I wish I could say that Palm or Verizon knocked one out of the park with a stunning Palm Pre commercial…but no, this is another quality video showing off the power of the Palm Pre by IcerC.

I think the first video had a little more sizzle, but I think what this video does is shows what multi-tasking really means. Now obviously the author is a bit more ADD than the average Joe (ooh shiney!!), but it serves the purpose of showing what you can do with webOS.

Full video after the break.
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TangramPuzzle Lite by LS Software is a webOS take on the traditional puzzle game of Tangram. For those not familiar with Tangram, here’s Wikipedia’s description:

“The tangram is a dissection puzzle consisting of seven flat shapes, called tans, which are put together to form shapes. The objective of the puzzle is to form a specific shape (given only in outline or silhouette) using all seven pieces, which may not overlap.”

This Lite version offers 20 puzzles which may seem a little too generous for a free app that wants you to spend money on a full version, but once you get the hang of arranging the pieces and solving the puzzles, I think you’ll be enticed to fork over the dough for additional content.

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ToDo Classic got a big update in the App Catalog recently. The developer gave us the skinny on what to expect with this update and future ones as well:

“ToDo Classic was inspired by the ToDo app in Palm OS. Since leaving Palm OS for Windows Mobile a few years ago, I’ve been unable to find a ToDo app that I liked as much as the one in Palm OS. I finally decided to take matters into my own hands and create a webOS version that incorporates much of the same functionality while adding a few tweaks.

Moving forward, I want the app to be simple and fast. Some new features will be added, but I want to keep the app from becoming too complex.

Features:

• NEW! Recurring tasks – set a task to recur weekly, monthly, or yearly
• Color-coding based on due date so you can tell what’s due at a glance
• Quick switching between categories
• Change due date quickly right from the list
• Sort by due date or alphabetically
• Hide or show completed tasks

Planned features (hopefully)

• Alarms
• Online backup/sync”

Learn more about ToDo Classic at appRoundup

I love Palm and I love my Palm Pre, but I’ve never minced words when it comes to Palm’s advertising: it blows.  So much so, in fact, that Palm squandered a golden opportunity when the Pre originally launched. With the loss of that opportunity, came the loss of precious momentum.

This, along with a few other grievous missteps, is why Palm finds itself in not-quite-but-almost-dire straits.  All you had to do, Palm? Was forget the Borg Queen, forget the Shaolin monks… and release a commercial like this, created by YouTube user IcerC (@IcerC on Twitter).  Well-done, IcerC! Edit this puppy, make another 30 second version, and we suddenly have ourselves a real commercial!

Check it after the break.

So have you ever been out for a night of fun, only to remember at around 2AM you don’t have a ride? Or maybe you are traveling for work, and need to find a way to get to the conference center. Or my personal favorite – your ride back home from the airport bailed on you.

Enter a simple yet handy little app on your favorite webOS device – Cabbie, by rmxapps. Using your Pre/Pixi’s GPS radio (or giving you the option to manually find yourself), it automatically locates you, and populates a list of taxi companies for you to choose from. Cabbie finds the cab company on a mini-map, and allows you to even dial for the cab – all within the app itself.

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I miss the Sunday comics. Growing up I used to shred the huge paper every Sunday before church so that I could read Garfield, Peanuts, Fox Trot, and a dozen others, but now I find I just don’t have the time.

Comics by MojoJungle is another reason why my Pre is so awesome.

This little free app is basically an RSS reader for comic strips. It comes preloaded with dozens of different funnies that you can switch between effortlessly (you can also enter your own if you know where they live on the intertubes).

With landscape mode, and easy to use UI, it really is a great little app to give you a quick laugh during the day.

Update: You cannot add your own strips, but you can suggest new ones for MojoJungle to add.

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