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Review summary: If you own an aging and increasingly bulky-looking Palm Treo but are reluctant to abandon the Palm OS, the new Palm Centro may be the interim PDA smart phone you've been waiting for. It lacks features that are routinely available on competing Windows ...

Pros: Excellent call quality Petite, attractive design

Cons: Plastic case feels a bit fragile Lacks Wi-Fi and GPS

Verdict: Though the Centro is not the most beautifully crafted cell phone available, it's a good-looking contemporary handset. And at $100 (with a two-year contract from Sprint), the price is attractive, too

Pros: Very easy to use ; fast operation and 3G-network Internet access ; nicely stocked with productivity, connectivity, entertainment software ; bargain price when purchased with a contract

Cons: Cramped keyboard ; no Wi-Fi or stereo Bluetooth ; voice dialing costs extra ; poorly designed battery door ; Palm OS definitely showing its age

Verdict: The Palm Centro may not be the most innovative smartphone we've seen, but it's extremely capable and affordable enough to fit any budget.

Review summary: The Palm Centro is a budget smart phone. You can pick it up for $99 with a two-year contract. Though the Centro is a business device, it certainly doesn't appear as such; its bright red plastic makes it look like a toy. It's a bit thick, but is ...

Verdict: The Palm Centro is a budget smart phone. You can pick it up for $99 with a two-year contract. Though the Centro is a business device, it certainly doesn't appear as such; its bright red plastic makes it look like a toy. It's a bit thick, but is ...

Review summary: Ricky has put together a review of the Palm's Centro, its first attempt at a consumer oriented device. Targeted at a younger, hipper crowd, Palm is hoping the Centro can grow its fanbase. Check out our review and video for a glimpse at Palm's latest.

Pros: Solid build quality, good battery life

Cons: Weak UI, cramped QWERTY keyboard