SeekerPalm Phone
The new Palm is a tiny phone you're supposed to carry around as a secondary device when you don't want your big phone with you. It's a great idea, but it doesn't get performance basics right.
-- As reviewed by PCMag
Product details
- UNLOCKED SMARTPHONE: The U.S. carrier unlocked Palm works with Verizon or any subsidiary networks of Verizon network. The U.S. Unlocked Palm is not compatible with the AT&T network, the Sprint Network, or T-Mobile or any subsidiary networks of either AT&T, Sprint or T-Mobile using the same cellular bands and frequencies. *SIM card not included.
- COMPACT & LIGHT: Literally fits in the palm of your hand and weighs just 2.2 oz. Unlike a smartwatch, it’s truly made for minimalist and outdoor lifestyles.
- PEAK PERFORMANCE: Palm’s custom hardware includes a stunning 3.3 inch HD display, High Resolution 12MP rear camera, and 8MP selfie camera.
- CELL PHONE FEATURES: GPS, Face Unlock Recognition, Water and Dust resistance (IP68), Hands-free Google Assistant, Android Google Play Apps, Wifi, and Bluetooth.
- LIFE MODE: Eliminate distraction by silencing incoming calls and notifications every time the screen is turned off. When you wake the screen, your Palm becomes fully connected again so you’ll never miss out on life's most important moments.
PROS
+ Beautiful, and beautifully tiny.
CONS
- Poor Wi-Fi, LTE, and call quality.
- Mediocre camera.
- Short battery life.
- Can't handle popular messaging software.
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Expert reviews and ratings
By PCMag on November 02, 2018
The new Palm is a tiny phone you're supposed to carry around as a secondary device when you don't want your big phone with you. It's a great idea, but it doesn't get performance basics right.
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By The Verge on February 06, 2019
There’s a tiny phone that is supposed to help you use your big phone less. Palm, available exclusively on Verizon, is not a good smartphone. Dieter Bohn explains why in this review.
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By Tom's Guide on June 18, 2019
Palm is back with a tiny phone that's designed to get you to spend less time with your mobile devices. But the finished product doesn't quite deliver.
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By TrustedReviews on January 29, 2019
The Palm Phone is a noble failure. It’s a device that bravely explores a new path to recovering some of the lost time and attention that successive smartphones have stolen from us. Ultimately, though, it ends up stranded in a no-man’s land of tiny text and insufficient stamina.
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