Palm Centro review

What you need to know

Reviewed by: Andrew Lim

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...