Comments on: Meet “Google Maps” on the Pre http://palmgoon.com/meet-google-maps-on-the-pre/ The best Palm enthusiast site on the internets! Thu, 04 Feb 2010 12:28:41 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Ryan http://palmgoon.com/meet-google-maps-on-the-pre/comment-page-1/#comment-5886 Ryan Wed, 10 Jun 2009 22:31:21 +0000 http://palmgoon.com/?p=1176#comment-5886 My biggest complaint with the Pre is the inability to look up Google Public Transit info. The Google Maps WebOS app automatically loads whenever you go to maps.google.com and since there is no public transit support built into the app, AND you can't access the regular web page because it autoloads (no you can't delete the app) there is no way to get routes. I even tried installing Classic (a PalmOS emulator) and tried to use the Google PalmOS app, which loads, but can't load GPS data and crashes when I ask for directions. So seriously, NO GOOGLE PUBLIC TRANSIT whatsoever at this time. will someone PLEASE write an app that can access it? Other than that and the battery life (which I heard should be fixed with a new battery yet to be released) I'm extremely happy with my Palm Pre. The cards are great and Sprint's network simply has better sound quality and signal penetration through large concrete buildings with fewer dropouts. Once the developers get access to the WebOS SDK, I think we're going to see some really cool things for the Pre. My biggest complaint with the Pre is the inability to look up Google Public Transit info. The Google Maps WebOS app automatically loads whenever you go to maps.google.com and since there is no public transit support built into the app, AND you can’t access the regular web page because it autoloads (no you can’t delete the app) there is no way to get routes. I even tried installing Classic (a PalmOS emulator) and tried to use the Google PalmOS app, which loads, but can’t load GPS data and crashes when I ask for directions. So seriously, NO GOOGLE PUBLIC TRANSIT whatsoever at this time. will someone PLEASE write an app that can access it? Other than that and the battery life (which I heard should be fixed with a new battery yet to be released) I’m extremely happy with my Palm Pre. The cards are great and Sprint’s network simply has better sound quality and signal penetration through large concrete buildings with fewer dropouts. Once the developers get access to the WebOS SDK, I think we’re going to see some really cool things for the Pre.

]]> By: Palm Pre: The Definitive Guide and FAQ | funwithgadgets.net http://palmgoon.com/meet-google-maps-on-the-pre/comment-page-1/#comment-5585 Palm Pre: The Definitive Guide and FAQ | funwithgadgets.net Tue, 26 May 2009 19:20:52 +0000 http://palmgoon.com/?p=1176#comment-5585 [...] SOFTWARE Cards Cards, whose flick-friendly interface promises to make smartphone multitasking simple, are arguably the biggest revolution in the WebOS interface. Each app is represented by a panel or “card” with all its relevant info. To the side of apiece card are similar cards for other running apps. You can flick your way from one to the next, and do things like pause a song, or launch a new email. If you tap the card, you can enter the full app and really get to work. WebOS is designed to handle many apps running at once, and the Palm Pre has the power to support that. (Image via Palm Goon.) [...] [...] SOFTWARE Cards Cards, whose flick-friendly interface promises to make smartphone multitasking simple, are arguably the biggest revolution in the WebOS interface. Each app is represented by a panel or “card” with all its relevant info. To the side of apiece card are similar cards for other running apps. You can flick your way from one to the next, and do things like pause a song, or launch a new email. If you tap the card, you can enter the full app and really get to work. WebOS is designed to handle many apps running at once, and the Palm Pre has the power to support that. (Image via Palm Goon.) [...]

]]> By: Palm Pre: The Definitive Guide and FAQ [Palm Pre] | BestGadget.Info http://palmgoon.com/meet-google-maps-on-the-pre/comment-page-1/#comment-5559 Palm Pre: The Definitive Guide and FAQ [Palm Pre] | BestGadget.Info Mon, 25 May 2009 18:21:05 +0000 http://palmgoon.com/?p=1176#comment-5559 [...] SOFTWARE Cards Cards, whose flick-friendly interface promises to make smartphone multitasking simple, are arguably the biggest revolution in the WebOS interface. Each app is represented by a panel or “card” with all its relevant info. To the side of each card are similar cards for other running apps. You can flick your way from one to the next, and do things like pause a song, or launch a new email. If you tap the card, you can enter the full app and really get to work. WebOS is designed to handle many apps running at once, and the Palm Pre has the power to support that. (Image via Palm Goon.) [...] [...] SOFTWARE Cards Cards, whose flick-friendly interface promises to make smartphone multitasking simple, are arguably the biggest revolution in the WebOS interface. Each app is represented by a panel or “card” with all its relevant info. To the side of each card are similar cards for other running apps. You can flick your way from one to the next, and do things like pause a song, or launch a new email. If you tap the card, you can enter the full app and really get to work. WebOS is designed to handle many apps running at once, and the Palm Pre has the power to support that. (Image via Palm Goon.) [...]

]]> By: David Ahn http://palmgoon.com/meet-google-maps-on-the-pre/comment-page-1/#comment-5518 David Ahn Mon, 25 May 2009 08:30:31 +0000 http://palmgoon.com/?p=1176#comment-5518 Terry, every network has spots where they are worse than other networks, but having had Sprint for 10 years (and the Treo 650 and 700p), and now AT&T and the iPhone for 2 years, I can't wait to go back to Palm and Sprint. AT&T drops my calls an average of 20 times a week. I've stopped getting mad... just getting used to it. Learned helplessness... look it up, you'll be glad you did, because we all get to a point where we simply give up. I'm comin' back, Sprint and Palm!!! David Terry, every network has spots where they are worse than other networks, but having had Sprint for 10 years (and the Treo 650 and 700p), and now AT&T and the iPhone for 2 years, I can’t wait to go back to Palm and Sprint. AT&T drops my calls an average of 20 times a week. I’ve stopped getting mad… just getting used to it. Learned helplessness… look it up, you’ll be glad you did, because we all get to a point where we simply give up.

I’m comin’ back, Sprint and Palm!!!

David

]]> By: Gadget» Blog Archive » Palm Pre: The Definitive Guide and FAQ [Palm Pre] http://palmgoon.com/meet-google-maps-on-the-pre/comment-page-1/#comment-5511 Gadget» Blog Archive » Palm Pre: The Definitive Guide and FAQ [Palm Pre] Mon, 25 May 2009 04:09:06 +0000 http://palmgoon.com/?p=1176#comment-5511 [...] SOFTWARE Cards Cards, whose flick-friendly interface promises to make smartphone multitasking simple, are arguably the biggest revolution in the WebOS interface. Each app is represented by a panel or “card” with all its relevant info. To the side of each card are similar cards for other running apps. You can flick your way from one to the next, and do things like pause a song, or launch a new email. If you tap the card, you can enter the full app and really get to work. WebOS is designed to handle many apps running at once, and the Palm Pre has the power to support that. (Image via Palm Goon.) [...] [...] SOFTWARE Cards Cards, whose flick-friendly interface promises to make smartphone multitasking simple, are arguably the biggest revolution in the WebOS interface. Each app is represented by a panel or “card” with all its relevant info. To the side of each card are similar cards for other running apps. You can flick your way from one to the next, and do things like pause a song, or launch a new email. If you tap the card, you can enter the full app and really get to work. WebOS is designed to handle many apps running at once, and the Palm Pre has the power to support that. (Image via Palm Goon.) [...]

]]> By: You Get The . Info » Palm Pre: The Definitive Guide and FAQ - 319th Edition http://palmgoon.com/meet-google-maps-on-the-pre/comment-page-1/#comment-5504 You Get The . Info » Palm Pre: The Definitive Guide and FAQ - 319th Edition Mon, 25 May 2009 01:52:06 +0000 http://palmgoon.com/?p=1176#comment-5504 [...] SOFTWARE Cards Cards, whose flick-friendly interface promises to make smartphone multitasking simple, are arguably the biggest revolution in the WebOS interface. Each app is represented by a panel or “card” with all its relevant info. To the side of each card are similar cards for other running apps. You can flick your way from one to the next, and do things like pause a song, or launch a new email. If you tap the card, you can enter the full app and really get to work. WebOS is designed to handle many apps running at once, and the Palm Pre has the power to support that. (Image via Palm Goon.) [...] [...] SOFTWARE Cards Cards, whose flick-friendly interface promises to make smartphone multitasking simple, are arguably the biggest revolution in the WebOS interface. Each app is represented by a panel or “card” with all its relevant info. To the side of each card are similar cards for other running apps. You can flick your way from one to the next, and do things like pause a song, or launch a new email. If you tap the card, you can enter the full app and really get to work. WebOS is designed to handle many apps running at once, and the Palm Pre has the power to support that. (Image via Palm Goon.) [...]

]]> By: MissingLinq http://palmgoon.com/meet-google-maps-on-the-pre/comment-page-1/#comment-5503 MissingLinq Sun, 24 May 2009 22:30:36 +0000 http://palmgoon.com/?p=1176#comment-5503 Any word on if it supports public transit? I love the public transit directions on WinMo, and that is currently a key feature for me (seeing as I don't have a car). It makes it so much easier to get around the city... Any word on if it supports public transit? I love the public transit directions on WinMo, and that is currently a key feature for me (seeing as I don’t have a car). It makes it so much easier to get around the city…

]]> By: Palm Pre application picture walkthroughs | Palm Arena http://palmgoon.com/meet-google-maps-on-the-pre/comment-page-1/#comment-5501 Palm Pre application picture walkthroughs | Palm Arena Sun, 24 May 2009 22:25:04 +0000 http://palmgoon.com/?p=1176#comment-5501 [...] Palm Pre Google Maps Palm Pre Google Maps [...] [...] Palm Pre Google Maps Palm Pre Google Maps [...]

]]> By: Palm Pre: The Definitive Guide and FAQ [Palm Pre] | The gadgets http://palmgoon.com/meet-google-maps-on-the-pre/comment-page-1/#comment-5498 Palm Pre: The Definitive Guide and FAQ [Palm Pre] | The gadgets Sun, 24 May 2009 21:01:42 +0000 http://palmgoon.com/?p=1176#comment-5498 [...] SOFTWARE Cards Cards, whose flick-friendly interface promises to make smartphone multitasking simple, are arguably the biggest revolution in the WebOS interface. Each app is represented by a panel or “card” with all its relevant info. To the side of each card are similar cards for other running apps. You can flick your way from one to the next, and do things like pause a song, or launch a new email. If you tap the card, you can enter the full app and really get to work. WebOS is designed to handle many apps running at once, and the Palm Pre has the power to support that. (Image via Palm Goon.) [...] [...] SOFTWARE Cards Cards, whose flick-friendly interface promises to make smartphone multitasking simple, are arguably the biggest revolution in the WebOS interface. Each app is represented by a panel or “card” with all its relevant info. To the side of each card are similar cards for other running apps. You can flick your way from one to the next, and do things like pause a song, or launch a new email. If you tap the card, you can enter the full app and really get to work. WebOS is designed to handle many apps running at once, and the Palm Pre has the power to support that. (Image via Palm Goon.) [...]

]]> By: Palm Pre: The Definitive Guide and FAQ [Palm Pre] | Shadhinota http://palmgoon.com/meet-google-maps-on-the-pre/comment-page-1/#comment-5484 Palm Pre: The Definitive Guide and FAQ [Palm Pre] | Shadhinota Sun, 24 May 2009 18:38:43 +0000 http://palmgoon.com/?p=1176#comment-5484 [...] SOFTWARE Cards Cards, whose flick-friendly interface promises to make smartphone multitasking simple, are arguably the biggest revolution in the WebOS interface. Each app is represented by a panel or “card” with all its relevant info. To the side of each card are similar cards for other running apps. You can flick your way from one to the next, and do things like pause a song, or launch a new email. If you tap the card, you can enter the full app and really get to work. WebOS is designed to handle many apps running at once, and the Palm Pre has the power to support that. (Image via Palm Goon.) [...] [...] SOFTWARE Cards Cards, whose flick-friendly interface promises to make smartphone multitasking simple, are arguably the biggest revolution in the WebOS interface. Each app is represented by a panel or “card” with all its relevant info. To the side of each card are similar cards for other running apps. You can flick your way from one to the next, and do things like pause a song, or launch a new email. If you tap the card, you can enter the full app and really get to work. WebOS is designed to handle many apps running at once, and the Palm Pre has the power to support that. (Image via Palm Goon.) [...]

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