Overall: Enjoyable device. It's got some cool, innovative new ways to interact with a mobile device, but it lacks the maturity of a platform like iPhone or Android that has thousands of apps.
Pros:
- Multi-tasking works fantastic! Fun and easy to switch between/close apps.
- AIM/Gtalk integration is great - it always keeps me signed in; I've never had to manually re-sign in.
- Device speed is pretty snappy. I'd say comparable to the same speed you'd see on the iPhone 3G.
- Camera works well - decent quality.
- Battery life will get you through the day, as long as you don't add more than 5 email addresses.
- There is an emulator (not free) that will run Palm OS applications - pretty cool to be able to run all those old Palm games!
- Google Maps is fantastic! Plus, when on the 3G network, you can get traffic or directions in the blink of an eye.
- GPS is extremely accurate. There is a Twitter app that allows you to easily add your location in your status update by translating your location into a tinyurl. If you're into Twitter, it's a handy feature.
- Can't change sms or email ringtone. It's the same sound and is not user changeable at this point.
- The keyboard, while usable, is still small and buttons are slightly hard to press. Try one out to see if you can handle it before buying one.
- The touchstone charger (option accessory) is buggy - doesn't always charge the device when placed on it. It's pretty finicky.
- The speaker flat out sucks.
- No video recording.
- Photos section is hella slow. It's like it rescans for new photos every time it opens and takes a good 5-10 seconds.
- The Sprint network, while not terrible, is not the greatest. I found myself losing reception inside Macy's in Irvine and even at my house, where I can maintain connections with Verizon and AT&T.
