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4.5 stars
"The Answer to Verizon's Lockdown Tendencies"
Pros: -Full QWERTY keyboard
-Abundance of third party Apps
-Compact size
-full PDA capability
-PRICECons: -small learning curve
Summary: While Verizon has long been the best option for me when it comes to network and price since my work uses them almost exclusively, I have always hated the way that they handicap most of their phones to better extract the money from consumers' pockets. So, when it came time to get my semi-annual new phone I tried to find one that would minimize this.
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I wanted something with a QWERTY keyboard for messaging without the size of a blackberry. I did my research and chose the Centro because of its size and ability to customize.
I have had it for one day and already have a free app for ringtones, a free app to make it look like an iPhone, and a free app to make the contacts work like an iPhone. Tonight I will be adding in an NES emulator, thus completely eliminating the need to "Get It Now."
Reception and clarity are superb, far eclipsing my LG VX-8600. Messaging is made easy with the full keyboard, and ringtones are clear and loud.
I did not get the phone for the "smart" capabilities and don't have a data plan, so I cannot comment on e-mail or internet.
I would recommend this phone to anyone who needs a messaging phone with wants to be able to customize their experience without giving Verizon a car payment every month.
Updated on Dec 12, 2008The 1.3 megapixel camera works magnificently... I can use a pic as a wallpaper on a 19" monitor without any pixilation. This far outshines the 1.3 mp on my old LG.
Updated on Feb 26, 2009Camera does not do well with motion... Not compatible with all bluetooth headsets... Still a great phone
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Hello there! Thanks for the review. I plan also to NOT get the data plan. Can I ask where you got your apps from? Thanks!
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Hey, your review was great, really encouraging. I am awaiting the arrival of my palm, and i want to knw how i can pimp my palm like yours.lol
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I now know why Verizon has pulled this phone from its smart phone line; they can't make money with it ! Thanks for the great insight ! I am planning t purchase the Centro model and I appreciate all the good info, I am a real rookie with the smart phone's and their capabilities...is it very difficult to do all the things you did ?
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Minitones for ringtones....
Touchlauncher for iPhone menu screen
2Cool4U for scrolling contacts
LJP for NES emulator -
What apps did you download and where did you find them to make it look and work like an iPhone? Also, what is the app for ringtones?
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I had TouchLauncher in a trial version (minor restrictions, still usable) and had no problems with it... I have recently switched to UltimatePhone, just because it suits my needs better. Should be able to search for either of those and find a site to download them from... Still stand by this phone, wholeheartedly...
NES emulator is called LJP... free ringtone app is MiniTones... -
Where did you get the free iphone app for your centro? and are you still using it...ie. no crashes, etc..?
Where to buy
Palm Centro - cobalt blue (Verizon Wireless):
$229.46
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