| Design | 3.6/5 |
| Display & Interface | 3.8/5 |
| Calling | 4.5/5 |
| Talk time | 3.5/5 |
| Messaging | 3/5 |
| Music | 3.5/5 |
| Video | 3/5 |
| Camera | 2/5 |
| Memory | 2.5/5 |
| Web browsing | 2.5/5 |
| Connectivity | 2.5/5 |
| Productivity | 4/5 |
| Scheduling | 4/5 |
| Laptop sidekick | 2/5 |
| Navigation | 2.5/5 |
| Gaming | 2.5/5 |
| Mobile services | 1.5/5 |
| Accessories | 2.5/5 |
| Value | 3/5 |
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Pros:
Improved calling interface. Unlocked Centro means T-Mobile users might have a shot. Same small design we liked. |
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Cons:
Same small keyboard, same old interface. Apps like the Blazer browser and Pocket Tunes music player starting to show their age. |
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| The audience for an unlocked phone is a special bunch, and we wouldn't recommend this phone as an alternative to a carrier-sponsored version if you don't mind signing a new contract. But if you need the unlocked option, the Palm Centro still makes for an appealing, small smartphone. Everything on the inside screams 2006, but the Palm OS worked pretty well then, and it still works well now. It isn't getting any prettier, and the Web browser is practically ancient by today's standards, but for calling and e-mail, the phone is solid. We recommend trying it before you buy, because the small keyboard might stymie even medium-sized fingers, but if the size fits, go right ahead. |
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