Palm Pixi Plus Verizon Only Cell Phone with WebOS, Touch Screen, 2 MP Camera and Wi-Fi - Black

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 4.4 x 2.2 x 0.4 inches ; 3.2 ounces


• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)


• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.


• ASIN: B004IPAC10


• Item model number: Pixi Plus
  

By : Palm
Price : $36.00
You Save : $23.99 (40%)

Item Description

The Palm Pixi Plus weighs 3.26 ounces and measures 4.37 x 2.17 x .43 inches. Its 1150 mAh lithium-ion battery is rated at up to five.2 hours (312 minutes) of speak time, and up to 350 hours (14.5 days) of standby time. It runs on the CDMA 800/1900 frequencies as properly as EV–DO, Rev A 3G frequencies.

 

Palm Pixi Plus Verizon Only Cell Phone with WebOS, Touch Screen, 2 MP Camera and Wi-Fi - Black

 

Technical Details

• 3G-enabled smartphone with intuitive Palm webOS platform, touchscreen and full QWERTY keyboard; easy integration with Google, Facebook, LinkedIn and more


• GPS-enabled for turn-by-turn directions; can be used as a 3G Mobile Hotspot for up to five Wi-Fi connected devices


• 8 GB internal memory; 2-megapixel camera/camcorder; Bluetooth stereo music streaming; Wi-Fi-enabled


• Up to 5.2 hours of talk time, up to 350 hours (14.5 days) of standby time


• Fast 3G connectivity thanks to the reliable Verizon Wireless EV-DO, Rev A network

Costumer Reviews

I was about to return this phone due to the fact Verizon wanted a $45 information plan just to activate it then I read the brilliant comments by Chuck Homic.

Opening the package, I saw the ESN/MEID HEX printed on the box. I held down the power button until the PALM light lit up on-screen. It took a while for it to boot up. The telephone tried twice to call Verizon and activate itself, to no avail.

On a different telephone, I named the Page Plus Cellular toll-zero cost quantity and gave them the Pixi's MEID and the phone number that I wanted ported from my active, prepaid Verizon phone. They gave me a 'Premier Package' 6-digit activation code to dial from Pixi, and stated that Verizon is normally fast to release your old number and to call back when they have performed so.

It took about an hour or so that the old cell quantity stopped ringing the old telephone, indicating that it had been ported.

In order to dial the activation code on the Pixi, you first press the tiny phone symbol on the screen and press Emergency Call. When the dialpad shows, hit the backspace 3 occasions to erase the 911 off the screen. Enter the six-digit code and hit the Call button. The phone will take a though to activate and will have to have to be rebooted when it really is finished.

Soon after you reboot the telephone, you will have to do the Phone Symbol- Emergency Call- erase 911- factor once more. Now on the dialpad, try to call a phone quantity near you to test, like a dwelling number or one thing. When the phone close to you rings, hang up and listen for the confirmation on the telephone that it really is working.

Essential: Page Plus Cellular provides your account about $two worth of phone/ text/ data to start your service. Since the Palm Pixi Plus calls for a data connection to set up the Palm Profile and activate Very first, you can't use WiFi but to do this. The $two credit really should be a lot to just set up your profile if not, then call them from a further phone and make positive you get the full-on Premier activation code.

When I was told this, and given that I only use the Voice feature for rare 'emergency' and 'notice' calls, then I opted for the Standard Program of $ten for 100 minutes that expire after 120 days ($30/year).

Just after the Palm Profile was set up, a brief video tutorial ensued. I then quickly tapped on the Signal Bars symbols to turn on the WiFi, and entered my router's WPA security code for access to my dwelling WiFi network.

Now using my own WiFi, I felt Zero cost to import/ associate the Pixi with my Google contacts, emails, and calendar. Sweet.

Right here are my notes on this - [Amazon took away the link to my SpringPad notes - [...] ]

UPDATE: I've put 380+ songs on it, plus the Pandora App, and I nevertheless have 5gb of space.The 'Amazon MP3' app is currently built in. The music sounds so fantastic that I ordered the Palm headset as effectively. I also like the AccuWeather app and about 16 other people.

UPDATE: I got the dedicated Palm stereo headset for about $3 and found that double-clicking the Mic Mute button will advance to the subsequent song (FF) - see critique: Palm Stereo Headset for Palm Pixi and Palm Pre . At that value, I try to preserve a pair in the vehicle, function, etc.

UPDATE: I got a deal on the Belkin Bluetooth dongle for Residence Stereo - NEW Version Belkin F8Z492-P Bluetooth Music Receiver and so that I could play my music on the Pixi over my full program I honestly like that.

UPDATE: plugging and unplugging the charge cord was starting to be a chore, so I bought the TouchStone inductive charger from Palm exactly where you just lay the phone on leading of the factor - Palm Touchstone Charging Dock for Palm Pre and Palm Pixi. You have to use a specific jacket w/ the TouchStone, and I chose one in vibrant orange - Palm Pixi Touchstone Cover (orange)

UPDATE: THE HOLY GRAIL Found -- 'Mark' commented on Chuck Homic's post on Jun 16, 2011 - how to keep voice calls coming in though shutting off cellular data usage but nonetheless permitting for WiFi information flow:

Mark says -

"Mobile hotspot is not the only way to consume information. The telephone will attempt to use information silently in the background for you. But you can make it so that it will not do it by way of carrier information. Open up the phone app (the green phone handset icon), swipe down on the upper left hand menu and choose "Preferences and Accounts". A new card will come up. Scroll to the bottom and you should see one thing labled "Information Usage". Set that to "OFF". This will also extend your battery life on the telephone by rather a bit."

"If you honestly want to use the background data characteristics of the telephone - named "Synergy" - enable wifi and connect to your residence wifi network."

Thanks, Mark

Nice telephone, The OEM Shop stinks!

This item advertised as new was not in manufacturers packaging, also included no manuals. Entered 786 to find out if phone is absolutely new as-advertised. It is not, it is a refurb that I could have gotten more affordable elsewhere. I ordered the Palm Pixi Plus and the Stereo Headphones together but didn't receive headphones, emailed The OEM Shop, five days later. no response. Known as their listed 718-362-2255 and it really is out of service. Just noticed that only one particular speaker is operating. You get what you pay for but I paid for new. I consider I lost $55 here as I'm afraid to return and wind up losing all I have to show for this deal which is the refurbed semi-functional telephone. Given the ethics of The OEM Shop I wonder if ought to be concerned about having my identity stolen when employing this device.

Nice telephone, The OEM Shop stinks!

Enter 786 to check if your "new" telephone is refurbed.

 

Palm Pixi Plus Verizon Only Cell Phone with WebOS, Touch Screen, 2 MP Camera and Wi-Fi - Black