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  • very good review.. 5 stars :)

  • does the phone support youtube? and is it possible to have a custom background insted of the menu?

  • @4myer Yes it does, for now. The only custom backround you can have is in the phone application. You can choose between a dial pad or a custom backround.

  • Hello, thank you very much for this reveiw. I do have a question regarding the phone. Is it compatibile with a T-mobile SIM card? Also, this may be a silly question, but do you have to pay for browser service with your provider in order to access the internet functions such as google? Can you connect to wifi networks? If so, are you able to access all the sites on the internet, or only specific ones? Thanks again, as you can tell, I do not have any experience with smart phones :)

  • @nosmohTnasuS No problem! In order for it to work on T-Mobile, you would need to buy the unlocked GSM version of the Centro. I do not believe you have to pay a fee for accessing Google other than the Data plan on your plan. The Centro does not have WiFi. If you have anymore questions, please reply!

  • awsome review I felt like it was unbiased and right to the point, good job

  • @MaddlyM Thank you! 

  • looks good , but the brower is so week

  • @weiha1129 I would agree with you on that. The browser is outdated and is not as good as modern day smartphones but it is certainly better than regular simple phone browsers on basic phones.

  • how do u play videos from your pc passed on to your sd card? i already converted them into mp4 files but i cant find them...plz help

  • @milton9561 Try converting the video to an MPEG file. Also you may not have it in the right folder.

  • I am planning on getting this phone, I have a few questions and I hope you can answer them.

    My first question is for the wallpaper does it have to be the menu or can it be a picture background?

    And is this phone easy to use and good?

    Thank you for answering my questions. (=

  • Yes, the Palm Centro is still a great phone and is still superior average phone. There is only one application where you can customzie wall paper and that is in the phone application. See my video on how to change backround on Palm Centro. Yes this phone is easy to use and works great! Be careful with FREE 3rd party applications, some can be unstable and will cause the device to work slow and crash.

  • which one is better palm treo 500 or palm centro

  • Centro has the latest Palm OS. Depends on what carrier you have.

  • My friend has this phone and every time she tries to text the "n" never works so she has to like slap her phone...

  • You would need to contact Palm because they have the right tools and parts to fix it. Probably something wrong with the keyboard, On my friends phone, she also has the same problem but its with the directional pad.

  • i have a palm centro. I hate it so very much.

  • Yes I know, I hate my Palm Centro a lot sometimes. But something is better than nothing.

  • should i get this phone or the droid eris?

  • Both devices are great. It really depends on what you want. The reason I like the Centro is because it is smaller than the droid and feels more natural in my hands unlike with the Droid's boxy shape. But the Droid has its advantages also. It has more applications than the Centro, better web browser, bigger keyboard etc.

  • you say button so proper. everything with a t. but i want this phone. :)

  • Hey man,

    Nice review. Just ordered mine today. The lady said from sprint that gps is built in, but you said it wasnt? Also, cause you use this phone as a modem for your laptop? thanks man

  • GPS to locate the phone for 911. But not GPS navigation.

  • Hey i was wondering if i bought this phone unlocked would it work with my t-mobile sim card?

  • It could.

  • Can i use Windows Live Messenger on this device?

  • You can use Windows Messenger. I am not sure about the Windows Live Messenger.

  • Yes you would be able to view a YouTube video. However the type of player the Centro uses is completely different from the one on a computer. The Centro must connect to the internet and buffer before you can rewind or fast foward unlike on a computer where its instant. Also you cannot play YouTube videos while surfing the web, you can only do one at a time. Anymore questions please reply!

  • I was going to get this phone. But when I was going to get it they said it locks up alot and they have lots of complants so is that true???????????????????

  • Not necessarily. A lot of those people that have crashing Centro's/Treo's install unstable free applications and most of the time, that is what is causing the phone to crash. The free application is sometimes a prototype of the final version or the version that you must buy. A simple hard reset will probably fix the problem but the Palm software for the computer syncs the applications and drivers back into the phone so you have to check it not to do that in the settings. Anymore questions reply!

  • i heard you can not get ringtones from places online (phonezoo) or from recordings is that true?

  • no.

  • can you download music onto this phone?

  • yes

  • how?

  • I will send you a message

  • Great vid dude

  • Can i use the palm centro to access the youtube? sorry if i wrong ny word, ecause i´m brazilian.

  • Yes you can.

  • I really want to get this phone, but I have been looking at reviews because I do not want to make the mistake of getting it if it is bad. I have a few questions. Im a girl with pretty small hands, will texting be easy for me? All i really do is go online and text, with the occassional phone call, does the battery die quickly? Overall, are you happy with this phone? Thanks! love the video

  • No, this phone is a really great phone and just very advanced compared to regular phones. Since I do not know how big your fingers are then I would recommend going to like a Verizion Store and try out the phone for yourself. Yes this phone is great for texting and internet and the nice thing about the texting is it displays it like an instant messanger! Also for battery, it depends on how you use the device. For what your doing, I would not worry! I am very happy with the Palm Centro!

  • i have this phone in the berry color

  • Cool!

  • Hi! I was just wondering if on this phone you can have a picture as the wallpaper? Or if the menu is the mail screen?

    please let me know, i am very interested in the phone!

  • Yes you can set your own wallpaper just on the phone application. However I have heard that there are third party applications you can download to make it appear on other parts of the device. Could you be more specific about the second question please!

  • but if you carnt use the keyboard you can also use the touch screen keyboard

  • mys shipping

  • is it a good phone to you?

  • Overall, yes. It really depends on what features you want and what you plan on using your phone for (internet, text messaging, email etc). Like I would recommend this phone for anyone looking to get a PDA and/or upgrading from a regular flip phone and looking for a not too advanced but simple and easy to use phone!Please reply if you have anymore questions!

  • ok. thanks to you, i might get one soon. thanks!

  • Yes if you have any questions please contact me again!

  • thank you.

  • how does it tell you that you got a new text message?

  • When you receive a new text message, it will bring up a screen that says new text message and it will show you the text message in that screen. At the bottom of that screen you have the option to reply or ok. Also if you have the ringer set and the ringer off swtich is not turned off at the top, it will ring.

  • your reveiw got me my palm

  • Thats great to hear! If you have any questions on your Palm Centro, then please feel free to contact me again!

  • Hello, im getting an upgrade soon and I was interested in this phone. Do you HAVE to pay for the data plan? Because I want it for texting, [i have unlimited] and media. Thanks!

  • I would not know for sure, but I don't believe you need data to get this phone.

  • thanks! Well, Im pretty positive about this phone. Do you have a data plan? And does using the AIM service cost anything?

  • Yes I do have unlimited data on my plan! I think with AIM you need either a data or texting plan or both! I don't know! Anymore quesitons be sure to contact me again!!

  • alright thanks for everything! youre very helpful.

  • No problem!

  • I have a question, I am getting an upgrade from sprint soon and I was thinking about getting this phone. Do you HAVE to get the data plan? Because I have unlimited text, and I just wanted to use it for text, video, music etc. Couldnt I just boot that on an sd card? Thank you! =) 5/5 btw.

  • You can transfer your music, video and pictures VIA the USB cable and Palm Desktop Software, supplied with the Palm Centro. If you have anymore quesitons be sure to reply!

  • does ms to go just come with the phone, or do you have to pay for it?

  • I do not believe so. I have looked my own device and I did not see it. However it may come on Centros on different carriers.

  • You would need to check with your service provider becuase I do not have AT&T and would not know. I only cover features and/or problems with the device, not service cost.

  • Hows the texting i have the rant and thats easy with the spaces in the keyboard but the keys here are so close together so how is it??

  • I have been saying this to everyone who asks about the keyboard. If you don't know, then go to a store that has the Centro on display and see how well your fingers are on the keyboard becuase I do not know your finger size. It may be hard at first but I have no problem typing on it! I just use the very tip of my finger

  • can this go on youtube and watch videos?

  • Yes you can play YouTube videos and it won't cost you extra if you have a data plan.

  • hey just watched your vid and i definently want to buy this phone now. question though. first, can you get apps for it, is there navigation on it, and last can it vibrate with the ringer???? thanks

  • Yes, this is a great phone and do recommend it! Yes Palm has an Application store where you can purchase and download applications. Its called Palm Software connection. What do you mean by navigation? Do you mean navigation cluser? Yes there is a five way navigation control so you dont have to be using the touchscreen all the time. Yes you can set the phone to vibrate and ring. Anymore questions please reply!

  • I mean does it have a navigation thing that tells you where to go. I might get rid of the instinct and i just hate it. texting way too hard and just one more question. You said you can get apps, are some of them free or do you have to pay for them and is there a movie app that tells you movie times. thanks

    zman8029

  • I do apologize but I still don't know what you mean. Could you give me an example? Ok here is a little preview on how the OS works, you go into an application and to get out of it, you press the home button and go to another application. There is some that are free and cost money but the ones that do cost money, they are more stable than the free ones. I do not know if there is a movie application. You could go type it up on Google. You can use Googlemaps to find movie theathers if you have data

  • is it html browser and btw nice video

  • Yes it is and if youri interested in a review around the browser, be sure to look it up in our video section! Thank you!

  • do u know how much it is with or without the plan? ?.?

  • About 400$.

  • gettin it on friday but im getting it on verizon :)))))))))

  • Cool

  • this was an awesome video and it helped so much! thank you!

  • No problem.

  • how much space does the microSD card have that comes with the phone (my carrier is Sprint, if that matters) and what size microSD card will this phone support? thanks

  • I dont think that a MicroSD card comes at all. The Centro can only hand 4 Gb

  • can you go on the internet in a wifi area without an unlimeted plan for verizon?

  • The operating system has kind of a retro look.

  • I will like to know is the cable to syncronize is included with the phone and also if the camer has a flash??

  • If you buy it straight from Palm or from a carrier then yes, it will come with a sync caable. If you get it used or thourgh other places then it is not guranteed to come with a sync cable. Anymore questions please be sure to reply!

  • can you not have a wallpaper on this phone?

  • yes you dont have to put wallpaper

  • what kind of data plan will i need if i buy this phone?

    And how much will it cost?

    thanks

  • I would not know becuase I do not know your carrier, nor do I even know.

  • can you show how you dial a number or how to pick up a call?

  • Go to your phone application by pressing the phone button on the front of the phone and you press the number keys on the keyboard to dial a number, Please refer to the manual which can better explain it to you. You can answer a phone call by pressing the green button on the middle left side of the phone.

  • can you record a voice memo and set it as your ringtone...and how long can you record for?

  • Yes you can, just go to the voice memo, then tap the upper left-hand corner of the screen, then you should see copy to ringtones. You can record as much as your internal memory will hold. Anymore quesitons please reply!

  • I got this handset 11/07 and it been very functional and easy to use. I use it to this day so, yes I like the Centro.

  • I agree with you! Palm OS is one of the easiest to use operating systems you can find on a smartphone!

  • I have this phone for verizon, but I dont have data but am considering getting it. Can google maps tell you where you are or even just a lat long reading? thanks

  • Yes, Google maps will try to determine your location based on cell tower activity. I would say that its 93% accurate most of the time. Anymore questions please reply!

  • is this phone easy to use for a 13 year old???

  • At first it may be confusing if your new to the Palm OS but after like several weeks or even a week, it will be pretty easy to use!

  • im thinking about getting this phone but i want to know if u have to buy the browser or if u can just have the phone?

  • I don't mean to offend you but your question seems unusual and I have been getting so many quesitons like does this phone have a phone, is it ok to eat this phone, does the phone have a battery door and battery, does this phone have a cover so the parts arent exposed etc. AGAIN I DON'T MEAN TO OFFEND YOU IN ANYWAY!! Yes the browser comes with the Centro but you must have a data plan in order to use it WITHOUT extra charges! Anymore questions be sure to reply!

  • can you put it on silent?

  • It depends on what you mean by "silent". If you don't want the phone to ring or make noise, then you can turn off all sounds using the ringer off switch at the top of the phone which will set it into vibrate mode. To silence all calls or text messages, you can just simply turn off the phone.

  • does this hold alot of picture memory?

  • yes

  • i got this phone and i lov it

  • im bout to get one and idk if i want it know or not but not because of your video i was wondering if you can set a background?? thanks i will subscribe!

  • The only place you can set a backround on the the phone application. Anymore quesitons please reply!

  • AM 9 AND AM GET THIS PHONE

  • do you need to have web browsing (service through provider) or can you use WiFi?

  • Yes you do need service in order to use the browser and other internet services but you cant use WIFI because the Centro DOES NOT come with WiFi. Anymore quesitons please reply!

  • can you find any good games for this phone

  • can u do a review of the 1 in at&t?

  • Sorry i can't becuase I don't have AT&T nor do I have the money. Sorry! Anymore questions be sure to reply!

  • i have big fingers but i really want dis fone for my brithday next week ...help...

  • If your not sure, then go to a store that has it on display and try it out and see if the keys are too small for you!

  • You don't need to keep saying help becuase I am here and I will help you when you leave a comment or message. I would suggest that you go to a store that has the Centro on display and try it out for yourself.

  • does this fone come wit aim,facebook,myspace

  • I think it comes with facebook and I dont know about aim. I know for sure it doesent come with MySpace but however, you can access MySpace mobile using the browser if you have a data on your plan or other carrier fees may apply! Anymore questions please reply!

  • Hello HazardTeamCK, Thanks for the review, I just wanted to bring to your attention an audio sync problem in your video

    its from 6:34 - 7:10. Other than that, this was very informative, thanks =)

    -Ash

  • Thank you! We are very aware of this problem and have been aware of it since we uploaded it. We beleive there was an error while we were importing it and did not know until we actually uploaded it to YouTube. We are going to upload more Palm Centro reviews in the future that break it down into categories like tools, phone, etc in different videos. We are going to upload a Palm Centro tools review in a couple of months! Anymore questions be sure to reply or send us a message!

  • Is there a limit to the size of the ms word document that i can edit? Also how do you get the documents on the phone, through the micro sd? Can i sync my ms outlook calenders and mail to the phone so i dont have to use the internet to view them?

  • Yes there is and I think its how much the memory can store. Are you trying to get a document from your PC to the MicroSD card? If this is right, then you will need to download the documents to go for the desktop. You can download it from the CD that came with your phone or from Palm. On Google search, type in Palm Centro bonus software. Now with the outlook, I think you can, but I have not tried it so I cannot gurantee anything. Sorry! Anymore questions be sure to reply!

  • Are their any games besides Sudoku, and is it able to download any new games to the phone?

  • how much texts can it hold and can you erase all of them at the same time

  • it can hold a lot, i think several thousand. You can erase the chat log at once

  • what is the little light by the ear peace

  • That little light is your indicator for when your charging and can serve as your signal indicator like it will blink green when you have reception. Anymore quesitons be sure to reply!

  • can you sync this with a mac computer?

  • According to Palm, yes it can sync to a Macintosh Computer. Anymore questions please be sure to reply!

  • do you have to pay extra for the online usage?

  • If you dont have internet on your plan. Anymore questions please feel free to reply!

  • does the centro have WiFi

  • NO it does NOT have WiFi.

  • cn you tell me how to download ringtones

  • You would need to sync them to device and make sure they are in the correct format which I THINK is midi.

  • is google maps preloaded on the device, and if so, do you need a data plan to use it or is it free?

  • Yes, Google Maps comes free but you will need a data plan in order to use it without costing you extra. Anymore questions be sure to reply!

  • im selling my Instinct and getting this, is that a good move, i guess i should of asked first, lol

  • The downside with the Centro is that the browser won't have that much more detail. If you want to use the Centro for multimedia, then I would keep the Instinct becuase instinct is better for multimedia(pictures, videos, music etc) but if you want a PDA, then I would get the Centro. May I ask what you use your instinct for mainly? If you reply, I can help you better! Anymore questions please reply!

  • whats the battery life if you are just using your phone for normal things

  • For normal use its around 75%!

    Anymore questions please reply!

  • how do i disconnect the usb frm the phone

    plz help

  • Just pull sideways VERY GENTLY on the connector until you hear it click then pull it out. Anymore questions please reply!

  • Can you download CV?

  • May I ask what CV is? I looked it up and I could not find it! Sorry! If you reply with an answer, I will do my best to help you! Anymore questions? PLease reply!

  • i no on verizon it dont need a data plan i no that they said if you get that you dont get the e-mail and internet but if you get data you get all the web browser stuff but i hope to get it on my up gade dose the keybord get  easy 2 use can you use real mp3 ringtones?

  • get the palm so let me no if over all its easy to use and if the kebord is hard to text i tryed it at the store it felt small but do you get use to it fast get back to me soon my up grade is on the 5th of next month and the web browser looked cool thanks. some say its hard to use and hard to make phone calls is thats true? by write back

    (trever)

  • Its not hard at all! I will send you a message with more details!

  • im definitly gettin this phone this will keep my life more organize while im in college

  • Yeah its a great phone to stay orginized because its a PDA! If you have any questions please contact us again!

  • i am really interested in this phone but i heard that pda/smartphones easily mess up is that true

  • No, that is a false rumor. PDA/Smartphones are the same as regular cell phones at messing up.

  • It really depends on the operating system.

  • the four main buttons on the centro, i wanna put the envelope icon one as my text messageing, i do not have internet and everytime i press the envelope the email thing comes up, how do i change it to text messages?

  • Go into Preferences in the Applications Menu, and go to Buttons.

  • is ptunes free

  • yes Pocket tunes is free and comes with the device!

  • is ptunes free

  • is google maps free

  • The application comes free but costs money to use. Pocket tunes comes free and is free to use if you have music already!

  • what items do i have to pay for? By that i mean like web,sounds and the items on the ?menu

  • Please spcify a carier. The only one that I know of is sprint. You can go to your carriers website and find out.

  • so did you mean i can use youtube videos for a little bit. does that mean that i can watch like 5 youtube videos for free?

  • No, I have a LIMITED INTERNET. That is what I mean by that. If you have unlimited internet on your plan, then it will be just fine!

  • how much is limited internet

  • I have tons of questions because I've narrowed my search down to 2 phones: the Palm Centro and the Samsung Instinct. Do you have an email address for us to chat, or can you answer my questions in this review?

    Does the Centro have a feature where I can "share" a calendar event w/someone via text message (so my Husband can be aware of our kids' schedules)? Let's start with that question first.

  • Let me answer you question via youtubes messaging system!

  • Sure. I'm ready. I have 3 questions:

    (1). Listed in my earlier post (regarding "calendar invitations").

    (2). What's "Sprint Get Email"? Is this different from the other Email folder?

    (3).  Does the Centro have a copy/paste function?

  • This was a very informative video/tutorial. I'm trying to make an informed decision regarding the Palm Centro and this, so far, is the best I've seen. I feel like I won't need the manual! Great job. I look forward to reading more reviews from you.

  • Thank you! If you need any help on deciding which phone, or want to know specific features on the Palm Centro, please feel free to contact us again and I will be glad to help you!

  • Do you have a review on the Samsung Instinct? I didnt see one (unless I overlooked it). I love your reviews.  They're so thorough.

  • Does it have wifi?

  • Sorry but it does NOT have wifi.

  • Thanks for the answer! I already got myself an HTC Tilt! =)

  • hi; thanks for the review;

    but does it cost more to get on the internet and check ur email??

  • Yes it does but I DO NOT KNOW again I DO NOT KNOW how much it is to go on the internet. And it will cost more if you dont have unlimited or a huge amount, so check your carrier for details.