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Photos: Palm Centro

Sandra Vogel ZDNet.co.uk

Published: 06 Mar 2008 12:13 GMT

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The touch-screen is a bit small for comfortable web browsing, although it's similar in size to that of the popular BlackBerry Pearl.

Battery life is on the average side for a smartphone. With no 3G or Wi-Fi to contend with, it's possible to get over two days of decent use from the Centro; however, we'd recommend a daily recharge to be on the safe side.

Overall, the Centro is disappointing given that it's Palm’s first Palm OS device for a while. The keyboard lacks usability, and the specifications are decidedly mid-range.

The Palm software suite continues to impress though, and anyone looking for a budget smartphone could consider it on that basis alone — but before you buy to discover whether you can live with the small keyboard.

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