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Hanging onto the Treo 680...
At Squidoo, AndyPo makes an interesting argument in favor of the Treo 680 over the other smartphones invading the market.
Embracing the time change with some clock apps
Don't let the move back to standard time get you down.
News: More on the hands-free cell phone law
Maria Shriver, wife of Calif. Gov Schwarzenegger caught violating state law
Ready for a stroll down memory lane?
Dan Sung of Pocket-lint takes a look at the Palm Pre's family tree...
Guest Post: Tribute to VisorCentral
Bob-C has provided his thoughts on the legacy of VisorCentral
Pondering Nokia Buying Palm
Post at Forbes.com presents why it could be a win-win...
Palm Sets Public Offering Price
Good sign. Additional $313 million will come in handy as new webOS devices roll into the market.
Trends, Odds & Ends...
A look at some noteworthy trend stories
BlackBerrys to Get Threaded SMS ...Five and a Half Years Later
Look out, Palm, RIM has something up their sleeve
Commentary: Awareness and Having a Plan B Hands-Free Option...
Enough with the Distracted Driver rants. Let's talk about awareness and what you can do to be sure you have a Plan B in place...
Silicon Valley Crackdown on Distracted Drivers
Follow-up to our July story... Regional authorities out to raise awareness in order to reduce crashes.
Top 5 Best Selling Treo Pro Cases
Plenty of options for protecting your Treo Pro. See which cases TreoCentral visitors prefer.
Trend: Driving while Distracted -- Maybe Heightened Awareness Can Help...
Maybe you can not legislate against stupidity, but you can at least take
steps to raise the awareness of the dangers of driving while distracted.
Podfather turned Prefather now CEO of Palm
Jon Rubinstein has been appointed CEO of Palm...
PreCentral.Net News Roundup
There was some excitement going on over at our sister site PreCentral.net today as Dieter spotted a "Classic" icon on the Pre, and did some clever guesswork, plus Palm announced some good news about the Mojo SDK...
PalmCast Episode 62
This week: What else? iPhone 3.0 and the Palm Pre. Listen in!
No More PalmOS Devices from Palm. No Patent Fight with Apple (yet)
In a chat with Investors today, CEO Ed Colligan confirmed that the Centro is the end of the PalmOS line. There will be no more PalmOS devices released. Other details on the webOS and the Pre were also discussed -- including the ongoing patent battle with Apple.
Tips and How-To's: Centro Camera vs. Canon PowerShot
This week Brian shows us some Centro vs. Canon PowerShot photos and reminds us that Palm smartphone cameras are good for "on-the-go" shots.
PreCentral.net is Our Newest Site
Check out the Smartphone Experts newest site called PreCentral.net...
Palm Re-Vamps Website
Palm has given their website a new look. Is this a sign of their getting ready for the new platform/device launch?
TreoCentral Thoughts on the Vertical Slider, Plus PIC Lists 7 Things Nova Should Have
Palm Infocenter has an article about some things that we need Nova to have. Plus some of our forum members have some thoughts on the vertical slider, as do I...
Round Robin Extended: 10 More Days to Win!
We've extended the Smartphone Round Robin, so you have 10 more days to comment in all the contest threads for more chances to win!
TreoCentral Holiday Gift Guide
If you haven't finished your shopping and you have some Treo or Centro owners to buy for, take a look at our holiday gift guide for some accessory ideas...
Palm's CES Announcement: Go Big.
Palm's planning something big for January 8th. TreoCentral will be there live -- can Palm finally deliver?
Celebrate with Palm Contest
Palm is having a contest in which one lucky Facebook fan will win a trip to Vegas and get to hear Palm's big news in person
Tips and How-To's: Treo Pro Returned
This week Brian tells us about finding a crack on his Treo Pro and returning the Treo Pro to Palm...
Palm Announces a Press Event for CES 2009
Palm has announced a press event for the upcoming CES 2009
Round Robin: TreoCentral on the T-Mobile G1
I'm looking at the G1 this time around. I was happy to get a hold of the Google phone...
Palm Shares Falling Along With Decreased Sales
Palm's shares continue to fall, but I still believe Palm can pull out of their slump. Maybe they just need to bring forth that next generation platform. Like soon...
Fact or Fiction: Replacing my 700p with a Centro will solve all of my smartphone problems - by Bob Caruso
If you've owned or own a Treo 700p, you'll surely remember the whole 700p maintenance release saga. Well, Bob Caruso, AKA Bob-C from our TreoCentral forums, is the guy who wrote the open letter to Palm's CEO Ed Colligan in regard to all the bugs plaguing the 700p. Bob has recently migrated to the Palm Centro, and has kindly written up his experiences and thoughts in the following article...
Round Robin: AT&T Fuze Final Review
My time is up with the Fuze in the Round Robin. I've written my final review of this very impressive smartphone...
Round Robin: CrackBerry Kevin's Treo Pro Video Review
Kevin over at CrackBerry.com has his Treo Pro video review up
Weekly Tips and How-To's: Keeping in Touch
This week Brian talks about the ways we can keep in touch with our family and friends via our Palm smartphones...
Weekly Tips and How-To's: Restoring Service
Brian has a great How-To on doing a true "power down" with your Treo or Centro...
Weekly Tips & How-to's: Guitar Tuner v2.0 for Palm
This week Brian tells us about Guitar Tuner, a Free app that helps you tune each string of your guitar...
Pink & Black Case Comparison
I got two pink and black cases for my Palm Centro and I love them both. Which case do I prefer? Read on....
Craving a Palm Clamshell Phone
I sure would love to see Palm come out with a clamshell smartphone. Remember the Treo 270 and 300? Palm could update the clamshell design and have a real winner.
Two Takes on the Cellet Cradle for Centro
TreoCentral Writer Jay Gross and reader Jeff Clayton both used their Centros with the Cellet Cradle. Let's take a look at their experiences and see how the cradle fared with each...
Tip o' the Week: Treo Pro Tips
This week Brian gives us some tips on accessorizing our new Treo Pros until more accessories arrive on the market...
Camera How-to, Part Three: "Action!"
In part three of his "Camera how-to", Joe gives us some tips on some fun ways to enhance the photos on our Centros...
Tip o' the Week: Traveling Treo (or Centro)
This week Brian gives us some tips on keeping our Palm smartphones charged up when we travel...
Tip o' the Week: Unlocking Benefits
This week Brian talks about the benefits of buying an unlocked phone or having your carrier unlock your phone...
Part Two: Camera!
In Part Two of Joe's "Camera how-to", Joe gives some pointers on the best way to organize your Centro photos and how to maximize your pics as wallpapers or contacts.
Centro Intro Pt 11: Attaching a Picture to an Email
Sending and receiving email on your Centro, and how to attach a picture.
Tip o' the Week: Camera to Qipit!
This week Brian talks about Qipit, a free mobile online copy service
Tip o' the Week: Always Camera Ready!
Brian talks about useful our Treo's camera can be in this week's tip
Treo 800w Review Roundup
Let's take a look at some of the reviews around the tech world of the Treo 800w on Sprint
Tip o' the Week: SMS Old-School
This week Brian shows us some neat tips on texting. Read on...
Jeepin' & Gabbin' Joyfully Hands-free
Talkin' hands-free while bounding down the freeway in a Jeep Wrangler was not an option until recently, thanks to advances in noise cancellation technology. Timing is perfect too with the CA hands-free law going into effect July 1...
BodyGuardz vs. invisibleSHIELD
Neal compares two protective skins for the Centro after a TreoCentral forum member requested that BodyGuards and invisibleSHIELD each be reviewed. Read on to find out which skin Neal thinks is best...
"Centro or iPhone 3G?" Revisited
Let's talk some more about the Centro and iPhone 3G, and other phones too...
Tip o' the Week: SpoonTools!
Brian "spoons" up some info on a few useful and Free apps for your WM Treo. Hungry for some Free apps? Read on...
Centro or iPhone 3G?
Are you on the fence, trying to decide if you should get the Centro or the iPhone 3G? If so, let's examine the options....
The Popular Palm OS
The Palm OS seems to be quite popular of late with Access accouncing Garnet VM Beta 2 for Nokia Nseries and StyleTap coming to the iPhone and iPod Touch.
Tip o' the Week: Job Search v2.0
Brian's tip this week is to let us know about Job Search, a Free Palm OS app that can be quite helpful when you're out there job hunting
Tip o' the Week: tryda Directory Assistant
In this week's Tip o' the Week, Brian talks about a nifty and Free app that puts fast local 411 directory assistance on your Palm OS Treo/Centro.
Tip o' the Week: Balance Your Checkbook!
This week Brian looks at a sweet little app for your Palm OS Treo or Centro that will let you leave your checkbook register at home!
Tip o' the Week: Grab Bag!
This week Brian presents a cool "grab bag" of neat little tricks inside the Treo/Centro. Come on, let's go take a peek inside the bag...
Tip o' the Week: Master the Menu!
I drew inspiration for this week's Tip from our very own forum member, "FastFrank", who responded to last week's Tip with a Tip of his own.
CentroIntro Pt 9: Favorites make Centro dialing fast
Jay turns a squinty eye toward Phone Favorites - quick dials, by another name - and tutors on how to change them.
Tip o' the Week: Contact Lookup
Brian will be here each week to give you tips on using your Treo or Centro. This week the tip is on looking up Contacts.
Palm Centro vs. BlackBerry Pearl: Business Casual or Not Safe For Work?
Mike compares the Centro and Pearl and asks why the Centro can't be a business device
CentroIntro Pt 8: Setting up the Centro Buttons and Colors
In Part 8 of this ongoing series, we customize the buttons on the Centro, change the default colors, and manage our personal information with the third section of the Prefs screen, Personal.
Screen Protector Built-in on Palm Centro?
Palm built-in a permanent screen protector on the Centro. Knowing this, would you still want to buy a 3rd party screen protector?
10 Reasons to Bring Back the VisorPhone
Dig back into the misty mists of yesteryear - do you remember the VisorPhone? It was the precursor for the Treo and it would be crazy to bring it back. Crazy like a fox.
"mtvU and Palm Centro at AT&T Battle of the Bands" Competition
Palm and AT&T are bringing Centro to sponsor mtvU Best Music on Campus 'Battle of the Bands'
Centro Intro Pt. 7
In part 7 of Jay's ongoing Centro Intro series, Jay explains how Bluetooth on your Centro works and also talks about your Centro's internet connection.
Black AT&T Centro Spotting
Someone just let me know that they have a new Black Centro from AT&T!
The Wait for Black AT&T Centro Continues
Still no official word on when AT&T will release the Black Centro and people are eagerly awaiting its arrival
Centro Intro Pt. 6: Making your phone your own
Adjust the Preferences settings in your Centro to fit your time zone, brighten the screen, and set up default ringtones. Here's a beginners' tutorial for all that and more.
Palm Centro Among Top 10 Cell Phone-PDAs
PC World listed the Centro among the Top 10 Cell Phone-PDAs
Foleo-like Devices Bringing Back the Foleo Itch - Part 2
The REDFLY by Celio, one of the Foleo-like devices, is getting some positive feedback, plus it's making my itch worse.
Treo vs. BlackBerry: An In-Depth Analysis - Part II - By Matthew R. Streger, Esq
Matthew Streger used a Treo for years. After many issues with a Treo, Matthew has made the switch over to the BlackBerry OS. The following is Part II of Matthew's comparison article.
The Declining Mobile Software Industry
The mobile software industry has declined dramatically over the last few years. Is the end near?
Modified Enfora Wi-Fi Sled working with Palm Centro
A couple of folks have modified an Enfora Wi-Fi Sled to work with a Palm Centro
Keeping Your Centro Cute (and Protected)
Something as cute as the Centro deserves a case that is equally cute AND can get the job done. Do the new Super Slim cases from Seidio fit like a glass slipper and perform like a champ? Read on.
Migrating From a 700p to a 755p
Palm's 700p Maintenance Release V1.10 renders one of Harv's 700ps insane. He trades “up” to a new 755p. Sounds easy? Think again..
Centro Intro - pt 4: What is so hot about HotSync
Keeping your Centro in sync with your computer.
Centro Intro: pt 3: Dealing with Dialing
How to put contacts into your new Palm Centro: adding a picture, choosing a special ringtone, and implementing birthday reminders.
Is Palm's Next Generation OS called Nova?
Nova seems to be the code-name for Palm's next generation OS
Redfly Mobile Companion Similar to Palm Foleo
There's another mobile companion coming soon. The Redfly Mobile Companion is a laptop-like device that will be used with a Windows Mobile phone.
Centro a Best Choice for Compact Phones in Consumer Reports
The Palm Centro is featured on the cover of Consumer Reports
Centro Intro: pt 2: The Shopping Experience
Getting a new Palm Centro is part of the fun of owning one. Namely, you get to go shopping!
Smartphone Round Robin: Contest Winners and Wrap-up
The Smartphone Round Robin has wound down to the end. Drumroll please... And the winner is....
Winamp Remote Beta - An Early Look.. Turn Your Computer & Treo Into A Media Monster For Free!..
Your computer's loaded with audio and video.. now turn it into your own personal server and stream those gigabytes of entertainment straight to your Treo (or share it with your friends) without uploading ANYTHING!..
Round Robin: Back Home With the Treo 680
I'm back home with my Copper baby at last! Boyhowdy, is it great to be home again!
Round Robin: phone different Mike's Final Treo 680 Thoughts
Mike's week with the 680 is done. Read on to see if Mike thinks that Palm OS is also "done".
Round Robin: Treo Gal's Final Tilt Impressions
My time with the Tilt is done and I'll be shipping it back to Dieter soon. Read on for my final thoughts...
Centro Intro: pt 1: Get to Know Your Centro
That new Centro you just got offers many more features and conveniences than first meet the eye. This article introduces newbies to the world of Palm and Centro.
phone different Mike's Treo 680 First Thoughts
Mike takes a look at a familiar friend and gives his Round Robin first impressions on the Treo 680
CrackBerry Kevin's Final Treo 680 Thoughts
Kevin's week of using the Treo 680 is up. Did he manage another week without his BlackBerry? What did he think of the 680? Read on to find out...
Round Robin: Treo Gal's Initial Tilt Thoughts
In week three of the Smartphone Round Robin, I've got the AT&T Tilt in my possession. What a power packed gadget!
Smartphone Round Robin: Treo Gal's Final Curve Thoughts
I've used the Curve for a week and have enjoyed it. I'll actually even miss it!
CrackBerry Kevin's First Thoughts on the Treo 680
Kevin over at CrackBerry.com has written up his initial thoughts on the Palm Treo 680
Initial BlackBerry Curve Thoughts
I've been using the Curve this week as my main device. Read on for my initial thoughts...
The Smartphone Round Robin: Final iPhone Thoughts
Well, my week with the iPhone is up. Well, for the Round Robin anyway. Luckily I own the device, and after using it as my main device for a week, I think I'll be using it much more often.
Smartphone Round Robin: WM Guy's First Impressions of the Treo 680 at WMExperts
Deiter's first impressions of the Treo 680 are up over at WMExperts
The Smartphone Round Robin: A Treo User's Take on the iPhone
I've been using the iPhone this week instead of my Treo 680. Read on for my thoughts...
The Smartphone Round Robin!
Starting today, all TreoCentral forum members will have a chance to win a smartphone of your choice in the Smartphone Round Robin. Read on to find out more....
Nine hours of "planned" power outage. Sometimes, life just throws one at you..
Except for his Treos, and thanks to a handful of batteries, Harv spends a day at home in the 19th Century.. file this one under Horror, non-fiction..
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