Posted by: Christopher Meinck
on Jun 22, 2008
Palm today announced the general availability of the Centro in an unlocked version for US customers. The unlocked Palm Centro is white with grey accents and allows US customers to use the device on any GSM carrier in the US (AT&T, T-Mobile). The unlocked Centro retails for $299.
Also available starting tomorrow is Google Maps for mobile with My Location on Centro, giving customers faster access to local maps and driving directions. Google Maps for mobile with My Location will be available free of charge for Palm Centro smartphones at http://www.google.com/gmm. Please check the site for details on the download process and carrier availability.
Posted by: Christopher Meinck
on Jan 8, 2008
Those wiley guys over at TreoCentral managed to find a gem while drudging through the vast maze that is CES. A white GSM Centro was spotted at a Centro accessory manufacturers booth and they managed to snap a few photos.
White GSM Palm Centro spotted at CES
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According to the report, the rep said the unit was a non-functioning sent from Palm for sizing. The GSM Centro certainly appears to be an old pre-production unit, as it still bears the Treo logo prominently on the front and inside the device. The buttons on the front also have a more angled look. There is no telling if this is indeed the exact form factor and color of the new GSM Centro, but it certainly provides more evidence of a forthcoming GSM Centro.
Posted by: Christopher Meinck
on Oct 3, 2007
Leaked photos have appeared that suggest a GSM Palm Centro could be released on AT&T.
The photo has 'Treo' branding, but it's clearly an Onyx Black Centro. Further evidence is the screen which displays a My Centro application. In meeting with Palm at Digital Life last week, it appears the decision to move from the Treo brand to Centro was one that was debated until recently. The Palm Centro was alledgedly going to be released as a Treo 500p.
Release Date
Sprint Wireless has an exclusive on the Centro for three months, so expect to see the announcement from AT&T sometime early next year. No word yet on whether Verizon will carry the Centro. Verizon shares the same wireless technology (CDMA) as Sprint Wireless, so it wouldn't be surprising. Sprint and Verizon have had a history of releasing Palm smartphones in succession. Most recently was the release of the Treo 700p that occured on both carriers within the span of a month.
