Tessa Horehled | Strategic Marketer, Community Manager, Brand Strategist, Digital Communications Specialist | ATL / NYC

Palm Wanted To Know If I “Got Opinions?”

Earlier today, Palm asked on their blog and Twitter profile, “Got opinions?” They are calling out for a few “Real Reviewers” to try out a Palm for six-months and regularly blog, tweet, and share online what they think of the product. (Which is exactly what I am doing right now for Nintendo’s DS Lite.)

I can see those of you who know me shaking your head and asking, “Have you met Tessa???” Yes, I applied. I have had my iPhone since my 15-hour wait on 2.0 Launch Day and while it’s been lovely, I don’t necessarily think it’s the end all. It serves my needs but I am open to the idea that someone else might be able to suit my needs better.

I’ve been playing around with the idea of picking up a BlackBerry after the BlackBerry Bloggers Brunch I was invited to attend at SXSW earlier this year. Personally, I need the function that the enterprise-focused mobile devices offer but enjoy the applications that make a device more than another tool in my work day. It needs to be able to come with me out on the town or across the country alike.

My biggest complaint about my iPhone is the battery life. Not only have I had to verse myself in the ways I could preserve the last inklings of life (turning down the brightness, turning off location services, turning off 3G coverage and avoid using applications) but I have also had to purchase a portable battery source for my long days chock full of meetings, work and social outings — away from power outlets or vehicle-charging.

I’ve owned a Palm Treo before and enjoyed it. We had happy times. I eventually traded it in for a shiny new thinner BlackBerry. This country really does idolize the thin don’t we? (Disclaimer: I just finished watching American’s Next Top Model so thin is on the brain.) Anyhow, I’m interested in giving Palm another go! So I applied for the gig. They will begin contacting individuals they have chosen next week on Friday, May 8th. I will let you know if Palm chooses me!