Palm Centro
I’m trying out the Palm Centro for a couple of months - I’ve already had it for a couple of weeks and so far I really like it.
Good
The Size - I love how small this thing is. Even though it’s being billed as a cheaper, younger smartphone, it does everything my 700p did (and more).
Chat client - One of the new features is a chat client that makes it easy to chat with yahoo, msn or aim. I don’t use it much, but when I have needed to it was really nice.
The Keyboard - At first I thought the keyboard may have been too small - not so. Since I’ve been using it I haven’t had any problems.
Bad
Battery life - I used to love the Palm OS because the battery life was so much longer than its Windows Mobile counterpart. Since introducing push email (via Exchange ActiveSync), it might as well be a Windows Mobile device. I use my phone a lot during the day, but I should easily be able to go a full day without charging. Usually I am getting a warning at nighttime that I need to charge it. (Many people have suggested I turn off the ActiveSync - I’m addicted, it’s not an option).
Stylus - I don’t understand why you would create such a good looking phone and then put in a stylus that feels flimsier than a french fry. A little metal stylus would go a long way to making this feel like a solid device.
Highly Recommended
I recommend the centro to anybody who wants a smartphone without the size. Unfortunately upgrading the stylus isn’t an option yet, but you could always get an extra battery.
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I have one too - a red one…and I love it! No complaints here…
Comment by Jen — November 26, 2007 @ 12:14 pm
hey why dont u stop bein’ a puddy-tat about ur stylus and WRAP YOUR TOES, i mean, wrap some metal around it so u feel more ’secure’. hahaha, u noob.
o, while u in vegas, slap a benjamin on black for big papa bear, ait?
Comment by TheSupreme1 — December 5, 2007 @ 4:04 pm
http://store.treocentral.com/content/accessories/16-44–3365.htm
Seidio makes makes a metal stylus and nice and thin rubberized hard case.
Comment by Matt — December 8, 2007 @ 6:47 pm
I like my Centro, but the stylus is worthless and the battery life is pretty horrible.
Comment by FullaSugga — February 18, 2008 @ 9:52 am