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Old Jun 10, 2009 | 04:43 PM
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Anyone have this phone yet? Is it worth all the hype?? Im debating to get it... Let me know some info... I think it looks like a good competitor for the iphone but no way will it beat it out...
Old Jun 10, 2009 | 05:32 PM
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Clint? where you been bro?
Old Jun 10, 2009 | 07:53 PM
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Ive been here Barry, just not as crazy as I used to be.. Lol.. How are things with you?
Old Jun 11, 2009 | 04:31 PM
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Hey mad I picked up the PRE. It actually is pretty sweet. I've been with sprint for 8yrs now and this is by far the best phone put out yet! I would say its worth the hype ya
Old Jun 11, 2009 | 07:29 PM
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Reading the Pre forums it seems it is way too buggy and the battery doesn't make it through the day. I have been waiting for this phone for a while now and based on consumer complaints I don't think I will get one unless it can be fixed by software/firmware updates.
Old Jun 11, 2009 | 07:31 PM
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STNC is gettin one.
Old Jun 11, 2009 | 07:43 PM
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I havent ran into any bugs yet.. The phone runs flawlessly! The battery actually last longer than I expected and thats when using the Pandora radio app. for most of the day..
Old Jun 12, 2009 | 08:53 PM
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Clint, sorry to thread jack, just hadn't heard from you in a while. Things are good here in Kissimmee. If you ready this in time, tonight is the 11th Ann. Friday Night Cruise at Old Town and a few of the locals are going. Hope to see you around some time. Haven't seen your new XB yet. Any mods so far?
Old Jun 12, 2009 | 09:00 PM
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Picked up the phone on Tuesday. Have to say no issues yet. Set up of email has been a breeze. Logging into company network has given me no issues. But, if the bugs arrive I have insurance so replace after warranty is 50 bucks. Not bad.

Phone is sweet.
Old Jun 14, 2009 | 01:44 AM
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Thats cool, i had plans last night otherwise I wouldve went... We'll have to get together sometime....
Old Jun 14, 2009 | 02:33 AM
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attack of the show did a review of the palm pre, they really liked it, gave it a great review.

http://g4tv.com/attackoftheshow/gadg...re-Review.html
Old Jul 24, 2009 | 06:20 AM
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Mad-sciontist: Did you got the PRE????
Whats your opinion.
I'll be getting mine next saturday 8/1. i'm very excited.
Old Jul 24, 2009 | 06:29 AM
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i really wanted this phone. i stayed with the palm treo though.
Old Jul 24, 2009 | 02:43 PM
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Nah, i didnt get it, i ended up getting the Blackberry instead, first Blackberry for me and I love it... Ill give the Pre a year and let its kinks get worked out...
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