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Palm Pixi, released in September of 2009, is an entry-level 2.6" touchscreen smartphone with a built-in keyboard. Seen as a successor to the Palm Centro, Pixi was the second device to run webOS after the Palm Pre.

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  • Reception and call quality
    9.2
  • Display
    6.4
  • Battery life
    5.6
  • Camera
  • Ease of use
    9.6
  • Design and form factor
    8.4
  • Portability (size / weight)
    10
  • Media support
    6.4
  • Durability
    6.8
  • Ecosystem (apps, accessories, etc.)
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Engadget Nov 12, 2009

It's hard to believe that Palm is already pushing its second webOS device, the Pixi, out the door. It seems like just a few weeks ago that we were eagerly awaiting the release of the Pre, a phone that was considered to be the last gasp for the badly ailing company, and now it's poised to...

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Gizmodo Nov 16, 2009

Why prance around it? The Palm Pixi's very existence is a cruel joke. The $100 Pixi made sense once upon a time, when the Pre was $200 and Palm needed a phone for the masses—like the Centro, oncer upon a time—to establish the webOS as a real platform. A leaner, cheaper version of the Pre...

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8.0
PegLeg PegLeg

Note: I am going to keep this short if anyone has any specific questions, feel free to message me. I am not a fanboy to any company so take my review as a legit representation of the product and comparisons. Web OS is absolutely fantastic. I have had the iPhone original and 3G and I can...

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7.0
mflick819 mflick819

Battery Life: Will get you though a day. Nothing more. Definitely need some sort of charger if you plan on traveling, or even for long car rides. Media Support: It's decent, if you dont mind manually loading your media. Durability: The soft touch backs do not wear very well. Especially if...

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