The Palm phone, or "Palm companion device", "Palm Palm", "TCL Palm",[4] codenamed "Pepito" with model number PVG100[5][6] is a smartphone running the Android operating system, announced on October 15, 2018, and was first available in the United States from November 2, that year.[7]
| Brand | Palm Ventures Group TCL Corporation (In some markets)[1] |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Tinno Mobile |
| Type | Smartphone Wearable device "Ultra-Mobile" |
| First released | October 15, 2018 |
| Availability by region | November 2, 2018 (US) December 6, 2018 (UK, Spain, Germany) 2019 (Other European countries) January 20, 2019 (Hong Kong) April 4, 2019 (US, standalone) April 24, 2019 (Japan)[2] |
| Compatible networks | 3G UMTS, 4G LTE |
| Form factor | Slate |
| Dimensions | 96.6 mm × 50.6 mm × 7.4 mm (3.80 in × 1.99 in × 0.29 in) |
| Weight | 62.5 g (2.20 oz) |
| Operating system | Original: Android 8.1 "Oreo" |
| System-on-chip | Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 |
| CPU | MSM8940 Octa-core (4x1.4 GHz and 4x1.1 GHz) Kryo 360 |
| GPU | Adreno 505 |
| Memory | 3 GB RAM |
| Storage | 32 GB |
| Removable storage | non-expandable |
| Battery | 800 mAh |
| Rear camera | 12MP with flash |
| Front camera | 8MP |
| Display | 3.3 in (83.8 mm) 1280x720 LCD (445 ppi) |
| Sound | Dual purpose speaker |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth 4.2 low energy Wi-Fi b/g/n (2.4GHz) USB-C |
| Data inputs |
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| Model | PVG100 |
| Codename | Pepito |
| Other | Fleksy on-screen virtual keyboard |
| Website | www |
| References | [3] |
Palm is developed, designed, and marketed by Palm Ventures Group, a San Francisco-based start up founded by Dennis Miloseski and Howard Nuk. Palm Ventures is financially backed by Chinese electronics company TCL that owns the Palm trademark, originally of Palm, Inc.[8][9] The phone is manufactured by China's Tinno Mobile as an ODM for TCL.[10]
With a 3.3-inch screen and 62.5 g weight that is noticeably smaller and lighter than other smartphones released at the same time, the Palm was initially marketed as "an ultra-mobile companion" device that is meant to be used in conjunction with a regular smartphone—positioning it as a cross-over between a wearable and a smartphone, and originally could only be used by pairing the device with another phone on the Verizon network.[11][12] However, the restriction was subsequently lifted for new buyers as well as oversea markets, which make it also possible to use the device as a standalone phone.[13]
It is the first "Palm"-branded device on the market since 2010 (Palm Pre 2).[14]
The Palm companion phone comes with a pre-installed SIM card (4FF), a non-removable 800-mAh battery, a wall adapter/USB cable/USB connector, a quick start guide, important consumer safety information and a product safety and warranty brochure. The Palm companion phone has a width of 1.99 inches and a height of 3.8 inches. [15] It is also IP68 dust and water resistant.[16]
Specifications
edit| Software | ||
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 8.1 | |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 processor. Octa-core CPU | |
| Storage | 32 GB | |
| RAM | 3 GB | |
| Security | Face unlock | |
| Sensors | G-Sensor, Glonass GPS, Proximity, E-compass, Gyro | |
| Connectivity | 4G LTE, Bluetooth 4.2 low energy, UMTS | Ant+
WLAN 802.11 b/g/n (2.4 GHz) |
| Keyboard | Fleksy |
| Hardware | |
|---|---|
| Display | 3.3" 1280x720 LCD, 445 ppi |
| Glass | Impact resistant front and rear Corning Gorilla Glass |
| Rear camera | 12 MP (with flash) |
| Front camera | 8 MP |
| Construction | Crafted billet aluminum mid-frame |
| IP rating | IP68 water and dust resistant |
| Audio | Dual purpose speaker (no audio jack) |
| Battery | 800 mAh non-removable battery
(All-day battery life*, 3+ day standby time) |
| Charging | USB-C |
| SIM | Nano-SIM (Non-removable in Verizon variant) |
| Size | 50.6 mm × 96.6 mm × 7.4 mm |
| Weight | 62.5 grams |
| Colors | Gold and Titanium |
Availability
editThe Palm was initially launched on November 2, 2018, exclusively on Verizon in the US as a companion device in a bundle with a phone. Since December 2018 it has been available on Vodafone in the UK, Spain and Germany. Vodafone has secured a 6 months exclusivity deal for Europe. Since January 20, 2019, the device has been available in Hong Kong.[7][19][20][21] It was released for sale as standalone device in the US in April 2019.[22]
References
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- ^ Yamamoto), 山本竜也(Tatsuya. "Palm Phoneの駆動時間が延長できるバッテリー付きケースを試す。ギリギリ1日は持ちそう - Engadget Japanese". Engadget JP.
- ^ "Palm". Verizon Wireless.
- ^ "TCL Palm手机登录香港：3+32GB售价2988港元". Archived from the original on 2 September 2021. Retrieved 2 September 2021.
- ^ "Palm's Upcoming 'Pepito' Android Oreo Phone Has A Tiny 3.3-inch Display". HotHardware. 10 August 2018.
- ^ "Palm's New Android Phone Is a Low-End Throwback". 10 August 2018.
- ^ a b "The mini Palm Phone running Android is now available in Hong Kong, priced around $380 - Gizchina.com". www.gizchina.com. 5 January 2019.
- ^ "TCL Acquires Palm Brand, Preps for Comeback". PCMag UK. 6 January 2015. Retrieved 17 October 2018.
- ^ "Palm plans return with tiny phone, endorsements". Retrieved 17 October 2018 – via PressReader.
- ^ 天珑手机 乐天推出3.6英寸小屏新机：仅重79g 天珑移动代工
- ^ "Palm Plans Comeback With Tiny Phone, Stephen Curry Endorsement". Bloomberg.com. 15 October 2018. Retrieved 17 October 2018.
- ^ Kleinman, Zoe (16 October 2018). "Tiny Palm smartphone baffles gadget fans". BBC News. Retrieved 17 October 2018.
- ^ Mogg, Trevor (4 April 2019). "Palm seeks redemption for its tiny smartphone, now a $199 stand-alone handset". Digital Trends. Retrieved 6 April 2019.
- ^ Friedman, Alan (31 August 2018). "New Palm logo leaks". Phone Arena.
- ^ "Palm Companion Phone with Numbershare". Verizon.
- ^ "Vodafone's Palm: the device for users living in the moment". Vodafone.com. Retrieved 7 August 2024.
- ^ "The new Palm is a tiny phone to keep you away from your phone". The Verge. Retrieved 19 October 2018.
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- ^ "Vodafone introduces Palm – the ultra-mobile companion device that lets users live in the moment". www.vodafone.com. Retrieved 6 April 2019.[permanent dead link]
- ^ News, P. A. (25 October 2018). "The new Palm phone that's not a phone is coming to the UK". FarmWeek. Retrieved 6 April 2019.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help)[permanent dead link] - ^ "Vodafone launches exclusive Palm mini smartphone sale in Spain". www.telecompaper.com. Retrieved 6 April 2019.
- ^ "Palm's tiny phone can finally be purchased as a standalone device". TechCrunch. 4 April 2019. Retrieved 6 April 2019.