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Palm Centro - red (Sprint)

Manufacturer: Palm   Part number: PTR690HKR
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CNET Editors' rating: 7.0 out of 10
Average user rating: 7.4 out of 10


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CNET Editors' review - Palm Centro - red (Sprint)
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Very good

7.0

out of 10
CNET Editor's rating: 7.0 out of 10
Reviewed by Bonnie Cha
Review date: 10/11/07
Release date: 10/14/07

The good: The Palm Centro sheds some of the weight and bulk of Palm Treo to make for a more compact smartphone. It also carries an attractive price tag and offers a lot for the money, including Bluetooth, EV-DO support, push e-mail, and a suite of productivity apps.

The bad: The Centro's QWERTY keyboard is extremely cramped and the hardware feels a bit toylike. The phone's speaker is on the weaker side, and it lacks Wi-Fi.

The bottom line: The Palm Centro isn't the innovative product we were looking for from the company, but with its slimmer size, ease of use, and affordable price tag, the Centro is a good option for those looking for their first smartphone.

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User opinions - Palm Centro - red (Sprint)
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Very good

7.4

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Average user rating from 61 users

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8 out of 10 - Excellent
Every phone has a compromise
What soooo many reviewers (professional and amateur) seem to realize and even note is that EVERY... Read more
by kbaum17 (see profile) - October 24, 2007

124 out of 124 users found this user opinion helpful.
1 comment posted to this opinion

6 out of 10 - Good
Good...but not revolutionary on any front but price point...
I've used the I-phone, RIM etc and WinMo...blah blah. BUT, this is about the CENTRO that I am... Read more
by crash.override (see profile) - October 17, 2007

51 out of 56 users found this user opinion helpful.

8 out of 10 - Excellent
Great smart phone! Not just for first timers.
I have owned many phones 10 plus. This is easily my favorite. Don't let ppl say the keyboard is... Read more
by diesel503 (see profile) - December 30, 2007

30 out of 31 users found this user opinion helpful.

7 out of 10 - Very good
Much Improved Over Treo 700p
Very please with new Centro. All the same features as previous versions, but pre-installed IM and... Read more
by jmanstarr (see profile) - November 30, 2007

23 out of 23 users found this user opinion helpful.
1 comment posted to this opinion

9 out of 10 - Spectacular
Great all around performer, better size
I had to be one of the first to have a full production model centro. I admit I was skeptical of... Read more
by albowwow (see profile) - October 18, 2007

15 out of 15 users found this user opinion helpful.

4 out of 10 - Mediocre
Beware of the software before buying
I have personally owned several Palm Treos(the latest being the Treo 680 running same OS as the... Read more
by deecee (see profile) - October 15, 2007

41 out of 96 users found this user opinion helpful.
3 comments posted to this opinion

8 out of 10 - Excellent
a great starter smartphone
as a third party dealer for Sprint,i do my best to keep up on the hot phones out.to help me keep... Read more
by sillyhermitcrab (see profile) - February 16, 2008

10 out of 10 users found this user opinion helpful.

9 out of 10 - Spectacular
Go get one of these, it'll change your life for the better!
The Treo is the best smartphone out there, and has been for quite some time. Other smartphones... Read more
by Greywethr (see profile) - January 3, 2008

11 out of 16 users found this user opinion helpful.

8 out of 10 - Excellent
I love this phone
This is a entry level smartphone. I had the TREO and its horrible. Within 2 days I went back to... Read more
by lcoulter02 (see profile) - December 29, 2007

5 out of 5 users found this user opinion helpful.

8 out of 10 - Excellent
great entry level smartphone
Overall its a very good phone, the touch screen is great for dialing numbers. Phone as modem from... Read more
by jlaver00 (see profile) - October 20, 2007

5 out of 5 users found this user opinion helpful.





Full specifications - Palm Centro - red (Sprint)
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Manufacturer: Palm
Part number: PTR690HKR
Telecom
Data services E-Mail, MSN Messenger, Yahoo! Messenger, AOL Instant Messenger
Modem Integrated Wireless cellular modem
Service provider Sprint Nextel
Cellular enhancement protocol HSDPA, CDMA 2000 1X EV-DO
General
Cellular technology CDMA
Dimensions (W x D x H) 2.1 in x 0.7 in x 4.2 in
Band / mode Dual-band CDMA2000 EvDO
Weight 4.2 oz
Wireless Interface Bluetooth
Color Ruby
Packaged contents AC charger, USB sync cable
Standby time Up to 300 h
Operating System / Software
OS provided Palm OS 5.4.9
Software included Memos, Phone, Tasks, Camera, HotSync, Calendar, Contacts, Bluetooth, Camcorder, On Demand, Calculator, Quick Tour, Voice Memo, Google Maps, Pics&Videos, World clock, Palm VersaMail, Astraware Sudoku, Instant messaging, Pocket Tunes Deluxe 3.0, DataViz Documents To Go Professional Edition
Min Operating system Apple MacOS X 10.2 - 10.4.x, Microsoft Windows Vista / XP
Memory
Installed RAM 128 MB
Phone
Call features Caller ID, Call history
Processor
Processor Texas Instruments 201 MHzXScale
Input Device
Input device type Stylus, Keyboard, Touch-screen, 5-way navigation button
Digital Camera
Still image resolution 1280 x 1024
Digital zoom 2
Features Self-portrait mirror
Audio
Digital audio standards supported MP3
Audio input type Microphone
Audio output type Speaker(s)
Display
Display type 2.4 in TFT active matrix
Color support 16-bit (64K colors)
Max resolution 320 x 320
Power
Battery installed ( max ) 1 Lithium ion
Talk time 210 min
Power supply device Power adapter
Power device type Power adapter
Expansion / Connectivity
Wireless connectivity IrDA, Bluetooth
Port / Connector Type:Interface 1Headset
Expansion slot(s) total (free) 1 MicroSD
Cable(s) included 1 x USB cable
Physical Characteristics
Width 2.1 in
Depth 0.7 in
Height 4.2 in
GPS
GPS System / GPS Navigation None
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Manufacturer: Palm
Specs: CDMA2000 1X 800/1900, Palm OS 5.4.9, Up to 210 min
Palm Centro - red (Sprint)
Manufacturer: Palm
Specs: CDMA2000 1X 800/1900, Palm OS 5.4.9, 210 min, 128 MB
Palm Centro - black (Sprint)
Manufacturer: Palm
Specs: CDMA2000 1X 800/1900, Palm OS 5.4.9, 210 min
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Manufacturer: Palm
Specs: CDMA2000 1X 800/1900, Palm OS 5.4.9, Up to 210 min
Manufacturer Info - Palm Centro - red (Sprint)
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