Palm Pixi

171 reviews

Apr, 2024

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performance (4)
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alaTest has collected and analyzed 171 reviews of Palm Pixi. The average rating for this product is 3.3/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones for all reviews. Reviewers really like the price and size. The usability and design are also mentioned favorably. There are some critical views about the camera and battery.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Cell phones the Palm Pixi is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 83/100 = Very good quality.

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Amazon.com review summary for Palm Pixi

alaTest has collected and analyzed 39 user reviews of Palm Pixi from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.8/5 for other Cell phones on Amazon.com.

92% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

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Expert review by : John Brandon (techradar.com)

Palm Pixi review

The follow-up to the Palm Pre is lighter, easier to use and just as web-enabled

Small, light, and thin ; Works with Yahoo etc ; Combines message streams ; Touch screen works as stated ; Superior call quality

USB cover is hard to use initially ; No Wi-Fi ; Runs slow at times ; No expandable memory ; Still limited in app selection

Nov, 2009

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Expert review by : Stuart Miles (pocket-lint.com)

Palm Pixi - First Look

The Palm Pre is clearly a device that is aimed at your top tier smartphone user, with a high cost price and even higher monthly subscription. But what about the rest of us without all the bags of cash? In steps the Palm Pixi, a smaller, lighter,...

Small, light, nimble

No Wi-Fi, small keyboard

Sep, 2009

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Expert review by (stuff.tv)

Palm Pixi review

Palm dials down the density and cranks up the cute with its lightweight, post-Pre smartphone. But can it find a place in between Android and the iPhone?

Tasty but underpowered, the Pixi is a lightweight phone you can enjoy between meals without ruining your appetite for smarter handsets

Dec, 2009

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Expert review by : Ginny Mies (techadvisor.co.uk)

Palm Pixi smartphone review

Palm's newest webOS smartphone, the Palm Pixi, is a slimmed down version of the Palm Pre in both specs and design.

The Palm Pixi is a small, sprightly webOS-based smartphone with a lot of potential.

Sep, 2009

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Expert review by : Ginny Mies (techadvisor.co.uk)

Palm Pixi review

Thankfully, most of the great features of webOS have not been compromised. After spending some time with the Palm Pixi, we found a lot to like about this sprightly smartphone - for the most part.

The Palm Pixi is a small, sprightly webOS-based smartphone with a lot of potential.

Sep, 2009

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Expert review by : Gary Krakow (itpro.co.uk)

Palm Pixi review

Will the Palm Pre's younger sibling, the Pixi, overshadow its elder? We review the Palm Pixi to find out.

The Palm Pixi may very well be the most feature-rich, enjoyable smartphone in the budget smartphone price range. It might not pack enough oomph to excite hardcore smartphone enthusiasts, but it will almost certainly satisfy beginners and moderately...

Dec, 2009

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Expert review by (channel5.com)

Palm Pixi

The slimmed-down successor to the Palm Pre, lighter on features, weight and price. But has it got the attractions to compete in the super-competitive touchscreen market? The good The Palm Pixi replaces the Pre's boring slide-out keyboard and goes...

As frustrating as the lack of Wi-Fi and slowness of app boost up may be for power users, it didn't mar our anjoyment of the Palm Pixi.The build is way better than most budget feature phones already on the market – and what do you expect from a phone...

Dec, 2009

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Expert review by : Mark Harris (electricpig.co.uk)

Palm Pixi review

The Palm Pixi arrives as a streamlined successor to the Palm Pre, lighter on features, weight and your pocket. But has it got the power to compete with the heavyweight Motorola Droid and Apple iPhone? Read our Palm Pixi review to find out.

Gorgeous design, satisfying keyboard, sharp, colourful touchscreen

Sluggish performance, low-res camera

A beautifully flawed smartphone for people who don't really want a smartphone

Dec, 2009

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Expert review by : Gary Krakow (knowyourcell.com)

Sprint Palm Pixi review

We review the Palm Pixi, Sprint's second webOS-powered smartphone

Priced under the magic $100 mark ; Very responsive ; Good keyboard configuration makes typing on the tiny keys much easier

Small screen, small typeface in the Web browser ; Cheapest monthly plan option ($69.99 per month) could be too expensive for first-time smartphone shoppers

The Palm Pixi may very well be the most feature-rich, enjoyable smartphone in the sub-$100 price range. It might not pack enough oomph to excite hardcore smartphone enthusiasts, but it will almost certainly satisfy beginners and moderately savvy users....

Nov, 2009

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Expert review by : Ginny Miles, PC World (macworld.co.uk)

Palm Pixi review

Palm's latest WebOS Smartphone is out in the US. We take a look at what UK users have to look forward to with Macworld's take on the Palm Pixi smartphone.

Great features in WebOS; cute, pocketable hardware design

Can be slow to open/close apps; no Wi-Fi

With the Palm Pixi now on sale in the US, Macworld UK's US-based sister site PC World has taken a look at Palm's lighter smartphone, the Palm Pixi. It's smaller, and slightly cheaper than the Pre, but can it stand up to the iPhone?

Nov, 2009

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