Engineering:Palm (companion)
| Codename | Pepito |
|---|---|
| Brand | Palm Ventures Group TCL Corporation (In some markets)[1] |
| Manufacturer | Tinno Mobile |
| Model | PVG100 |
| 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] |
| Type | Smartphone Wearable device "Ultra-Mobile" |
| Form factor | Slate |
| Dimensions | 96.6 mm × 50.6 mm × 7.4 mm (3.80 in × 1.99 in × 0.29 in) |
| Mass | 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 |
| Data inputs | Sensors:
Other:
|
| Display | 3.3 in (83.8 mm) 1280x720 LCD (445 ppi) |
| Rear camera | 12MP with flash |
| Front camera | 8MP |
| Sound | Dual purpose speaker |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth 4.2 low energy
Wi-Fi b/g/n (2.4GHz) 3G UMTS/4G LTE |
| Website | www |
| References | [3] |
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 is first available in the United States from November 2, that year.[7]
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 62.5g 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]
Specifications
Software[15]
| 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 | Ant+
WLAN 802.11 b/g/n (2.4GHz) |
| Keyboard | Fleksy |
Hardware[16]
| 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 x 96.6 x 7.4 mm |
| Weight | 62.5 grams |
| Colors | Gold and Titanium |
Availability
The 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][17][18][19] It was released for sale as standalone device in the US in April 2019.[20]
References
- ↑ "TCL Palm手机登录香港：3+32GB售价2988港元". https://m.studio9music.com/htm/4110.html.
- ↑ 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". https://japanese.engadget.com/2019/05/10/palm-phone-1/.
- ↑ "Palm". https://www.verizonwireless.com/connected-devices/palm-companion-device/.
- ↑ "TCL Palm手机登录香港：3+32GB售价2988港元". https://m.studio9music.com/htm/4110.html.
- ↑ "Palm's Upcoming 'Pepito' Android Oreo Phone Has A Tiny 3.3-inch Display". August 10, 2018. https://hothardware.com/news/palm-android-oreo-phone-tiny-33-inch-display.
- ↑ "Palm's New Android Phone Is a Low-End Throwback". August 10, 2018. https://www.technobuffalo.com/2018/08/10/palm-android-phone-pepito-specs/.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 "The mini Palm Phone running Android is now available in Hong Kong, priced around $380 - Gizchina.com". 5 January 2019. https://www.gizchina.com/2019/01/05/the-mini-palm-phone-is-now-available-in-hong-kong-priced-around-380/.
- ↑ "TCL Acquires Palm Brand, Preps for Comeback" (in en-GB). PCMag UK. 2015-01-06. https://uk.pcmag.com/smartphones/38779/news/tcl-acquires-palm-brand-preps-for-comeback.
- ↑ "Palm plans return with tiny phone, endorsements". https://www.pressreader.com/canada/the-welland-tribune/20181016/281767040192149.
- ↑ 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". 2018-10-15. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-10-15/palm-plans-comeback-with-tiny-phone-stephen-curry-endorsement.
- ↑ Kleinman, Zoe (2018-10-16). "Tiny Palm smartphone baffles gadget fans" (in en-GB). BBC News. https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-45876934.
- ↑ Mogg, Trevor (2019-04-04). "Palm seeks redemption for its tiny smartphone, now a $199 stand-alone handset". https://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/palms-tiny-smartphone-is-now-a-standalone-handset-and-costs-199/.
- ↑ Friedman, Alan (31 August 2018). "New Palm logo leaks". https://www.phonearena.com/news/New-Palm-logo-leaks_id108384.
- ↑ "The new Palm is a tiny phone to keep you away from your phone". The Verge. https://www.theverge.com/2018/10/15/17974850/new-palm-smartphone-android-lifemode-time-well-spent-verizon.
- ↑ "Palm | PRODUCT" (in en). https://www.palm.com/product.
- ↑ "Vodafone introduces Palm – the ultra-mobile companion device that lets users live in the moment". https://www.vodafone.com/content/index/what/technology-blog/palm-the-ultra-mobile-companion-device.html#.[yes|permanent dead link|dead link}}]
- ↑ News, P. A. (2018-10-25). "The new Palm phone that's not a phone is coming to the UK" (in en-GB). https://farmweek.com/the-new-palm-phone-thats-not-a-phone-is-coming-to-the-uk/.[yes|permanent dead link|dead link}}]
- ↑ "Vodafone launches exclusive Palm mini smartphone sale in Spain" (in en). https://www.telecompaper.com/news/vodafone-launches-exclusive-palm-mini-smartphone-sale-in-spain--1271361.
- ↑ "Palm's tiny phone can finally be purchased as a standalone device" (in en-US). 4 April 2019. http://social.techcrunch.com/2019/04/04/palms-tiny-phone-can-finally-be-purchased-as-a-standalone-device/.
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