expertreviews.co.uk Updated:
2011-09-23 04:33:47
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If youre looking for a phone that does everything, the Centro probably isnt the one for you. Its a little weak on the features front, with no HSDPA or even 3G for web browsing, no wireless networking and no GPS. When you start to use this smartph...
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Palm’s latest in its long line of smart phones is also its smallest, and probably its best looking.It’s also returned to the Palm operating system that the company seemed to temporarily abandon with its recent run of Windows-based handsets (that would...
Product Summary Centro Best Price £167.98 from Afasystems.biz See more prices Key specs Price at Launch 180 | MPN 1057EU | 3G | Bluetooth 1 | Full spec For...
Palm’s latest in its long line of smart phones is also its smallest, and probably its best looking.It’s also returned to the Palm operating system that the company seemed to temporarily abandon with its recent run of Windows-based handsets (th...
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Can the latest offering from Palm stand up to Windows Mobile?10 second review:Device: Palm CentroCost: SIM free only: £153 (£179.78 inc VAT)Available from: Clove Technology Summary: Small sleek and lightweight the Centro is ideal for communicating with...
Overall the palm Centro is just a palm organiser with a phone added on to it, its ok for business and blackberry users, but I suspect that if you’re the type of person that likes a phone to “Do everything” then the palm is not the phone...
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shinyshiny.tv Updated:
2011-09-23 04:34:07
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I told you about the release of the Palm Centro the other week; well since then Ive had the chance to get my hands on it to see if its any more impressive in person. Im not convinced, but will you be?...
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Superficially, the Centro looks like Palms other new design smartphone, the Treo 500 - reviewed here. Theres the same oblong shape with curved corners and the same silvery band across the middle with screen above and Qwerty microkeyboard below. Pa...
We like the Centro. Weve always preferred the Palm OS to Windows Mobile, but its the form-factor and the styling that make the Centro a winner. Feature-wise, its not bad either. The apps Palm has bundled are good, though theyre largely the ones it...
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The Palm Centro isnt a hip smartphone for the "youth" market as promised...
QWERTY keyboard, Palm OS easy to use, small, touchscreen...
No 3.5mm headphone socket, no Wi-Fi, no 3G, no Bluetooth 2.0, no Java and no flash for the 1.3 megapixel camera...
The Palm Centro isnt a hip smartphone for the "youth" market as promised...
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Mobile phone manufacturers have spent a large proportion of their evolution slimming down, but smartphones have had a more troubled history. It's far more difficult to produce the ultimate in slim, sleek phones when you need a big enough screen to writ...
No high speed internet or bells and whistles, but an easy to use and pocketable email phone nonetheless...
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webuser.co.uk Updated:
2011-09-23 04:34:18
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Web User looks at Palms latest device, which rolls PDA, phone and media functions into one more...
If youre already familiar with Palms devices, this is a good-value upgrade. You get many of the features of more sophisticated phones – like the iPhone – at a cheaper price, without being tied into an expensive contract. You should be able to...
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mobilecomputermag.co.uk Updated:
2011-09-23 04:34:20
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Launched in the US late last year, the Palm Centro caught most people by surprise. With its long awaited update to Palm OS not due until 2009, few expected it to see a new smartphone powered by the current creaky Palm OS Garnet, but that’s just what t...
Yes, its little more than a rehashed Treo 600 and the hardware isnt a patch on the best of HTCs offerings, but this powerful Palm OS smartphone can still show most Windows Mobile devices a thing or two...
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technologytell.com Updated:
2011-09-23 04:34:26
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With the spectacularly inexpensive ($99 with a two-year Sprint plan) and powerful Centro, Palm has done a few things at once. This tiny wonder reminds us what a flexible and user friendly platform the company has created, and makes the smart phone cat...
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pcadvisor.co.uk Updated:
2011-09-23 04:35:12
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Palms upcoming Palm Centro smartphone is a big step forward in a small package, and now its available in the UK. If, like us, you own an aging and increasingly bulky-looking Palm Treo but are reluctant to abandon the Palm OS, the Palm Centro may...
When Palm showed us a preproduction Centro last month, we were impressed by what we saw. The production unit largely lives up to that promise. Its not the most beautifully crafted mobile phone available, but its a good-looking contemporary handset l...
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3g.co.uk Updated:
2011-09-23 04:35:38
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Palm’s idiosyncratic operating system remains as adorable as ever and it’s the OS that ultimately overcomes other deficiencies. Who can resist a phone that lets you reject a phone call with a text message (either from a template or of your own...
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pcworld.co.nz Updated:
2011-11-08 15:47:07
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Palm’s Centro smartphone – like its Treo 500v earlier this year – is aimed at pulling in consumer users, and the $599 price point pitches it squarely at buyers seeking something more than a standard mobile phone, but less than a high-end smartphone.Th...
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Mobile phone manufacturers have relentlessly worked to slim down their handsets, but smartphones have had a more troubled history. It’s far more difficult to produce the ultimate in slim, sleek phones when you need a big enough screen to write and read...
No high-speed internet or bells and whistles, but an easy-to-use and pocketable email phone nonetheless...
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Zdnet.com.au Updated:
2011-11-08 15:47:17
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Priced at just AU$299 on prepaid with Telstra and running Palm OS, not Windows Mobile 6, the Centro is pitched at first time or budget-conscious smartphone buyers. It may even pick up the odd, long and frustrated Palm OS devotee. DesignDepending on you...
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smarthouse.com.au Updated:
2011-11-08 15:47:25
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If you are looking for a smartphone that is not bulky and has excellent features, then the Palm Centro may just be the phone for you. It is available for Telstra prepaid customers for an attractive price of $299, which makes it a very affordable smart...
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Price $299Rating 4 Keen to trade up from your standard mobile to a smartphone? Despite a few cautions and caveats, the Centro could be a near perfect fit. Its almost certainly your most affordable option, selling for $299 through Telstra without...
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The Centro is definitely an interesting concept, and it represents a new target market for Palm. Its not perfect, but on the whole this is a nifty device that is tailored well to its demographic.
Size, QWERTY keyboard, touch screen, intuitive and user-friendly interface, price...
No 3G, no back button, plastic build feels a little tacky, keyboard may be a little small for some The Final Word The Centro is definitely an interesting concept, and it represents a new target market for Palm. Its not perfect, but on the whole this i...
The Centro is definitely an interesting concept, and it represents a new target market for Palm. Its not perfect, but on the whole this is a nifty device that is tailored well to its demographic.
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Let me tell you a story. Once upon a time Palm sat in regal American splendour. With an innovative and groundbreaking PDA it took the world of written diaries and to do lists and tore it to shreds. Life was good. UK-based Psion tried to storm the US an...
and easy to use software, Small for the pocket and bag, Accessible microSD card slot, Builtin mobile email and document editing...
No 3G and no WiFi, Poor camera, Ships with mono earbud, Keyboard is small and could be fiddly for some...
Small and neat hardware, old but mostly still impressive software, the Centro is let down by some serious shortcomings, but we can’t help liking it a lot just the same...
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theglobeandmail.com Updated:
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Palms modest tinkering means big change All of Centros extras adds up to a rockin little phone DAVID POGUE New York Times October 11, 2007 at 11:43 AM EST Sometimes the tiniest adjustment can make a huge difference. A tenth of a grade-point average...
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The Centro is not without its Palm charms but it’s too pedestrian to register on your smartphone radar...
Affordable price tag. Compact for a QWERTY packing handset. Solid build. User-friendly Palm OS...
No 3G or Wi-Fi. Cramped and fiddly keyboard. Poor camera...
The Centro is not without its Palm charms but it’s too pedestrian to register on your smartphone radar...
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thestar.com.my Updated:
2016-11-24 12:22:34
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THE Centro is billed as the smallest and lightest Palm smartphone to date and it is targeted at first-time users who want something more powerful than a normal phone. Measuring at 107.2 x 53.5 x 18.6mm and weighing 124g, the Centro provides users wit...
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about.com Updated:
2011-09-23 04:33:28
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Manufacturer's SiteIf you took the Palm Treo 800w smartphone and put it in the dryer, it might come out looking like the Palm Centro smartphone for the Verizon Wireless network. This is petite Palm phone that comes with a bargain price tag. (Note: I lo...
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Palm Centro SmartphoneESRB: n/a Platform: Communication Devices Category: Smart PhonesAuthor: Frank The Palm Centro Smartphone is the first smartphone I have actually used so I cant really compare it to others on the market. But what I can say is t...
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A common gift people will give themselves for the holiday season is a new phone. With broadband networks getting faster by the minute, a phone that is smart enough to handle surfing the internet, getting email, supporting IM’s and taking pictures becom...
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At one time the Pearl, made by the fine folks over at Blackberry, stood alone in the world of hybrid cell phones and personal digital assistants (PDAs), but no reign can last forever. The spurt of free market competition inspired the people over at Pal...
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When the courier came and dropped off the box on my doorstep a short while ago, my brother asked me what I was going to review now. I told him that it was an unlocked Palm Centro. He immediately responded by asking, “Palm still makes cell phones?” I’...
Considering that you can get the Palm Centro for under $100 with a contract in the US (In Canada, existing Rogers can get the Centro for $199.99 with a three-year contract renewal, and new customers can get the Centro for $299.99 with a three-year pl...
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When I put my hand in my pocket I tend to find myself fondling something very special to me, something that the more I use, the more I like. Now, I know what you're thinking and quite frankly you should be ashamed of yourself...
Touch Screen, Full qwerty keyboard, fast mobile web browsing, flight mode, better than average battery life, very expandable via app downloads, loads of accessories available, cheap...
Limited amount of included software, screen goes to sleep too quickly, can't actually turn the thing off completely.
The Centro is a good, easy to use smartphone. Features such as the touch screen, expansion of storage and the ability to get your email on the move go a long way to making this an incredibly desirable product. It's let down though by a sense that the...
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infosyncworld.com Updated:
2011-09-23 04:33:38
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Video Review: The audience for an unlocked phone is a special bunch, and we wouldnt recommend this phone as an alternative to a carrier-sponsored version if you dont mind signing a new contract. But if you need the unlocked option, the Palm Centro...
Improved calling interface. Unlocked Centro means T-Mobile users might have a shot. Same small design we liked.
Same small keyboard, same old interface. Apps like the Blazer browser and Pocket Tunes music player starting to show their age.
The audience for an unlocked phone is a special bunch, and we wouldnt recommend this phone as an alternative to a carrier-sponsored version if you dont mind signing a new contract. But if you need the unlocked option, the Palm Centro still makes f...
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By Billy TeoThe Palm Centro is a smart phone for absolute beginners who do not desire 3G speeds or Wi-Fi connectivity.While it may not be sexy or overloaded with features, it is reliable and efficient and can handle multimedia on the side.It even comes...
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mobiledia.com Updated:
2011-09-23 04:33:45
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Palm touts the Centro as its smallest smart phone yet, and theyve managed to fit a lot in a small package. To a large degree, the Centro is a smaller, more modern looking Treo with many of the same features, including a QWERTY keypad with tiny keys. B...
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absolutegadget.com Updated:
2011-09-23 04:33:48
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At least access to most of the services was extremely easy thanks to a dedicated tab on the touchscreen. The usual options such as voicemail, messaging, email, etc could all be found and quickly accessed here. The 1.3-megapixel camera and pTunes media...
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What made PDAs popular amongst professionals? Applications and usage, right? But this is not what people demand from a PDA today. They want something sleek and stylish without compromising on performance. I guess this is what Palm thought of when...
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Digitaltrends.com Updated:
2011-09-23 04:33:53
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Video Review: Play video and music, navigate using a color touch screen, and use Bluetooth on the Palm Centro smartphone.
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The Palm Centro made its debut in Fall 2007 as the smallest and lightest Palm OS based smartphone to date. It is the third new model from Palm this year after the Treo 755p and Treo 500v. Palm basically took all thats good about the 755p, and packed...
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star-techcentral.com Updated:
2011-09-23 04:33:58
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THE Centro is billed as the smallest and lightest Palm smartphone to date and it is targeted at first-time users who want something more powerful than a normal phone. Measuring at 107.2 x 53.5 x 18.6mm and weighing 124g, the Centro provides users wit...
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Weve already taken a look at the Palm Centro; I told you about my first impressions, and its now time to complete that by giving you details and a verdict. While I retain most of my first impressions, there are some things I must add, and some things...
Large touchscreen, sleek, Bluetooth v1.2 (A2DP)...
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phonedog.com Updated:
2011-09-23 04:34:02
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Get Centro in your hands. If you like the way it feels and if the buttons aren’t too small for you, you might have found yourself the best value currently going in a full-featured smartphone built for consumers. Palm OS is not slick, but it works...
Full-featured, easy to use smartphone for entry-level price; Clear, bright, high-resolution touchscreen; Compact body with rounded edges; Zippy EV-DO data with access to Sprint TV service; A-GPS works with location-based services...
QWERTY keys are small and cramped; Display is smallish (if still easy to read); Hardware and software design feels a bit dated; Noticeably thicker than comparable devices; No Music Store access (yet)...
Get Centro in your hands. If you like the way it feels and if the buttons aren’t too small for you, you might have found yourself the best value currently going in a full-featured smartphone built for consumers. Palm OS is not slick, but it works...
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I was lucky enough to be invited to the UK launch of the SIM Free Palm Centro in London on the 5th March and amid a clamor of people being the first to praise or condemn the new device, we saw a presentation, a pile of Mars Bars (making the point t...
Compact and lightweight, A good value entry level smartphone, Google Mobile Maps built in, Onboard user manual, Onetouch speaker phone, Good battery life, Quad band phone usable worldwide, Easy user interface...
No stereo headset as standard, Limited Bluetooth device support (headset, file share and sync only), No Java support in broswer, No 3G, GPS, or WiFi...
Whilst some may say the Centro has its shortcomings, one has to remember the market at which it is aimed. This is not designed to take the teenage world by storm and it is not intended to get business men throwing thier iPAQs off the nearest bridge...
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We liked this little phone a lot. Although its shortcomings are there for all to see - its 2008 and still theres no Wi-Fi, 3G or GPS to be found and the operating system has barely changed in years - its still one of the fastest and most intuitive m...
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wired.com Updated:
2011-09-23 04:34:11
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The Palm Centro is like the friend you call when you need to be bailed out of jail: Reliable, smart and capable of getting the job done. But its dependable nature also means its not exactly the handset you want to party with. Now offered by AT&T in a...
Talk to your buddies or coworkers walkietalkiestyle. More compact than its older Treo cousins. Healthy portion of thirdparty applications from medical databases to games.
No WiFi or integrated GPS (a Bluetooth GPS receiver is optional). Short threehour battery life. The 1.3megapixel camera captured crapquality photos. Plastic housing feels like it could be busted by a strong wind.
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So, Palm has finally decided to launch its Centro in the UK. We've had a bit of a wait since it appeared in the US last September, but at least you can get it SIM free at launch rather than being tied into an exclusive deal with a particular operator. Th...
The Palm software has always scored big on ease of use in my book, and it does so again here. But the hardware suffers from a cramped keyboard, small screen and proprietary interfaces. Without Wi-Fi or 3G it lags behind the leaders in the Windows Mobile a...
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mobilechoiceuk.com Updated:
2011-09-23 04:34:16
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There is much to enjoy with the Palm Centro. It’s as simple and fun to use as previous Palm handsets, it’s speedily responsive and knocks many rivals for six. Palm fans will be pleased, but it’s a shame the spec isn’t better...
Exceptionally accessible Palm operating system. Neat and easy to use features. Excellent email program. Hugely improved battery life.
No Wi-Fi, no 3G and a poor camera. In many ways this is a four-star device, but the features let it down.Look and Feel...
There is much to enjoy with the Palm Centro. It’s as simple and fun to use as previous Palm handsets, it’s speedily responsive and knocks many rivals for six. Palm fans will be pleased, but it’s a shame the spec isn’t better.
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letstalk.com Updated:
2011-09-23 04:34:19
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Think of the Palm Centro as smartphone training wheels. Its budget price point and features set are designed to attract those who think they might need more than a standard cell phone offers but don’t quite need BlackBerry-type power. As a device to...
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Howstuffworks.com Updated:
2011-09-23 04:34:23
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The Palm Centro is a stylish smart phone that includes a host of multimedia features in a small package. With the current obsession for tinier and tinier devices, however, comes a price. Namely, the buttons on the Centros QWERTY keyboard are very clos...
Touch screen, stylish design, EVDO network, supports 4GB MicroSD cards...
Cramped QWERTY keyboard, no flash...
The Palm Centro is a stylish smart phone that includes a host of multimedia features in a small package. With the current obsession for tinier and tinier devices, however, comes a price. Namely, the buttons on the Centros QWERTY keyboard are very clo...
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Palm OS devotees will appreciate this good-looking PDA smart phone.
Petite, attractive design, Excellent call quality...
Lacks WiFi and GPS, Plastic case feels a bit fragile...
Palm OS devotees will appreciate this good-looking PDA smart phone.
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Like Blackberry, Palm has established itself as a generic term for any Smartphone geared towards businesspeople. Over the past couple year’s mainstream consumers also began wanting more than the average, stripped down cell phone. (Indeed, 2007 c...
Compact, Easy to use, Great camera and multimedia capabilities...
Baby keys, Weird control stick, Useless stylus...
The Palm Centro is a good Smartphone for the average consumer, but not – ironically enough – physically large enough for the hardcore Palm acolytes. The tiny keyboard poses a real problem. That aside, the multimedia qualities – fas...
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Computerpoweruser.com Updated:
2011-09-23 04:34:34
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Palm OS 5.4.9; 312MHz Intel XScale processor; 64MB memory; Touchscreen: 1.56 inches, 320 x 320; 1,150mAH Li-Ion battery (3.5 hours talk time, 300 hours standby) With Windows Mobile on the rise, the iPhone continuing to grab headlines, and Google’s m...
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connectreviews.com Updated:
2011-09-23 04:34:37
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There never has been a low-cost smartphone, but a few months ago Sprint and Palm partnered up and released the Centro, a step up for the younger crowd who wants to ditch the RAZR they got for free. Is it worth spending the $99 on it though? Find out af...
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computershopper.com Updated:
2011-09-23 04:34:40
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A smartphone for folks on a flip-phone budget, the Palm Centro offers all the power of a Palm Treo in a smaller, more affordable package. Though it has a few rough edges—most notably a crowded keyboard and an antiquated operating system—...
Very easy to use; fast operation and 3G-network Internet access; nicely stocked with productivity, connectivity, entertainment software; bargain price when purchased with a contract...
Cramped keyboard; no Wi-Fi or stereo Bluetooth; voice dialing costs extra; poorly designed battery door; Palm OS definitely showing its age...
The Palm Centro may not be the most innovative smartphone weve seen, but its extremely capable and affordable enough to fit any budget...
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For years the term “Treo” has been synonymous with smartphones; the line had become iconic, and the rumors and speculation surround new releases were once the talk of the mobile industry. Now-a-days you’re more likely to find a BlackBerry or Windows de...
Great size, Low price point, Fullfeatured Palm OS device, Easy to use, Good phone performance...
Palm OS is stable, but boring...
Plain and simple, we really like the Palm Centro. The device feels great in your hand, call performance was admirable and as a smartphone there isn’t anything it can’t do. This phone is aimed at the “tweener” crowd- the 16-29 crowd who has never owned...
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wirelessinfo.com Updated:
2011-09-23 04:34:45
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The Centro is Palms latest attempt to bring innovation to the smart phone market, after years of phones with only minor improvements. The biggest thing youll notice when you see the Centro is that its smaller than any Treo, and, despite being thicke...
Lets face it, theres nothing particularly cutting edge about the Palm Centro. Palm OS is long in the tooth, and despite the fact its still an easy-to-use and fast operating system, it desperately needs an update. The Centro is smaller than Palms T...
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smartphonetoday.com Updated:
2011-09-23 04:34:50
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Palm is slow to innovate, but when it does it usually turns out appealing designs. At first glance the Centro might not seem like an improvement over the Treo, but it is, and using it is a satisfying experience. It is Palms latest Palm OS smartphone...
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pdastreet.com Updated:
2011-09-23 04:34:52
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Palm is slow to innovate, but when it does it usually turns out appealing designs. At first glance the Centro might not seem like an improvement over the Treo, but it is, and using it is a satisfying experience. It is Palms latest Palm OS smartphone...
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slashphone.com Updated:
2011-09-23 04:34:55
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Review: With Smaller, Cheaper Smart Phone, Palm Shows That Not All Shrinkage Is BadPowered by Mochila Lastest News in this categoryReview: Palms small, cheap CentroReview: With Smaller, Cheaper Smart Phone, Palm Shows That Not All Shrinkage Is Bad Re...
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Email mossbergsolution@wsj.com Published on October 17, 2007 Print Share Sphere Comment Tagged: The Mossberg Solution | permalink...
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Form, Feel, and Keyboard The Centro is quite possibly the most important smartphone release from Palm since their foray into Windows Mobile with the Treo 700w. This seems like a strange thing to say given that, except for its form factor, the Centro...
great form factor, 3G data speeds, Crisp, sharp screen, Price...
Battery life, Battery door tough to open...
Why "Centro?" The Centro is a surprising little device. Although it offers no really new features at all, it does offer a new form factor that makes the standard features somehow more compelling. The new, smaller size and the new, smaller price point...
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To those that are familiar with the Palm Treo series of smartphones, the Centro will seem as just a simple re-badging and resizing job. And while this is true in the sense of the hardware, and even the form factor to a degree, the Centro's price of ent...
Overall, I was impressed with the price and the size of the Centro. The operating system is old, but stable and highly functional. The wireless connection is just fast, but not the latest which allows voice and data at the same time. If you will, the C...
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engadgetmobile.com Updated:
2011-09-23 04:35:08
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Okay, now we know what youre thinking. Sure, we (lovingly) raked Palm over the coals in our open letter to the company, and yeah, we havent been the sweetest of hearts to the crew from Sunnyvale (with good reason, of course). However, If youve paid...
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The keyboard is a bit tight, but this smart phone has all the features novices are looking for at a rock-bottom price.
Easy to use, Compact form factor, Bargain priced, Can edit Office docs...
Cramped keyboard, Annoying memory card slot, Poor Sprint TV streaming video quality...
The Palm Centro for Sprint is a slick-looking device targeted to first-time smart phone users. It features the same operating system, basic specs, and applications of the Treo 755p but in a smaller form factor. The Centro is very affordable ($99 with t...
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Go back five years when Palm handhelds ruled the mobile device market, before smart phones began their ascendancy. Its easy to imagine that Palms new Centro -- the companys first smart phone not named Treo -- is the device Palm envisioned as the fu...
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Well, I got mine earlier today and have been playing with it; it’s the same color as the OnCentro one. I must say, I love it. First off, I have a Helio Fin with a 3MP cam, and a Moto Q with a 1.3MP cam with flash, the Palm Centro, in my opinion, to...
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Once upon a time, smartphones required deep pockets in both senses: they were expensive and huge. In the past year weve seen the slimming of the smartphone (in some cases) and prices have come down, though serious PDA phones still average $300 with a...
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Palms modest tinkering means big change All of Centros extras adds up to a rockin little phone DAVID POGUE New York Times October 11, 2007 at 11:43 AM EST Sometimes the tiniest adjustment can make a huge difference. A tenth of a grade-point average...
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Things have been so crazy today (in a good way, thanks for asking), that I am just now getting settled down to tell you about the package that showed up this morning. Inside that FedEx box was the brand new fire engine red ruby Palm Centro, the $99 Pal...
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To understand the Centro, you have to understand who its for. Theres nothing here for existing Treo owners, and theres little to entice other smartphone users to switch. Rather, the Centro exists to put more power into the hands of folks who are c...
Palm OS is fast and easy to use. Good phone. Lots of IM and e-mail options.
Buggy. Tiny, cramped keyboard. Poor headset support.
Call it "My First Smartphone." With the Palm Centro—basically a Treo 755p crammed into a smaller case—price is its best selling point. This is the most smartphone you can get for $99 with a service contract...
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Smartdevicecentral.com Updated:
2011-09-23 04:35:26
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To understand the Centro, you have to understand who its for. Theres nothing here for existing Treo owners, and theres little to entice other smartphone users to switch. Rather, the Centro exists to put more power into the hands of folks who are con...
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Palm and Sprint announced the Centro smartphone at the Digital Life show in NYC. It resembles the recently-announced Treo 500v, but substitutes the Palm Garnet OS for Windows Mobile, and keeps a touch screen. It is Palms first attempt at a more consum...
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I was at the conference where Palm officially unveiled this model, and I wanted to share my first thoughts on it.A full review will be available in the near future, when Palm sends us a demo unit.Downright LilliputianPalm is heavily emphasizing that th...
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by Conrad H. Blickenstorfer Yet, despite its small size, you get quite a bit. The 16-bit transflective color display has 320 x 320 pixel resolution. We havent measured the screen size yet, but it appears to be about 2.4 inches diagonal. That would t...
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tech-faq.com Updated:
2011-09-23 04:35:35
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Palm as always tried to come up with the latest and the greatest, but with the Centro they have managed to hit a real home run. As the smallest handheld device that the company has ever produced, the Treo by Palm Centro is available in sturdy red or...
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The Centro is not without its Palm charms but it’s too pedestrian to register on your smartphone radar...
Affordable price tag. Compact for a QWERTY packing handset. Solid build. User-friendly Palm OS...
No 3G or Wi-Fi. Cramped and fiddly keyboard. Poor camera...
The Centro is not without its Palm charms but it’s too pedestrian to register on your smartphone radar...
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hardwaregeeks.com Updated:
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So what’s the difference between a regular cell phone and a smartphone? You can do more with a smartphone. It can synchronize with your computer and will hold your appointments, and also a larger amount of contacts. With that in mind more and more...
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This sporty, slimmer variant of the Treo is available on the AT&T network.
Petite, attractive design, Excellent call quality and battery life...
Lacks WiFi and GPS, Plastic case feels a bit fragile...
This sporty, slimmer variant of the Treo is available on the AT&T network.
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For years the term “Treo” has been synonymous with smartphones; the line had become iconic, and the rumors and speculation surround new releases were once the talk of the mobile industry. Now-a-days, however, you’re more likely to find a BlackBerry or...
Great size, Low price point, Fullfeatured Palm OS device, Easy to use, Good phone performance...
Palm OS is stable, but boring, Lack of 3G data...
We still really like the Palm Centro, but prefer the CDMA version for its 3G data. The device feels great in your hand, call performance was admirable and as a smartphone there isn’t anything it can’t do. This phone is aimed at the “tweener” crowd- the...
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It’s here, and it’s cute, and it works, and it’s rad. I’ve always been a fan of the Treo line from Palm, so I was stoked to open this guy up today. It’s very much like the Sprint Centro that I reviewed a few months ago. It fi...
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everythingtreo.com Updated:
2013-11-10 22:59:36
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Life starts after five oclock. Thats why theres the Palm® Centro™ smartphone. Palm Centro gives you voice, text, IM,email and web,1 all in a phone thats a lot smaller than you think. It even has a touchscreen and a full keyboard, so you can say L8R...
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When Palm first announced the Centro on Sprint last fall, Palm OS enthusiasts were less than thrilled. They wanted a real high-end Treo replacement—not a budget model. But it turned out to be a pretty good handset, offering nearly all of the Treos p...
High-resolution touch screen. Works well with both PCs and Macs. Good voice quality.
Palm OS is outdated. No 3G, Wi-Fi, GPS, or stereo Bluetooth. Battery life is on the low side for GSM.
The Centro for AT&T sacrifices the Sprint versions high-speed data access, but you get more battery life—though not quite enough. Nonetheless, the low price makes it a good first smartphone—or a poor mans iPhone...
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With a price of $99 with a 2-year contract, the Centro hits squarely into the price point of the mainstream customer. And with features such as a touchscreen, capable email client, and loads of carrier add-ons, it could show that there just might be ro...
Simply put, the Centro is one of the best smartphone values around. If the cost of a data plan ($30-40/month currently) isn't offputting, the Centro makes for a very nice lifestyle device. The battery life is impressive, lasting a bit over two days in...
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mobilitytoday.com Updated:
2013-11-10 22:59:37
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In an answer to the growing demand for crossover devices, AT&T Inc. and Palm Inc. today announced the availability of the Palm Centro from AT&T. Centro is designed for the expanding base of customers who want a better way to manage their busy lives. Du...
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mobileburn.com Updated:
2013-11-10 22:59:37
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Today AT&T announced the availability of the Palm Centro, a device that was initially released on Sprints CDMA network. We reviewed the original Centro in-depth already, but we wanted to go over a few of the differences that users can expect w...
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IntroductionLast fall, the Palm Centro was launched upon the U.S. on the Sprint network. Judie did a review of it and covered everything from the unboxing to her impressions of the device. Rather than repeat covering the basics of this device, I’m go...
The design is very clean and pleasant. The sound quality was generally excellent and on par with more expensive devices. The signal strength was strong and remained very consistent...
The case is likely to become scuffed up easily. The device must be held awkardly to hear clearly. The rubbery keyboard won’t hold up well to fingernail typing. Keyboard is really too small for moderate to larger hands/fingers...
IntroductionLast fall, the Palm Centro was launched upon the U.S. on the Sprint network. Judie did a review of it and covered everything from the unboxing to her impressions of the device. Rather than repeat covering the basics of this device, I’m g...
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This has not gone unnoticed by other carriers. While devices like the iPhone and HTC Touch command a solid return for the companies offering them, it is the lower cost devices that sell in bulk and keep customers coming back. Palm's Centro has jumped i...
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Look and Feel The Palm Centro for AT&T (henceforth, in this review, the "Centro," for conveniences sake) is a wonder of a little phone. It packs all the power of traditional PalmOS Treos into a tiny, holdable package thats remarkably easy to use. W...
Great form factor, PalmOS is simple and easy, Huge library of 3rd party applications, Decent battery life...
PalmOS is getting awfully stale, Nearly the same as the Treo 680, No 3G data, Poor Browser...
Lets do this conclusion in two parts: For the non-smartphone user: If youve been using a standard "feature phone" that does little more than make calls, take pictures, and painfully text your friends with T9 typing, youve been missing out. A Centr...
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Back in October 2007, we reviewed the Palm Centro, at that time exclusive to Sprint in the US. Now AT&T is offering the GSM version of Palms most affordable PDA phone. Selling for $50 less than the Treo 680 on AT&T Wireless, the Centro is also smalle...
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The Centro still has a small keyboard, but AT&T customers looking for an easy-to-use smart phone should be satisfied.
Compact design, Easy to use, Bargain priced, Decent battery life...
Lacks 3G data, Cramped keyboard, Memory card slot behind battery cover, No stereo Bluetooth...
At only $99, the Palm Centro is a bargain for first-time smart phone users, but you get more with Sprint’s version, which packs more speed because of its EV-DO connection. We also like the $99 Samsung BlackJack II from AT&T better than the Centro be...
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Back in October 2007, we reviewed the Palm Centro, at that time exclusive to Sprint in the US. Now AT&T is offering the GSM version of Palms most affordable PDA phone. Selling for $50 less than the Treo 680 on AT&T Wireless, the Centro is also smalle...
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Sprint recently introduced two new colors to their lineup of Centro by Palm smarphones. These new colors, olive green and vibrant rose, don’t add any new features however they create a different look to the phone which may attract someone whose crit...
Sprint recently introduced two new colors to their lineup of Centro by Palm smarphones. These new colors, olive green and vibrant rose, don’t add any new features however they create a different look to the phone which may attract someone whose crit...
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Whether you believe it or not; I, the super duper Linux geek, have never used a smartphone…until now. Yes, during the writing of this review was the first time I have everbeen able to use a smartphone for an extended period of time. Yes, the Cent...
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Verizon has had a bit of an affordability problem with its smartphone lineup. With handsets selling from $200 to $400 (with a two-year contract) and data plans running more than $100 per month, no one can accuse the carrier of being inexpensive. That...
Good voice quality. 3G support. Excellent PIM and document-editing features. Works well with both PCs and Macs.
No Wi-Fi, GPS. Bluetooth. No IM client. Palm OS is on life support.
The Verizon version of Palms best-selling Centro is a virtual clone of the 3G-capable Sprint version, giving subscribers a low-cost, quality smartphone thats a powerful alternative to most feature phones at this price—even if the company has already...
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