Mobile deathmatch: Palm Pre vs. iPhone, side by side
Which mobile device can do the most for you? See what each can do -- or not -- in this comparison
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Visual deathmatch: Palm Pre vs. iPhone
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Mobile main screens
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Working with e-mail
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Working with mail folders
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Working with calendars
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Working with contacts
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Using copy and paste
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Working with universal search
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Managing mobile apps
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Running multiple apps
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Adding new apps
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Navigating with maps
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Managing bookmarks
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Using mobile-optimized content
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Working with mail folders
The iPhone (left) and Palm Pre (right) both use a familiar hierarchical folder structure for easy navigation. The iPhone lets you move messages both from within the message and from the message list (see previous slide), whereas the Pre allows you to move messages into folders only from within the message itself. Both devices keep folders synced, though the iPhone gives you folder-by-folder control as to whether syncing occurs live or when you open a particular folder, thereby helping you optimize power consumption.
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