somewhere and being able to snap a picture and test it to someone and have them see what I’m talking about right then.
I’m too electronically inclined, but I do use the calendar on Outlook to keep track of appointments.
March 13th, 2010 at 4:19 pm
I’ve never tweeted in my life…but this blog made me go sign up.
Wow-I have really been missing out on technology-I guess it’s time to put away my stone tablet and chisel
I love the fact that everything is in one place on that phone. I can just see the organizing happening as I type.
Thanks for the great review and the giftcard giveaway…maybe I could use the giftcard to update my stone tablet to a touch screen model
March 13th, 2010 at 4:49 pm
visual voice mail
March 13th, 2010 at 4:50 pm
My favorite feature on my phone has to be the tip calculator.
March 13th, 2010 at 5:35 pm
My favorite feature on your phone is the ability to check email.
March 13th, 2010 at 5:55 pm
I love my camera on my phone because I can capture so many pictures of the kids. I don’t always have my camera handy but I do have my phone
March 13th, 2010 at 5:59 pm
My favorite feature is the camera on my cell phone! It comes in handy for those spontaneous moments with the kids when I don’t have my camera with me!
ouroboro2000 at gmail dot com
March 13th, 2010 at 6:01 pm
There are many features that I like but I love that the phone has camera and video.
March 13th, 2010 at 7:38 pm
I like that you can use navigator and take a phone call. We just became Verizon members and used the navigator. We got a phone call and ended up lost since it messed up the navigator. lol Thanks for the giveaway!
March 13th, 2010 at 7:44 pm
I’m way behind the times. I don’t even have internet on my phone. But I am happy to be able to get in touch with my family any time of the day or night. I don’t know how mother’s used to handle it when their kids went out without a means of communicating.
March 13th, 2010 at 7:45 pm
Tweet link
http://twitter.com/eswright18/status/10443983371
March 13th, 2010 at 7:51 pm
just having a phone whre my kids get a hold of me when i am away…simple pleasure
March 13th, 2010 at 8:01 pm
I don’t use my cell phone much, but I use my computer a lot to keep track of info. I have a sticky notes software program that I use to keep notes of things and put them up on my desktop. The program also features an alarm, so I can set it to remind me of things. Very useful, especially since my memory ain’t what it used to be.
March 13th, 2010 at 8:08 pm
My favorite thing about what your phone does would be what you wrote here:
Check email, upload a cute picture of kids to Facebook!
NICE!!
March 13th, 2010 at 8:36 pm
I use technology by having a calendar on my computer that I use every day.
March 13th, 2010 at 8:54 pm
I use technology by utilizing 3G and everyone’s cell phones to keep everyone informed of plans.
March 13th, 2010 at 9:09 pm
The ability to email. I use technology to multitask. I can do several things at once while using technology and that saves me time.
March 13th, 2010 at 9:49 pm
I love the touch screen
March 13th, 2010 at 10:06 pm
My favorite feature is the alarm clock – I can set it to remind myself to do things and not be late!
March 13th, 2010 at 10:14 pm
sign me up
March 13th, 2010 at 11:14 pm
I have begun a new job and I am finding technology is my friend. I use my phone for speed dialing, birthdays, and scheduling. My phone is very limited I see after comparing it to Verizon’s Palm Pre Plus.
@tnrina
tnrina at gmail dot com
March 13th, 2010 at 11:15 pm
Daily Tweet
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March 13th, 2010 at 11:16 pm
Following charpolanosky on Twitter
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March 14th, 2010 at 12:04 am
The contact list is my favorite feature
March 14th, 2010 at 12:14 am
I send myself emails with reminders all the time. Thanks so much for the great giveaway!
March 14th, 2010 at 12:16 am
I like the alarm clock feature.
March 14th, 2010 at 12:54 am
Qwerty Keyboard – much easier to text
March 14th, 2010 at 12:56 am
My favorite feature is the camera.
March 14th, 2010 at 3:23 am
The vibrate option…it is so annoying to hear other people’s phones go off anywhere and everywhere.
March 14th, 2010 at 3:45 am
My favorite feature on my phone would just be the camera feature. I love being able to snap pictures if i don’t have my camera handy.
March 14th, 2010 at 3:49 am
I love that I can assign songs as ringtones on my current cell phone..it’s like audible caller i.d. since I can tell by my ringtone who is calling me. What I dislike is my phone’s camera..it’s slow and takes awful photos.
March 14th, 2010 at 3:58 am
Since I don’t have a cool cell phone like yours (jealous? yep) was the Shopping List app (I’m terrible about shopping without one and always end up forgetting something important like toilet paper or more chocolate).
The technology I use to help me keep up is Facebook to keep in touch with old friends and new that I don’t get to see and talk to everyday.
March 14th, 2010 at 3:59 am
I stumbed Upon the contest: http://www.stumbleupon.com/stumbler/happyencilada/
March 14th, 2010 at 4:01 am
tweeted: http://twitter.com/happyenchilada2/status/10461756894
March 14th, 2010 at 4:06 am
I submitted contest on Delicious (id is happyenchilada)
March 14th, 2010 at 4:12 am
I voted and commented on the submitted site in REDDIT (my id on Reddit is happyenchilada)
March 14th, 2010 at 5:31 am
My favorite feature on my cell phone would be the ability to retrieve my emails.
March 14th, 2010 at 7:00 am
The touch screen
March 14th, 2010 at 7:27 am
The camera is my favorite feature on my cell phone.
March 14th, 2010 at 9:15 am
I mainly use calender, contact and reminder functions as far as tech stuff goes.
March 14th, 2010 at 9:20 am
tweet http://twitter.com/vlbsweeps/status/10468909379
March 14th, 2010 at 10:33 am
I only use a cell phone for phone calls, so my favorite feature is that I get to pick a lovely ringtone.
March 14th, 2010 at 10:34 am
I love technology, I am on the computer basically all day long, but as far as organizing our lives and our schedule, I am old school – I use my mental power and paper calendars/to-do lists. But email is handy for making plans with others.
March 14th, 2010 at 12:08 pm
My favorite feature on my cell phone is the sliding keyboard, it makes testing so much easier
March 14th, 2010 at 1:32 pm
My favorite feature is the keyboard, it makes texting so much quicker for me! I use technology to keep my busy life on track by using the organizer to schedule my day so I can do everything on the go, and do it in the most economical way.
March 14th, 2010 at 1:58 pm
The only thing I like about my cell phone is that it has a Qwerty keyboard.
March 14th, 2010 at 1:59 pm
I follow you on Twitter and I Tweeted: http://twitter.com/Vergingon40/status/10478060353
March 14th, 2010 at 1:59 pm
I am a fan on Facebook (KLM40)
March 14th, 2010 at 2:15 pm
I love the games mine can play..though outdated!
March 14th, 2010 at 2:53 pm
I have my appointments calendar on four different synced devices.
March 14th, 2010 at 3:49 pm
My favorite features is the vibration when I’m in a place where you don’t want it ringing.
March 14th, 2010 at 5:53 pm
The favorite feature on my phone is the camera. I love being able to take pictures at anytime and send them to family. I use technology in my busy life by storing all my important contact numbers on my phone so I have it available at any time
March 14th, 2010 at 8:09 pm
For me with my phone it is the ap store. How did we survive without them? Always something new to buy (or get free) to keep me entertained 24/7! There is an ap for everything!!!
March 14th, 2010 at 8:10 pm
tweeted @ferriza2
http://twitter.com/ferriza2/status/10491988459
March 14th, 2010 at 8:23 pm
My favorite feature on my cell phone is being able to go online when I need to.
March 14th, 2010 at 8:54 pm
My favorite thing about my phone is that is syncs with my computer/Outlook program. That is how I stay on top of my life with technology. I sync everything and then no matter where I am I know what’s going on in my life. I also love being able to check my email on my phone so no matter where I am I can get that done.
March 14th, 2010 at 9:01 pm
Touchscreen is a must
March 14th, 2010 at 9:16 pm
The camera is my favorite
March 14th, 2010 at 11:51 pm
i don’t have a cel phone, i use my dig camera so i can keep my sis updated on happenings (she’s out of the country)
March 15th, 2010 at 12:26 am
It’s a simple feature, I know, but I like the alarm on my cell phone. It keeps me from forgetting some time sensitive tasks during the day.
March 15th, 2010 at 1:03 am
My favorite feature is how it automatically syncs with my calendar and to do list
March 15th, 2010 at 1:31 am
I love the internet access on my phone, being able to look up an answer anytime/anywhere is great.
Thanks for the giveaway!
March 15th, 2010 at 2:21 am
My favorite feature… Hmmmm… VOICE COMMANDS. I know voice command is a bit old school compared to all the new features on phones, but I would be LOST without!
March 15th, 2010 at 6:21 am
I use Facebook to keep up with what all my friends are doing.
March 15th, 2010 at 6:27 am
My favorite feature on my cell phone is call quality.
March 15th, 2010 at 8:03 am
The main way I use technology to help in my daily life is to bank and pay bills online. I act as ‘book-keeper’ for a daughter and her family, and do taxes for the entire family, so having a virtual account book and the ability to go online and pay their bills with just a few clicks is very helpful.
March 15th, 2010 at 8:38 am
Your phone sounds great! I love that you can run multiple apps at once, and the crossword light would be great for me too!
March 15th, 2010 at 8:52 am
As a person who can’t stand an idle mind, I know I would use Crossword Light.
March 15th, 2010 at 10:12 am
On my phone my favorite feature is easy access to quick telephone numbers and the slide action of the phone how you can actually change the noise of the sound it makes when you slide the phone. I have a Samsung. I use technology via my cellphone as an alarm, to put important dates in and to communicate with friends that live far away.
March 15th, 2010 at 10:16 am
I like texting on my phone
March 15th, 2010 at 11:07 am
ANY app on the iPhone is my fave.
March 15th, 2010 at 11:22 am
I don’t have a cell phone. My favorite feature on your phone is the shopping list created from Whats for Dinner app.
March 15th, 2010 at 1:49 pm
My favorite feature on mine is the alarm clock–I use it to remind me of EVERYTHING!
March 15th, 2010 at 3:55 pm
My favorite feature of my cell phone is that the battery lasts for about 3 days under normal (normal for me anyway) useage. I don’t need to charge it all the time like most people do, and I find that fantastic! Thanks for the giveaway, $50 would be a month and a half of service for me!
March 15th, 2010 at 5:13 pm
My favorite thing on my phone is that I have a full keyboard of letters and when you press a button, they turn into numbers!
March 15th, 2010 at 5:26 pm
I love being able to access my e-mail on my phone, and knowing immediately when I have received it.
March 15th, 2010 at 6:30 pm
My favorite feature is the camera.
March 15th, 2010 at 7:01 pm
Yeah, I like the camera, web access, gps, etc., but my favorite phone feature is still the ability to make phone calls. Thanks.
March 15th, 2010 at 7:16 pm
My favorite feature on my phone is texting.
March 15th, 2010 at 7:19 pm
I use a reminder app on my computer to remind me of everything from bill pay day to hair color appointments.
oinkmoobaa (@) yahoo (.) com
March 15th, 2010 at 7:59 pm
I love a couple things about my phone… being able to text quickly, the camera and the task list option!
Thanks
March 15th, 2010 at 8:17 pm
I have a basic phone so not a lot of features. But all this new stuff is really tempting.
March 15th, 2010 at 8:18 pm
thumbed up on stumble
March 15th, 2010 at 8:22 pm
I actually don’t have a cell phone (I know it’s hard to believe). I use email to keep my busy life on track by catching up with friends, tying up business, and so forth.
March 15th, 2010 at 8:30 pm
Checking email on my phone is great
March 15th, 2010 at 8:52 pm
I use text messages and email on my cell phone. The apps such as gps help me get around and get to meetings on time.
March 15th, 2010 at 9:01 pm
My favorite feature is text messaging. Sometimes you just don’t want to have to talk to someone voice to voice
March 15th, 2010 at 9:26 pm
I like the shopping list thingy on your phone. I am forever forgetting my shopping list and it would be great to write on when I am thinking about it and have it when I need it.
March 15th, 2010 at 9:43 pm
facebook is great for keeping in touch with friends….
March 15th, 2010 at 9:48 pm
My favorite feature on my Blackberry is the app store- my favorite app is PrivacyStar, which lets me block telemarketers from calling.
March 15th, 2010 at 10:04 pm
My favorite feature of my phone is the camera. I know, not very exciting, but it is my favorite. I love being able to snap a picture anywhere anytime! THANKS!
March 15th, 2010 at 10:11 pm
My favorite feature of your phone would have to be the built-in PDF viewer — I rely on my laptop and phone to read and transfer files for work and school, and having the ability to open and read PDFs on my phone would be a major time-saver! Thanks!
gkaufmanss@yahoo.com
March 15th, 2010 at 10:36 pm
like checking email on the phone
March 15th, 2010 at 10:37 pm
use a computer to bank on line to save time
March 15th, 2010 at 10:39 pm
I hate my cell phone and I wish my cell service offered the palm pre. Love the touch screen on the palm and all the apps you can add. I had a palm treo but it went to cell phone heaven.
March 15th, 2010 at 10:41 pm
tweeted http://essentialkeystrokes.com/a-day-in-the-life-of-the-mom-palm-palm-pre-plus-review/comment-page-5/#comment-64752
March 15th, 2010 at 11:24 pm
Great $50 giveaway! I like the camera on my phone. My phone keeps me connected to my family wherever I am! Thanks! senekers@comcast.net
March 16th, 2010 at 12:17 am
I love my camera. I use it more than my regular camera!
March 16th, 2010 at 12:18 am
I tweeted
http://twitter.com/jjak2003/statuses/10553611679
March 16th, 2010 at 12:54 am
I’m just glad to have a re-dial button on my trac phone, but I think your phone being able to check the weather would be awesome. The only technology to keep me on track that I have right now, is my clock radio, at least I can get up on time!
March 16th, 2010 at 1:11 am
My favorite feature on my cell phone is the ability to make and receive calls. Beyond that, I guess the calculator has come in handy a few times. It’s a very basic model.
What I love about your new phone is that it can serve as a portable wi-fi hotspot, and you can use the GoogleMaps app to get directions when you’re already on the road and away from your computer.
March 16th, 2010 at 1:29 am
love the games on my phone, they can keep the kids busy while we’re waiting in line somewhere
March 16th, 2010 at 1:43 am
I Love cellphones that have The Flash feature on the camera!
March 16th, 2010 at 1:44 am
Stumbled this giveaway.
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March 16th, 2010 at 2:21 am
I love the touch screen, thanks!
March 16th, 2010 at 2:25 am
I use technology to keep on top of my email. I like being able to instantly reply to people and not let my inbox pile up, which is always stressful for me.
March 16th, 2010 at 2:26 am
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March 16th, 2010 at 2:28 am
tweet – http://twitter.com/jsoldham/status/10557988620
March 16th, 2010 at 3:28 am
My favorite feature is the camera. I love having the ability to take spontaneous pictures when my kids are doing something cute.
March 16th, 2010 at 3:43 am
I love the different apps that can entertain my kids while waiting patiently somewhere!
March 16th, 2010 at 4:01 am
touchscreen ty.
March 16th, 2010 at 5:42 am
my fave feature is the calculator
March 16th, 2010 at 8:30 am
I like the fact that my cell-phone rings and has very few options,,,although a cam would be nice
March 16th, 2010 at 9:03 am
I don’t have a cell phone, but I DO use “technology” to get through each week. My daughters set me up with everything I need, and I use it all. The latest was a program where i could put in all my dates for appointments and things, and when the time came, it would remind me. THAT was a terrific thing.
March 16th, 2010 at 9:19 am
My favorite feature on my cell phone is the texting feature.
March 16th, 2010 at 9:22 am
I truly love the what’s for dinner app!
ardelong2(at)gmail(dot)com
March 16th, 2010 at 9:41 am
It’s super simple, but I love the calculator feature. It helps me stay on budget while grocery shopping – otherwise I lose track and can easily go over.
I use technology to keep our life on track by scheduling reminders on our phones and computers.
soluckyducky at gmail dot com
March 16th, 2010 at 9:43 am
Tweeted!
http://twitter.com/soluckyducky/status/10570253771
soluckyducky at gmail dot com
March 16th, 2010 at 9:59 am
I like that it rotates 360 degrees.
I use technology by making life easier from everything like cooking to waking me up and putting me to sleep with the gadgets I have and use.
March 16th, 2010 at 10:01 am
Hmm fave feature- full keyboard to text.
March 16th, 2010 at 10:23 am
My favorite feature of my phone is the ability to send and receive email. It is such a time saver for me.
March 16th, 2010 at 10:42 am
My cell phone is an extremely basic one! It works and that is my favorite feature!!
Thanks for the giveaway!
March 16th, 2010 at 10:43 am
I was laid off quite a while ago, and bought a laptop to help me with my job search. With free wi-fi at library and Barnes & Noble, I am able to do a lot more than on my dial-up at home!
March 16th, 2010 at 10:55 am
I use mine to text
March 16th, 2010 at 11:10 am
My favorite feature is my video camera on my phone, it is always there to capture what my little one is doing.
March 16th, 2010 at 11:16 am
Uh – I’m counting my blessing that I have a cell phone AT ALL!! My husband doesn’t think we need them (although when I finally told him I’d had ENOUGH of having the kids stranded in one place while I was waiting somewhere else and I was going to buy a Tracfone whether he liked it or not, he was VERY quick to decide that HE needed it – so the kids STILL had no way of calling me when their plans changed! He’s lucky I didn’t beat him over the head with it! So then I bought another phone that my kids shared. When my son went off to college, I bought a 3rd phone, and even then, when I wanted to buy myself a phone, my husband balked. He said that if I were going to have an emergency, I could use HIS phone!!!
Aren’t you sorry you asked?
But anyway, the point of this whole thing is that I’m lucky to have a phone at all, so I’m really not the best person to say what features I like the most. I would sound very pathetic if I said that I liked the fact that it rang when my kids called 
March 16th, 2010 at 11:25 am
I subscribed with google reader
March 16th, 2010 at 11:26 am
How strange – one of my messages vanished.
I tweeted: http://twitter.com/bsw529/status/10574276107
March 16th, 2010 at 11:28 am
My favorite feature is instant message, can’t live without it
March 16th, 2010 at 11:29 am
I love my touch screen!
March 16th, 2010 at 11:46 am
I love the camara on my phone! I use it all the time. Thanks for the chance.
mogrill@comcast.net
March 16th, 2010 at 12:09 pm
Is “general awesomeness” a feature of the Palm Pre? If I have to pick just one, I would say that I LOVE the multitasking on the Palm Pre!
March 16th, 2010 at 12:10 pm
bonus entry: I tweeted about the contest: http://twitter.com/Audemars02/status/10576193687
March 16th, 2010 at 12:18 pm
I would love the Whats for Dinner option how kewl is that!
March 16th, 2010 at 12:26 pm
My fav feature is voice command because I am not safe to drive and even dial on the cell..lol
March 16th, 2010 at 12:27 pm
My cell phone is so old all it is is a phone, nothing else, my favorite feature is that the plan is so cheap I don’t do broke using it
singermagic1(at)yahoo(dot)com
March 16th, 2010 at 1:18 pm
This would really help me keep in touch. I am a college student a town over from where I live and I also help to take care of my grandmother and it seems like I am always away from home doing stuff. This would really help me keep in touch with everybody and vice versa.
March 16th, 2010 at 1:59 pm
The camera – not necessarily for me, but because it keeps my kids occupied if we’re waiting somewhere, they love taking pictures.
March 16th, 2010 at 2:13 pm
I use my camera all of the time. Have great memories on my phone and saved to a card! Thank goodness for the memory cards!
March 16th, 2010 at 2:34 pm
My favorite feature is the off button.
March 16th, 2010 at 3:35 pm
My very favorite is the alarm. I know, it’s a simple thing, but I tend to let my mind wander and without an alarm I would miss (or be late) for so many things.
March 16th, 2010 at 3:36 pm
Like my simple Motorola 300 and it’s simple keyboard.
March 16th, 2010 at 4:23 pm
My favorite feature is reading my email! I’m finally starting to catch up with my old email!
March 16th, 2010 at 4:28 pm
It’s great in the car for emergencies
March 16th, 2010 at 4:40 pm
My favorite cell phone feature is the calculator. I’ve pulled it out countless times to figure out tips, discounts, etc.
March 16th, 2010 at 4:57 pm
My fave feature on my cell phone is the camera, I am always getting pics at times when I wouldn’t have my regular camera
March 16th, 2010 at 5:01 pm
I tweeted
http://twitter.com/ShesAnAngel417/status/10587343035
March 16th, 2010 at 5:20 pm
My favorite feature on my phone is my camera.
March 16th, 2010 at 6:24 pm
I must be one of the few out there that has a dinosaur cell phone, prepaid only used for emergencies! I don’t think it has any special features other than “talk” and “end” lol. As for technology, e-mail is the best way to keep organized around here, if I need to remember to do it I e-mail myself, because I know I’ll check that!
March 16th, 2010 at 6:59 pm
I only wish I could own such a nice phone like yours.
My plain phone has a camera which is my fav. feature. Acually comes in handy at times!
ardy22 at earthlink dot net
March 16th, 2010 at 7:00 pm
stumbled
ardy22
March 16th, 2010 at 7:42 pm
I love a phone with a qwerty keyboard!
March 16th, 2010 at 7:48 pm
My alarm clock is my favorite feature. It’s got it’s own tone and it’s the only alarm clock that seems to ever wake me up!
lisalmg25 at gmail dot com
March 16th, 2010 at 7:56 pm
How do you use technology to keep your busy life on track?
I use email and Facebook to keep in touch with my fam instead of using the phone so much.
March 16th, 2010 at 8:00 pm
Follow and tweet!~http://twitter.com/dresdenrain/status/10594454584
March 16th, 2010 at 8:30 pm
I like my ability to go online with my phone!
March 16th, 2010 at 9:52 pm
How do I use technology? I keep my schedule on my phone.
March 16th, 2010 at 10:10 pm
My favorite feature on my cellphone would have to be the camera w/a flash!
March 16th, 2010 at 10:13 pm
Tweeted:
http://twitter.com/calidreamin87/status/10600155958
March 16th, 2010 at 10:19 pm
I love my task list on my phone!
March 16th, 2010 at 10:20 pm
i use my phone to write notes so i stay on track with my task list.
March 16th, 2010 at 10:20 pm
http://twitter.com/DesMoinesDealin/status/10600481092
March 16th, 2010 at 10:29 pm
Would love to win !
March 16th, 2010 at 10:31 pm
I bring my laptop with me if I’m going to be away from it for more than four hours…then if there isn’t free wi-fi around, I hook up my phone and go to town!
March 16th, 2010 at 11:17 pm
Thanks for the giveaway…
My favorite feature of the Palm Pre Plus is the 3G Mobile HotSpot app where you can enable web access for your Wi-Fi devices via the phone.
March 16th, 2010 at 11:19 pm
Following you via Twitter: @brianpiero
Tweeted: http://twitter.com/brianpiero/status/10603074174
March 16th, 2010 at 11:23 pm
My favorite feature on my cell phone is the camera.
March 16th, 2010 at 11:29 pm
My favorite feature on my phone is the camera. It is so convenient to take pictures.
March 16th, 2010 at 11:29 pm
My favorite feature is e-mail access.
March 16th, 2010 at 11:30 pm
tweet http://twitter.com/ThriftyJinxy/status/10603512661
March 16th, 2010 at 11:56 pm
I like the fact my phone can check email, it keeps me connected to everything important to me on the web.
March 17th, 2010 at 12:21 am
My favorite feature is that, as long as the battery is charged, it is there when I need it
March 17th, 2010 at 12:23 am
It can access the Internet on the go
March 17th, 2010 at 12:34 am
My favorite feature is text messages. Your phone ROCKS!
March 17th, 2010 at 12:45 am
The address book.
The calendar/reminders.