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The Palm Pre is a real game changer.

There, I’ve said it.    And I mean it.

The Pre is a really great device.  The screen looks like bright paper.  The battery is a champ.  The touch interface is very well thought out.  The hardware is smooth and sleek.  The charging system is super cool.

Oh, and did I mention it seamlessly integrates Facebook, Gmail and Exchange out of the box?

Check out tnkgrl’s video from CTIA 09,filmed and later uploaded with the newest version of Qik. This video is 35 minutes long, so be prepared. Make sure you check out tnkgrl Mobile for *a bunch* more CTIA videos, photos and more!

Of course to have a balanced article, I’m supposed to point out the flaws.  No homebrew software, apparently.  No expandable memory.  Tied to Sprint’s CDMA network in the US.  The cool charging stone costs extra.  But that’s about it.

Legal disclaimer : After reading such high praise from Serko over at MobileDivide, I bought some palm stock.  Me and Jimmy Fallon are getting rich, suckas!

Extra special thanks to Sprint for including bloggers in the agenda for the launch of the Pre. The Sprint Pre lounge was arguably the most comfortable place to chill at CTIA. It was off the beaten path, and they had yummy yogurt and granola. Proper!

Late Night tv show host Jimmy Fallon (when did that happen?) is a big gadget nerd.  Engadget editor Joshua Topolsky was invited to the show, and they spent seven minutes talking about the Palm Pre.  Oh, yes.  The full on media blitz is on!

They slid in a little bit of bad news at the end of the demo; the Pre’s charging “stone” is not included with the Pre.  You’ve gotta buy it seperatly.

Jimmy Fallon’s drummer is ?est Love from The Roots, which I also love.  ?est appears to be in charge, as they’ve got the drumset front and center, which I find unique.  I always buy every album from The Roots sight unseen.  Listen to The Roots.  Big Ups!