Palm Centro White Phone (AT&T)

Palm Centro White Phone (AT&T) Features

Additional Palm Centro White Phone (AT&T) Information

The Palm Centro's full QWERTY keyboard makes it easy to type text messages, IMs, and e-mails.

AT&T Service
This phone operates on GSM 850/900/1800/1900 networks and can handle high-speed data connectivity via AT&T's EDGE network (which stands for "Enhanced Data Rates for Global Evolution"), with availability in more than 13,000 US cities and along some 40,000 miles of major highways. This third-generation, high-speed, mobile data and Internet access technology is fast enough to support a wide range of advanced data services (with average data speeds between 75-135Kbps), including video and music clips, full picture and video messaging, high-speed color Internet access, and email on the go.

The phone has a built-in web browser for MEdia Net downloads and mobile web browsing. AT&T's MEdia Net service enables you to receive and send emails, read news headlines, get weather updates, download games and ringtones, and more. The AT&T Mobile Music platform includes the ability to sideload music with Napster and eMusic with the built-in Pocket Tunes Deluxe application, listen to live radio with XM Radio Mobile, discover new songs with MusicID and more. You can also access XM Radio Mobile, which provides 25 of the best XM Radio channels, featuring commercial-free rock, hip-hop, country, jazz and more (additional monthly fee; free three-day trial included).

With a database of more than 3 million artists and titles, you can use MusicID to identify an unknown song. While holding the Centro up to a speaker, the MusicID application returns song information such as title, artist and cover art, if available. It also keeps track of previous IDs and allows users to share song information with friends via text messages (additional monthly fee; free three-day trial included).

It's also MobiTV capable, which enables you to watch live television, premium and prime-time programming, video-on-demand clips and satellite and digital music services from the top broadcast and cable television networks and major music labels (additional monthly charges are applicable).

You can take advantage of the TeleNav GPS Navigator software, the full-featured premium navigation application that includes audible turn-by-turn directions, real-time traffic updates and re-routing options, and 3D moving maps. It comes as a 30-day trial version, and it can be downloaded via the TeleNav web site or via virtual pre-load icon (VPL) after activation.

You can also instantly talk across the largest Push to Talk (PTT) network coverage area in America. Push to Talk works like a walkie-talkie to talk to an individual or a group of up to 29 users. With status icons that clearly indicate the availability of friends and family, Push to Talk customers will know who is free before they call. You can purchase unlimited Push to Talk minutes with with single or family plans, or use Push to Talk on a pay-per-use basis that's charged by the minute. Design
The Palm Centro boasts a sleek glacier white housing that measures a mere 4.2 by 2.1 by 0.7 inches (HxWxD) and weighs 4.2 ounces. It's notably smaller than many competing smartphones, yet doesn't sacrifice functionality at any point along the way. Users will also love the 320 x 320 touchscreen (up to 65,000 colors), which offers a crisp resolution for photos and videos. And thanks to the full QWERTY keyboard, you can say L8R to those tricky keys on your old cell phone.

Phone and Messaging Functions
The Palm Centro smartphones offers a ton of ways to stay in touch with friends, whether calling, firing off a quick text, instant messaging, or sending an e-mail. From a phone perspective, the Palm Centro lets you dial people right from your address book, set up three-way calls from the touch of a button, or use the speakerphone to talk hands-free. The keyboard, meanwhile, makes it a breeze to type complete messages whether you're sending text, pictures, or even audio or video clips. Plus, the Centro keeps all your messages in a chat-style view, so it's easy to keep track of the conversation.

The 320 x 320 color touchscreen is crisp and vivid, making it ideal for viewing photos or watching videos. Want to keep up with all the latest gossip when you're away from the computer? Turn to the Centro's instant messaging functions, which support all your buddy lists on AIM, MSN, and Yahoo. It also supports Good Mobile Messaging after an over-the-air (OTA) download of the software.. Similarly, the Centro lets you access your personal e-mail accounts, such as Gmail, AOL, and Yahoo. As a result, you can reply to invites and answer e-mails when you're out and about.

Web Functions
Whether you're keeping up with friends on Facebook or looking up directions to the new bistro across town, the Centro's touchscreen and keyboard make it fun to navigate around the web. The Centro includes a fast built-in web browser that lets you check out photos on Flickr quickly via AT&T's EDGE data network. The Centro is also compatible with Google Maps, making it simple to get directions or see which freeways are clear and which ones are parking lots. Google Maps shows you red, yellow, or green traffic routes in real time.

Organizer Functions
The Palm Centro includes a complete organizer for keeping track of all your daily, weekly, and monthly responsibilities. The contacts list gathers all your friends' phone numbers, addresses, and more, while the calendar keeps you from missing upcoming meetings, events, and parties. You can even enter a friend's birthday in the contacts list and will automatically show up in your calendar. As with the best organizers, the Centro also offers a to-do list that lets you check off items when they're complete. As a result, it's easy to keep track of what you did and still need to do. And should you come across a tidbit that doesn't have a logical home, simply turn to the memo function, which lets you store random information such as hot spots in Vegas or the names of movies you'd like to rent. Say goodbye to carrying around crumpled scraps of paper in your pocket or purse. Finally, it's possible to save a copy of all those names, numbers, appointments, photos, and videos on your computer thanks to the sync function.

Multimedia
Whether you want to take pictures, play videos, or listen to music, the Palm Centro has got you covered. The 1.3-megapixel digital camera (with a 2x digital zoom) lets you shoot pictures and send them to friends, store digital albums, or shoot videos. The built-in MP3 player, meanwhile, lets you take your tunes everywhere you go. With 64 MB of storage, there's plenty of room for your playlists, plus you can add up to 4 GB more with a microSD card. And thanks to Pocket Tunes Deluxe, you can play the songs you downloaded from online music stores.

Vital Statistics
The Palm Centro weighs 4.2 ounces and measures 4.2 x 2.1 x 0.7 inches. Its 1150 mAh lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 3 hours of talk time, and up to 240 hours of digital standby time. It runs on the 850/900/1800/1900 GSM/GPRS/EDGE frequencies.

What Customers Say About Palm Centro White Phone (AT&T):

As I used it more, I began to see the flaws, and now I'm hating it, after wanting more.One of the biggest flaws is the keyboard. doesn't have an onscreen keyboard. So, expecting not to charge your phone for another month because you hardly left your old one on. It goes on standby. It's something you might want to laugh at. A second later or two, it comes back on.

It's very tiny and difficult to type, it just frustrates me. It's too glossy and metal. You can click all of those buttons, even use an onscreen numberpad, but no onscreen keyboard. My God, I'm glad I have nails as a man male or I'd have difficulty using the ends of my fingers to type. There's a button I sometimes click, which I forgot since I haven't had the error before, and it exists out.

The buttons are around the size of a ballpoint pen tip. well, kitten. Also, I don't want to explain it.Also, you can't turn this phone off. And to be honest, I was so excited when I received it that I was happy to show my cat. No way to exit except disconnecting your battery MIGHT work.I also dislike the material the phone is made out of. My God.With all the touchscreen phones with an onscreen keyboard, it's hilarious that this touchscreen phone with a pointer or styler or whatever you may call it. :) The phone is still a great phone. I had to take back my phone about twice after a few months until I finally got lucky and it no longer does this error.

When having this product ordered, I had high hopes for it. It's just a bad mix in my opinion. but it's alright so no points taken off. You hold the off button, and it says "Phone off." meaning you can't receive messages or calls. I'm not sure how common it is, but if you touch the ends of the phone where you connect the charger, and your finger has natural moisture or maybe you poured a gallon of mineral oil on your hand, (in that case, it's your fault) your phone will think you're trying to connect to the computer. I enjoy the messaging and how all the texts of one contact is put into one place like a chat conversation, I enjoy the touchscreen phone numeral pad, I enjoy the high quality camera and video and connecting it to my computer to upload it. You don't need to turn it on, and probably even take it out of the package to see how small the keyboard is. It's great for your buck.

Especially iwth the tiny keyboard, that would have been helpful.I've had many problems with this phone and it's Hotsync feature which I hardly have a clue about. There's no way to get out of it. Well, you're screwed. If it's more than $80, you shouldn't get it.

Having used 3 Windows Mobile phones, iPhone, Balckberry Storm, Palm Treo 755p & Nokia E51, I think Centro is closest to the ideal smartphone but AT&T network does not hold water to Verizon Wirelss network in reliability.1. Brisk, peppy response and rarely locks up or freezes.5. Ideal weight for a phone is less than 100 gms.3. Web browser is fast for mobile sites but otherwise barely functional - Internet is available but browsing is not enjoyable like on iPhone. Top-notch contact, calendar and memos management.4.

Instead of micro-USB or mini-USB, it uses proprietary cable which is hard to take out. Blackberry Storm has a gorgeous screen and excellent email device but has very buggy software and constantly freezes. Blackberries shine when it comes to email.3. Reasonable size & weight (119 gms) and is pocketable and you have to carry phone with you all the time.

Solid, reliable phone.2. Google style but not stylish, fun & glamorous like iPhone & Mac. iPhone is the best MP3, video and multimedia player, has the best user interface and mobile browser experience but is abysmal as a phone in comparison to Verizon Centro. The style is simple, unadorned and functional a.k.a. I have not been able to sync over Bluetooth or use Bluetooth modem. But there is scope for improvement, it could be lighter and thinner.

Symbian based Nokia phones are fairly decent smartphones but their availability on US cellular carriers is very limited. Good QWERTY keyboard.7. As of March 2009, I think Palm Centro is one of the best smartphones available. Camera is bare minimum at 1.3 Megapixels and music function is basic with 2.5 mm audio jack. Font size is small and has to be individually adjusted in each application.Here is my Gestalt on smartphones.1.

AT&T has poor network signal and coverage, the calls drop all the time and sound on iPhone is average.2.

Fairly decent availability of applications.8.

Verizon Wireless, the best network in US, has none.In my experience Palm operating system is one of the most trusty and functional smartphone operating systems.

Clear sound.

Centro is supposedly the last in the Palm lineage phones.

A-one Microsoft office document functionality with Documents-to-Go.6.

Functions well as a tethered modem with cable and speed in 800-900 Kbs range on Verizon Wireless network.10.Synchronizes calendar, contacts and memos with Macbook.11.Good SMS function: threads messages.But Centro is not without flaws: the default OK button is on Voicemail and dials Voicemail unintentionally.

Windows Mobile phones are horrendous: packed with features that don't work and smartphone operating system is the most unreliable.4.

I would recommend it if you need a solid, trustworthy smartphone, but on Verizon, not on AT&T.

Let me tell you, this isn't a phone to compete with the i-phone, or high-end smartphones. Want great battery, reception, sound, memory, etc. software).

People want it to do everything and they want it done great. Again if you wan't more bells and whistles you can put them in yourself, but they are a choice because the siemple interface is easier. I would call this a Starter Smart-Phone and a good one at that.

This phone is small, easy to carry, easy to use, simple interface, and fast. You know, not even High-end smartphones can do everything great, and they cost doubble. Palm has a lot of 3rd party applications (some are even free) that can do a lot of things other phones can't (medical, database, special timers, etc.

Today Palm does multimedia, but what is really strong in the Palm is how well it organizes everything; contacts, calendar, notes, tasks, etc.Again if you want more you can add more, but if you really want more than the centro can offer you won't get it at this price from any brand. Get a $900 Smartphone, but simple things like contacts will, most likely, run slower on it.

Will buy it again future if the quality of antena improves.Many people have tried programs like Ringo for playing their fav tunes as ringtones, however I found a crude but successful and free way to achieve the same. I have owned unlocked Palm Centro for over six months now. but the signal strength is not always good. Other than that I am OK. It doesn't require any setup or additional software to purchase and clutter your Phone. OS is still very simple and user friendly, If you don't want fancies of iPhone, this is a nice phone.

Name the clip and then use it as ringtone. Other people have talked about most features/issues so I don't want to repeat them, Still in a nutshell - I like this phone because I like simple Palm OS and I have owned Palm products ever since the first Palm Pilot. On your Centro Go to 'Sounds', tap 'New' and simply hold your Centro in front of the source playing the tune (like boombox or laptop)and record it mannually. Small QUERTY keys are fine for me too. Palm customer service SUCKS BIG TIME though :-( I gave three stars for bad customer service and inferior internal antena. The quality is obviously not as crisp as the source but certainly good enough to play as ringtone.

Hope this helps.

The desktop/sync software for this phone is not ready for prime time. They say one of the databases is likely corrupted, and they cannot help me.

Minor peeve is that despite the touch screen, you can only enter text with the (tiny) keyboard, not by writing the letters as with regular palm PDA's. Major peeve is that when I converted my databases on my PC to the software that came with the phone, the hotsync function became unreliable, and then stopped working entirely.

I bought this phone because I have been using Palm PDA for years, and wanted to have one device not two, and have all my #'s already in my phone. At the end, still not able to hotsync.

My first set of calls to the palm smartphone support resulted in "hard reset" of my device, with data lost since my hotsync two weeks earlier. When the problem recurred a month after purchase, I spent two hours on the support line un-installing and re-installing the software on my computer, making new user names and moving the data into them, etc.

They suggest I purchase "PDFIXIT", from an outside source and run it to see if it will find and fix the corrupt entry, and resolve the problem. Buy a Blackberry.