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The Palm Centro has been known by at least two other names, the “Gandolf” and the “Treo 800”. The device is in fact a tiny Treo running Palm OS and is being called the “first truly new Treo form factor in years”.
Sprint is being coy and not picking a name for the device just yet, just as well, they have got to do their research on what works best, but I like the Palm Centro, its still kind of edgy, but keeps that professional air about it. However the gentleman at that attended the show saw and app on the home screen entitled “About Centro” leading me to beleive they are going with the Palm Centro.
The specs are apparently the same as the 755p with EVDO, but shrunken (like the kids). Sprint will also have a 90 day exclusive on the Palm Centro before it goes to other carriers. Speaking of kids though, the device is apparently being marketed for them, as it’s qwerty keypad were far to small for someone with large or less than nimble fingers to easily use. At least now they can’t say all Treo’s are fat, unless they name it the Palm Centro, then it won’t technically be a Treo.
Photos: Treo 800p Spy Photo Shots [via Slashphone]
News: Hands-On With The Sprint Palm Gandolf, HTC Touch and More! [via Gearlog]
