What is it: Email-centric smart phone with a Qwerty keypad
What we think: We can see what Palm is aiming for here, but we think it needs better features to succeed
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 20 March 2008
Tags: Palm, Palm Centro, apps, UK, keypad
We like:
Smaller than other Palm handsets; interface is easy to understand
We don't like:
Lack of 3G and Wi-Fi; 1.3-megapixel camera; lack of built-in 3.5mm headphone jack or adaptor in the box
CNET UK judgement:
As a smaller Palm device, the Centro performs as expected. With regard to the younger market at which it's aimed, we think it lacks the features to push it into the limelight. Sure, it's a straightforward device if you want email on the go, but in terms of its camera and music functionality, we feel very underwhelmed
Full review:
After Palm launched the Treo 500, it was apparent that the once business-focused company was starting to stretch its legs and make a run for the consumer world. The Centro is a further move into the consumer domain but is this smaller Palm device what consumer users really want? We spent some quality time with it to find out. Continue Reading...
Palm Centro History
11 Mar 2008 in Crave
Palm Centro: Hands-on with the mini Treo 500
No you're not imagining things, this looks a lot like the Palm Treo 500 but it isn't, it's the Palm Centro -- the 500's smaller sibling
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