This quality of the speaker comes into play with some of the multimedia aspects of this device as well. While the interface is familiar, it is dated. Besides being a freshened design, it also makes the concession towards users who might not be as familiar with using a touchscreen. The form factor is very similar to the Treo, just smaller. The buttons took a few days to get used to, but are quite usable. To those coming from the Treo , they will find that the buttons might feel very similar, just tighter together.
Those with longer nails or flat fingers might have some issues, but others should be fine. This means the threaded chat view, and large, finger-friendly on-screen buttons are all present. Like most phones, the Centro includes a camera.
I snapped some sample shots so you can see what it has to offer Sample 1 , Sample 2. The size makes it a lot more acceptable to my pockets than many other smartphones, but the ease of use makes its something set apart from some of the other devices in its price class.
Unfortunately, while the phone aspects of the Centro are familiar and suitable, the same familiar aspects of the PDA side of the Centro are marred by inadequate graphics and some inconsistencies with applications. It is very easy to get started putting information into the Centro. Whether you use the stylus or the keyboard, the experience is generally easy.
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Unfortunately, there's no support for A2DP, so you won't be able to use your stereo Bluetooth headset with this device. Also, the only way you'll be able to get GPS capabilities on the Centro aside from e is to pair it with a Bluetooth GPS receiver, since there's no built-in radio. On the plus side, Google Maps for Mobile ships on the device and includes color maps, satellite imagery, and traffic data.
There's no Wi-Fi, but with the 3G support, you can experience broadband-like speeds on your device--around Kbps to Kbps--and enjoy faster Web browsing, data transfer, and streaming music and video.
For more content, check out the carrier's On Demand feature, which pulls all the current headlines for the user's region based on ZIP code from the Web and delivers it right to your Centro.
Currently, the Centro does not work with the Sprint Music Store , but the carrier said this is something it is looking to add in the future. For down times, the device also comes with a sudoku game.
On our end, there was a slight but noticeable background hiss, but it didn't disrupt our conversations with friends or prevent us from interacting with our bank's automated voice response system. Meanwhile, our callers were impressed by how crisp and clear we sounded to them, and reported no issues. We experienced similar results with the Centro's speakerphone. Volume was soft and weak to us, even though we had audio cranked to the highest level.
Voices were certainly drowned out on louder streets. However, friends told us we sounded clear and didn't even realize we had turned on the speakerphone. We didn't experience any significant or frustrating delays, but there was a brief lag when opening Office documents or waiting for streaming content. Unfortunately, after all that waiting, we were met by some pixilated videos with mismatched audio and images, so we definitely wouldn't recommend viewing clips longer than a couple of minutes.
After our experience with the speakerphone, we weren't surprised that music playback sounded tinny and weak through the phone's speakers. Web browsing was swift thanks to the EV-DO support. The Palm Centro's mAh internal lithium ion battery is rated for 3. In our battery drain tests , the Centro was able to get 4 hours of continuous talk time on a single charge. Bonnie Cha. It also carries an attractive price tag and offers a lot for the money, including Bluetooth, EV-DO support, push e-mail, and a suite of productivity apps.
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