Comments on: PALM Centro Quad-band Smartphone – Unlocked

By: Murphy Tsun

Murphy Tsun — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:48:59 +0000

i bought this device due to the database capability where i could copy and paste into the notes field.

but the software crashes often and i could not re import the backed up file.
there is virtually no tech support and the knowledge base is non existance.

the sync locked up and i could not get it back up until i disconnected the battery for a few days.

i got it to sync back to the PC software database. i will have to look for an alternative.

Rating: 2 / 5

By: webdesigngirl

webdesigngirl — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:34:45 +0000

maybe that’s how long phones are lasting these days but it’s not right. I only use about 250 minutes a month and have taken excellent care of it. It’s always in a case when not in use and it’s never been dropped. For the past few weeks the phone has gone mute a handful of times and now it’s frozen.
Rating: 2 / 5

By: Rolando Martinez

Rolando Martinez — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:15:06 +0000

I just bought this Palm Centro a week ago. For now I am impressed with the versatility the phones gives me for making calls, handling contacts and appointments. And cause it's based on palm OS I installed a couple of apps I used to had in my TX. They work just fine.

I read a couple of reviews where the guys were complaining about locking a freezing. I experienced it a couple of times receiving calls, but cause of my expertise with palm devices, I decided to make a hard reset and voilá!! everything is working just fine for now. I installed callrec (wonderful app that records every call you make), Agendus Pre, BTToggle and a coulpe of games and everything is wonderful.

Pros:
- Very versatile device
- Sound is good
- Good speaker
- Handful of useful apps on the market
- Basic apps very useful for starters (agenda, contacts, voice dial, Calc, Documents to Go, Pocket tunes, voice recorder)
- Voice command that lets you make a lot of things like calling contacts (you say the name of the contact and it understands it very good), opening apps. Very cool feature.
- Qwerty keyboard feels fine, but not for big hands, my hands are a little big and I can use it just fine.
- Bluetooth
- micro sd slot
- Good stuff for your money

Cons:
- Plastic pen, feels a little fragile (I already ordered a metal pen for 1$)
- Back cover feels little loose when holding the phone. Makes a little noise when you press it too hard. This factor does not interfere with phone functions.
- Battery life not so good, I can estimate a 4-5 day in standby mode. In constant use, two days top.
- No wifi (should this be a con?)

That's what I can say. So far I am satisfied with this smartphone (really smart I think). I give it 4 stars. Rating: 4 / 5

By: Maximo Agrazal

Maximo Agrazal — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:29:42 +0000

When I bought this phone my main concern was the keyboard (I have experienced the 650 so knew about the good quality), but although the keyboard is "compressed" I can easily tap all the letters with minimum to cero problems.

Also, all of my friends could (it takes just a little practice, some times a little patience also).

The best thing is all the applications available that I can easily install in this phone.

It never resets, never gets frozen.

I can just give it a: two thumbs up! Rating: 5 / 5

By: Dissatisfied User

Dissatisfied User — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:56:57 +0000

The phone has two severe hardware problems:

1. Freezes often on incoming calls - often needs reset to work
2. Resets on its own especially during writing SMSs

Problem 1 has been on the net for at least 13 months with no solution from Palm Rating: 1 / 5