They highlight multitasking on the Pre by leaving the iPhone completely out, but they do not do the same for features the iPhone has that the Pre does not. For instance, how about highlighting the 3-d gaming on the iPhone and leave out the Pre that does not have that?
Also, the iPhone CAN multitask, but not as well as perhaps the Pre. I can listen to my iPod while surfing the internet , etc. And there is some multitasking that the iPhone can do that the Pre cannot. For instance, with the Pre you cannot watch streaming content AND get a phone call using just the cellular network. Also, while on just the cellular network you cannot talk on the phone while using the map application. The Pre simply cannot do more than one data-requiring task at the same time while on just the cellular network.
Nice comparison overall though. I agree with the findings.
How do they compare as a phone?
:-)
The Pre is much better. But I will miss the iPhone.
It should be noted that EAS enforcement does not presently work with the Pre. Palm is working on the issue but no ETA is set on when this will be corrected.
So for any enterprise that cares about security I would recommend not allowing the Pre until this is corrected as you have no password timeout, enforcement as well remote wipe capabilities in the event a Pre is lost / stolen.
All you have to do is sign into your Palm account, and remote swipe the phone.
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I enjoyed the substance of your iPhone/Pre comparison, if not the format.
But I am dumbfounded why and how you would write the article without considering, or even mentioning, the exclusive carriers that come with the devices.
The differences between key aspects of the respective carriers, and therefore the level of service they provide, are significant and, at least for the foreseeable future, need to be considered as important "features" of the phones. I would even say it is among their most important features.
Maybe I missed it elsewhere, but I found no mention of AT&T, Sprint, or the rumored addition of Verizon to either platform.
Regards,
Maurice