The Palm Centro, one of Palm's last Palm OS devices, and arguably it's most successful device ever, is still available from Sprint, believe it or not. There are other, newer smart phone choices, but the Centro is still a solid offering for an entry smartphone. The phone is now just $29.99 with a new two year contract. It offers a 1.3 megapixel camera, 3G support, and is compatible with the Sprint TV service. The phone also has a full QWERTY keyboard and a touchscreen in addition to it's hardware controls. The phone comes in black, olive green, and vibrant rose. It would have been nice to see the red color with Sprint, but you will have to deal with the three other colors that are still around. From personal experience, the keyboard looks small, but is usable. You would have to try it out by yourself, though. It takes nice pictures, and is a great device for messaging, email, internet, or whatever you want it to do. The silence switch on the top of the device is a nice addition, too. Overall, you might want something more new and advanced, but if you have used a Palm before, or looking for a cheap and basic smart phone, the Centro might be the way to go for you.
A full Cnet review here.
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