Možná by vás zajímala kvalita fotografií pořízených Palmem, tak tady je malá ukázka exteriérových i interiérových fotografií...

You might be interested in the quality of photos taken by Palm, so here is a small sample of exterior and interior photos…

Možná by vás zajímala kvalita fotografií pořízených Palmem, tak tady je malá ukázka exteriérových i interiérových fotografií…

Lidé z mého okolí si už všimli, že si tu a tam pohrávám s něčím malým, co se velmi podobá zmenšenému iPhonu X, dokonce jsem dělal aprílový šprým, že mi žena na 60° vyprala telefon a že se mi srazil, a zajímají se, jaký ten telefon tedy vlastně je. Takže...

Je krásný! Palm je doopravdy krásný kousek hardwaru, který je naprosto úžasně dílensky zpracovaný. Vše lícuje, pevně drží, nic neskřípe, jak tomu občas u telefonů bývá, a použité materiály jsou naprosto perfektní - Gorilla Glass a hliník je stejný jako u prémiových telefonů.

Je malý! Palm je doopravdy malý telefon. Jistě, na skoro každé fotografii ho vidíte v něčí ruce, na něčí dlani a je jasné, že není kdovíjak velký, ale ta srážka s realitou, když ho pak opravdu držíte ve své ruce, máte ho na své dlani, je i přesto poměrně šokující. Ten telefon je totiž ještě menší, než jste očekávali.

Je lehký! Palm je doopravdy lehký telefon, jehož hmotnost 62,5 g je vzhledem k velikosti de facto očekávatelná, přesto vyráží dech obzvláště pokud v jedné ruce držíte Palm a v druhé iPhone XS Max (208 g), ale i běžný iPhone XR (194 g) nebo iPhone XS (177 g) váží jako 3 Palmy.

Úžasně zobrazuje! Palm a jeho displej s hustotou zobrazení 445 ppi je naprosto neuvěřitelně jemný a v jemnosti konkuruje i iPhonům XS a XS Max, které mají hustotu 458 ppi. Rozlišení 720 x 1280 pixelů je v kombinaci s úhlopříčkou 3,3“ naprosto dostačující, navíc jde o standardní rozlišení, které by měly všechny aplikace podporovat.

Umí všechno! Palm díky použití populárního operačního systému zvládá provozovat prakticky každou aplikaci, kterou jsem se z Google Play Storu rozhodl nainstalovat. Sociální sítě, hudební aplikace, fitness aplikace, navigaci, mapy, prostě vše funguje a hlavně funguje skvěle.

Na baterii vydrží! Palm na jedno nabití vydrží opravdu dost, a to proto, že když na něm začnu poslouchat hudbu, dříve mi baterie dojde ve sluchátkách, a to mé BeatsX hrají opravdu dlouho, cca 8h přehrávání. V Palmu mám prostě staženo spoustu hudby, a na jedno nabití si ji opravdu všechnu neposlechnu.

A to je pro dnešek všechno, ale o své další dojmy a poznatky se brzy zase podělím…d8-D

People around me have already noticed that I play around with something small and very similar to the downsized iPhone X, and being interested in what kind of phone it is. So…

It’s beautiful! Palm is truly a beautiful piece of hardware that is fabulous in the craft. Everything fits, holds tight, does not crack anything, as sometimes happens with phones, and the materials used are perfect - Gorilla Glass and aluminum are the same as with premium phones.

It’s small! Palm is a tiny phone. Sure, on almost every photo you see him in someone’s hand, on someone’s palm, and it’s clear it’s not big, but the real clash, when you hold it in your hand, it’s on your palm, yet quite shocking. The phone is even smaller than you expected.

It’s light! The Palm is a lightweight phone whose weight 62.5 grams you could expect due to its size, but wows you out especially if you hold a Palm in one hand and an iPhone XS Max (208g) in the other, as well as a regular iPhone XR (194g) or iPhone XS (177g),  weighs like 3 Palms together.

Amazingly displays! The Palm and its 445 DPI display are incredibly gentle and competing with the 458 DPI XS and XS Max iPhones. The resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels in combination with a 3.3 “diagonal is quite sufficient, and it is a standard resolution that all applications should support.

He can do everything! Using a popular operating system, Palm manages to run virtually any application I have installed from Google Play Store. Social networks, music apps, fitness apps, navigation, maps, everything works, and works great.

The battery lasts! Palm on a single charge lasts a lot because when I start listening to it, the battery of my earphones runs out before, and my BeatsX plays really long, about 8h. I have a lot of music downloaded in Palm, and I really won’t be able to listen to it all on one charge.

And that’s all for today, but I will share my other impressions and knowledge soon…

Ve čtvrtek začal Verizon nabízet nový Palm také jako samostatný telefon s novým updatovaným OS. Nová verze dle informací Palmu řeší nový update vylepšení obou kamer včetně HDR, vyvážení barev a zlepšení snímání při nižší viditelnosti a při pohybu. Kromě toho došlo také k vylepšení práce s baterií a k prodloužení výdrže.

We made improvements to Palm’s front and rear-facing cameras, including enhanced HDR, color balance and low light performance for capturing photos on the go. We also made improvements to Palm’s battery, extending the battery life for additional usage.

Nová verze je v tuto chvíli pouze na nově prodávaných stand-alone Palmech Verizonu, pro Palmy spojené s hlavním telefonem bude aktualizace Verizonem postupně uvolňována v těchto dnech.

Jak to bude s evropskými Palmy ještě prověřuji, nicméně jsem zahlédl informaci, že Vodafone UK již update také uvolnil, ten německý zatím ne.

Až budu vědět více, refreshnu to tu.

update info

security patch of Level: ?

software version: ?

changelog: improvements to front and rear-facing cameras, including enhanced HDR, color balance and low light performance for capturing photos on the go; improvements to battery, extending the battery life for additional usage

On Thursday, Verizon also began offering the new Palm as a stand-alone phone with a new updated OS. Palm’s latest OS version addresses new update enhancements for both cameras, including HDR, color balance, and improved shooting at low visibility and in motion. Also, battery operation and battery life are better.

We made improvements to Palm's front and rear-facing cameras, including enhanced HDR, color balance and low light performance for capturing photos on the go. We also made improvements to Palm's battery, extending the battery life for additional usage.

The new version is currently only on the newly sold Verizon stand-alone Palm, and for Palm connected to the main phone, the Verizon update will e released these days.

How will I check with European Palms, but I have noticed that Vodafone UK has already released the update, not the German yet.

When I know more, I’ll refresh this post.

update info

security patch of Level: ?

software version: ?

changelog: improvements to front and rear-facing cameras, including enhanced HDR, color balance and low light performance for capturing photos on the go; improvements to battery, extending the battery life for additional usage

Palm today announced that Verizon would start selling Palm as a standalone phone today without having to tie up with the existing telephone and even cheaper for $ 199. Also, a 50% discount should be on the accessories.

Also, Palm said it was working to improve cameras, including HDR, color balance and shooting in low light conditions, as well as improving battery life.

So it looks like we have something to look forward…d8-D

Quote from Palm e-mail...

You asked, we answered

We’re excited to announce that Palm is now available for purchase as a standalone smartphone! You told us that you wanted to use Palm as your main phone and we heard your feedback loud and clear. Starting today, you can purchase Palm for just $199 at Verizon.

What’s different?

Palm can now be used as your main smartphone, complete with its own phone number and data plan, or, you can connect it as a companion device, which means it shares the same number as your current (big) smartphone.

We’ve been continuing to work hard to make Palm even better. We made improvements to Palm’s front and rear-facing cameras, including enhanced HDR, color balance and low light performance for capturing photos on the go. We also made improvements to Palm’s battery, extending the battery life for additional usage.

The choice is yours

With Palm, you get to choose how you want to connect. You can now purchase Palm as your primary smartphone or as a companion device using Verizon NumberShare.

There are a bunch of different accessories you can choose from to get the most out of your Palm. For a limited time, all Palm accessories will be 50% off at Verizon, so be sure to add your favorite accessory to your cart.

Learn more about the different ways you can use Palm here: Learn more

... and David Woodland tweet

Today is our biggest @Palm update to date. Based on feedback, we:
✅ Made it work as a standalone device
✅ Lowered the price ($199)
✅ Improved the camera
✅ Improved the battery life pic.twitter.com/oOARg7FMdE

— David Woodland 🌴 (@DavidSven)

April 4, 2019

Palm dnes informoval, že Verizon ode dneška začne s prodejem Palmu jako samostatného telefonu bez nutnosti svázání se stávajícím telefonem a dokonce i levněji, za U$199. O 50% zleněné má být také příslušenství.

Kromě toho Palm informoval, že pracuje na vylepšení kamer včetně HDR, vyvážení barev a focení při horších světelných podmínkách, a také na vylepšení výdrže baterie.

Vypadá to tedy, že se máme na co těšit...d8-D

You asked, we answered

We’re excited to announce that Palm is now available for purchase as a standalone smartphone! You told us that you wanted to use Palm as your main phone and we heard your feedback loud and clear. Starting today, you can purchase Palm for just $199 at Verizon.

What's different?

Palm can now be used as your main smartphone, complete with its own phone number and data plan, or, you can connect it as a companion device, which means it shares the same number as your current (big) smartphone.

We’ve been continuing to work hard to make Palm even better. We made improvements to Palm’s front and rear-facing cameras, including enhanced HDR, color balance and low light performance for capturing photos on the go. We also made improvements to Palm’s battery, extending the battery life for additional usage.

The choice is yours

With Palm, you get to choose how you want to connect. You can now purchase Palm as your primary smartphone or as a companion device using Verizon NumberShare.

There are a bunch of different accessories you can choose from to get the most out of your Palm. For a limited time, all Palm accessories will be 50% off at Verizon, so be sure to add your favorite accessory to your cart.

Learn more about the different ways you can use Palm here: Learn more

Doplněno o tweet Davida Woodlanda:

Today is our biggest @Palm update to date. Based on feedback, we:
✅ Made it work as a standalone device
✅ Lowered the price ($199)
✅ Improved the camera
✅ Improved the battery life pic.twitter.com/oOARg7FMdE

— David Woodland 🌴 (@DavidSven) April 4, 2019

Možná by vás zajímalo, co vše obsahuje evropské balení Palmu. Evropským rozuměj balení německé a možná španělské, britské má zcela určitě odlišnou nabíječku.

Těchto několik fotografií zachycuje unboxing Palmu od Vodafone DE.

What do reviewers don't like about Palm?

Before I get to Palm review myself, I read the great reviews on this phone and try to summarize the most fundamental criticisms I have found in reading.

summary of complaints

When I read all this, the following comes out to me:

missing nfc chip

missing jack connector

missing volume buttons

worse camera

life mode not only switch off notifies notifications but also WiFi and LTE

small phone size

messaging applications are unusable due to keyboard size

low battery capacity and low battery life

older versions of Android OS - 8.1 Oreo

high price

It seems to me that many experienced reviewers do not know what they want from such a phone. Before I go to the review, I will have to play with the phone, try out the possible use scenarios and maybe come to that.

Anyway, I recommend reading all the linked reviews and viewing the photo galleries because the view of Palm is truly breathtaking… d8-D

android authority

However, what was upsetting was how much power drained when the phone was in standby mode. Overnight, I could expect at least 20 to 30 percent of the battery to be gone if I didn’t plug it in.

The Palm Phone’s cameras get the job done, but don’t take it with you if you want to capture high-quality memories.

android police

The screen is too small to be comfortable with modern apps that expect more real estate—things get cut off, and typing is awful. TCL's attempt to make the experience minimalist with features like the launcher and Life Mode fall flat, too. The Palm Phone is fun to play with for a few minutes, but I can't imagine regularly taking this thing with me on a night out instead of my real phone. The awful camera alone is enough to put me off.

ars technica

What are you supposed to use this for? Is it a new-age iPod? A smartwatch alternative? A smaller phone to take on your fitness activities? It's not really good at any of these things.

First, the $350 price tag puts it firmly in smartwatch territory, which is a huge problem for justifying a lot of Palm's supposed use cases. You can get an Apple Watch Series 3 with cellular access for $380. You can also get an LTE-equipped Wear OS or Samsung watch for around this price.

Palm calls this phone a "wearable" and sells a variety of cases, armbands, and lanyards designed for easy portability, but nothing is more portable than a smartwatch. So, if you're looking to travel light, just get the smaller device.

The Palm phone isn't a great music player thanks to the lack of a headphone jack and physical volume rocker. Sure, you can pair Bluetooth headphones to it, but you can also just pair Bluetooth headphones to your smartwatch, which is going to be smaller and more portable.

The Palm phone also can't beat a smartwatch for fitness activities, since a watch is going to be lighter and easier to carry. Plus, a watch will do heart-rate tracking. Maybe you want to bring a real phone, because you hate the lack of a keyboard on a smartwatch and don't want to speak to your device in public—but the Palm phone is too tiny to comfortably type on. The body is so skinny that you can't hold it with two hands, and the keyboard on this skinny screen is so small that a fingertip presses about four keyboard letters at once. You're relying on autocorrect so much that you might as well use Wear OS' tiny keyboard.

Plus, a smartwatch has one more major feature that the Palm phone doesn't support: NFC. If you're out for a jog, you can run into a shop and buy a drink with your smartwatch. You can't make a payment with a Palm phone.

digital trends

No. The Palm doesn’t offer any value. The camera isn’t good, the battery won’t last you more than a few hours while you’re out, and it’s frustrating to type on. You’re better off saving yourself $350 by simply tapping on the ‘Do Not Disturb’ button on your (already expensive) Android or iPhone and going about your day.

engadget

The Palm seemed like it could be the right device at the right time: it’s a tiny, secondary smartphone for times when you want to be more present in the real world. To the company’s credit, its namesake phone is a beautiful, well-built conversation starter. Unfortunately, the Palm’s size will make it too difficult for some to use, while some compatibility issues and poorly executed features are sure to frustrate others. Ultimately, Palm’s ambitions were admirable, but its first device feels like a half-baked answer to a serious problem.

mashable

Even though I didn't find the Palm as good at its job as simply adhering to those habits (and others), I'm still compelled by the idea and think it could be improved. I can live with its slow performance, but I'd like to see an even better camera and a more robust battery. Those enhancements would certainly add to the cost, but I feel that's not such a hard sell, and a more accurate picture of the Palm idea: I don't want a crappy phone, just one that's better suited to being more present IRL.

pc magazine

The idea of having two phones isn't insane. You might already have a work phone and a play phone, for instance. I've seen that as far back as Nokia's fashion-phone line from 2005. I personally wouldn't mind a tiny weekend phone. I'm the guy who's been asking for smaller smartphones for years now. The Palm phone, beautifully designed and tiny, should be the phone of my dreams.

But it fails to function well. I can forgive a low-cost phone for not having a Pixel-quality camera. The Pixel 3 costs $800. But the Whatsapp and iMessage problems, the weak Wi-Fi, the scratchy call quality, the tiny keyboard, and the lack of volume buttons all add up to a phone that's irritating, not relaxing, to use. Many of these annoyances are probably fixable with software updates, which just puts the Palm phone on the list of products that had to come out in November, whether or not they were ready.

slashgear

The Palm Palm, or whatever you’d like to call it, is a great effort by a company whose head seems like it’s in the right place, but not quite going the right direction. When I first imagined that this Palm device, I thought it was sort of absurd. I thought it was ridiculous mistake.Now I’m convinced that it was a really great effort put toward a device that might be sorta doomed.

Especially considering the cost of the phone, there can’t possibly be a large enough population of users ready to toss down cash for the privilege of having a phone for their phone. Imagine paying $350 USD for a phone that’s only able to act as a second phone for the phone you’ve already got in your pocket or purse.

tom’s guide

We all need to spend less time staring at our phones, so at least there's a good idea behind the Palm. But part of the problem is that the phone lacks the courage of its convictions. If we're supposed to use the Palm only intermittently, why preload it with apps that are contrary to that mission? And, why let people add even more apps that can potentially suck away time and attention? Features that do serve Palm's stated mission, like Life Mode, could stand to be fine-tuned, and it should be easier to control the phone's volume.

Then there's the matter of the Palm's $350 price tag — which isn't insignificant at a time when the prices of fully featured smartphones are on the rise. It's tempting to compare and contrast a companion phone like the Palm to an LTE-enabled smartwatch. You'd certainly pay more for the watch — the Apple Watch Series 4 starts at $499 if you want LTE connectivity — but you'd get a device that offers the same features as the Palm in a form factor that's better suited for at-a-glance uses. And the watch throws in health and fitness tracking features not found in the Palm.

the verge

The core of that ethos is something they call “Life Mode.” (Or, because the founders are dads, hashtag dad mode.) More than any other feature, the Life Mode on the Palm phone is what makes this a “time well spent” minimalist phone. When you turn Life Mode on by tapping a palm tree icon, it enables a set of Do Not Disturb and Low Battery settings.

In Life Mode, your notifications are obviously turned off, but Palm is also turning off the wireless radios. The cellular and Wi-Fi radios will only turn on when the screen is on. (Bluetooth will also turn off but stay on if you are connected to headphones.) It’s a much more aggressive way to turn off notifications and deny incoming phone calls. Palm specs the phone at eight hours of normal use without Life Mode on, so if you toggle it the Palm phone is expected to last a super long time on a charge.

Oddly, the Palm phone is not running the latest version of Android which has a bunch of Digital Wellbeing features built right in. The company tells me that they didn’t want to conflict with those Android 9 Pie features. Perhaps an update will come in the future, but it’s a miss for now.