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The New Palm Pixi to Woo NY Fashion Week Attendants

GeekSugar — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 01:44:11 -0700

The buzz surrounding the Palm Pre has already died down, so what does Palm have in store for us next? Oh just another handset - the Pixi artist series phone - which is set to make its big entrance during NY Fashion Week. . . how fitting!

The WebOS phone, which comes with a creative design on the back, is said to only cost $99, but with Sprint taking $100 off of the Pre for new customers (now until Oct. 10), these two smartphones may actually become affordable for those who want a feature-filled phone without the unreasonable price tag.

Palm Pre Release Date Rumored: Will You Switch?

GeekSugar — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 04:00:19 -0700

I've been excited for the launch of the Palm Pre since its announcement at this year's CES, and it looks like we may have a release date: The Boy Genius Report has heard a rumor that the Pre might be available as early as April 30. Also heard on the grapevine? It might be $299 with a two year contract with Sprint.

The highly anticipated new smartphone, to remind you, will have an amazing OS and a the new wireless charger, the Touchstone.

While I remain a devote iPhone user, I'm not a stranger to using more than one cell phone at a time, and am more than tempted by the Pre. It's also the first worthy smartphone contender that Palm has produced in years, so I'm eager to try it out.

What about you - would you switch from your current phone to the Pre?

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Welcome to the Jungle: The Palm Pre

GeekSugar — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 02:00:57 -0800

This year's CES has already begun pouring in the tech treats, and one I was particularly excited for was Palm's. I wasn't let down: Palm announced its newest smartphone, the Palm Pre, with soft lines and a gorgeous OS.

The new phone has a multitouch touch screen, full Internet browser, slides out to reveal a full QWERTY keyboard, but the best part - and what actually sets it apart from the iPhones, the BlackBerrys, the Androids - is the wireless charger, the "Touchstone."

No pricing has been revealed yet, but the phone should be available in the early part of this year; if the Pre also comes with competitive pricing (around $200), then look for this to be a worthy rival in the smartphone game.

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Win One of Seven Palm Centros!

GeekSugar — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 10:00:24 -0800

We're giving away seven pretty Palm Centros to lucky geeksugar readers this week! The hot selling smartphone comes in colors like glacier white, obsidian black, and electric blue and is available from AT&T for as low as $49.99 during the holidays (after a mail-in rebate and two-year service activation). Palm Centro allows you to keep in touch with friends and family with voice, text, IM, email, and web access. And with video record, XM Radio and AT&T Music, the Palm Centro is a ready-to-go gift for the geeks in your life.

To enter, you must log in and take the quiz below. Your eligibility is not based on getting the answers correct, just by completing the fun quiz once you are logged in. You do, however, need to be a TeamSugar member and log in before you take the quiz. If you're not already a member, just register here for an account. One quiz entry per person; all repeat quizzes will be ignored.

The contest is open to US residents only and ends on Dec. 21, 2008, at 11:59 p.m. (PST). For Official Rules, click here.

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Chills, Multiplying: Palm Centro Now Coming in Electric Blue!

GeekSugar — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 03:00:34 -0700

Interested in getting a cell phone to match your wardrobe, like Ms. Blair Waldorf?

You're in luck if you wear a lot of blue: Palm is releasing its Centro in a new color, electric blue, which I'm totally digging (although personally, I'd call that metallic cornflower, but that's just me).

There's even a rumor that it could be as cheap as $49 (note: It is priced at $70 with a two year contract), which is great if you want a smartphone for less coin.

It's releasing this Friday, the 11th. . . wait, wait, isn't something else happening that day?

Unlocked White Palm Centro: All Yours For $299

GeekSugar — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 02:00:15 -0700

Ah, finally the freedom to switch your SIM card from phone to phone has arrived with the white "unlocked" Palm Centro smartphone. This tiny and extremely light cell also includes Google Maps for mobile with the fabulous My Location feature. With My Location you can easily get directions to various locations in proximity to your current location on the map. . . Trust me, I use it on my Curve and it's a total lifesaver! Just visit Google Maps Mobile on your Palm Centro for the free My Location download.

The unlocked GSM version Centro is available for US customers and costs $299 from Palm.

Log In to Win a White Palm Centro Smartphone on Geeksugar!

GeekSugar — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 08:00:40 -0800

Not to be confused with the pink Palm Centro we gave away for V-Day, we're now giving away the latest and greatest addition to the Palm family - the first GSM quad-band Centro on the AT&T network - the Palm Centro Smartphone. Thanks to our friends at Palm, I get to give away one of these sleek white phones (with fun green keypad accents) to a lucky TeamSugar member.

In order to participate, you will need to take the short "Palm Centro Smartphone" quiz. Your eligibility is not based on getting the answers correct, just by simply taking the quiz once you are logged in! However, you do need to be a TeamSugar member to take the quiz. So if you're not already a member, just register here for an account and to join in all the fun on the Sugar sites! One quiz entry per person - all repeat quizzes will be ignored. Remember: YOU MUST BE LOGGED IN TO TEAMSUGAR FOR YOUR QUIZ TO COUNT.

Just click on "take the quiz" below and I will do a random drawing on Wednesday, February 27th at 5 p.m. PST. Don't forget to email this to friends and family who may be interested in winning it too. Good luck! Click here for the Official Rules.

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Love and Gadgetry in 27 Dresses

GeekSugar — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 06:05:34 -0800

When I saw 27 Dresses this past weekend, I thought I was in for some light chick-flick action, but my geekiness was indulged when James Marsden sweetly gave Katherine Heigl's character a Palm 755p to replace her old worn-out date book. With Valentine's Day coming up, my head was swimming with geek love and the romantic possibilities of gadget gifts as I hope my boyfriend takes notice. I mean, really, is there anything more romantic than getting a device that makes your life easier? So you can spend more freed-up time with the giver, of course. Oh, and for more 27 Dresses gift-giving, check out their website to download a widget for quizzes, photos, and other fun stuff from the movie!
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The Palm Centro Goes Pink

GeekSugar — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 06:17:00 -0800

If you were on the fence about the teeny and chic Palm Centro, here's some news that may help your decision-the Centro is now available in pink!

Aside from the fact that it's now available in a fun new color, the Centro is great because it fits perfectly in the palm of your hand and is extremely lightweight. Palm's Centro includes a full QWERTY keyboard, touchscreen capability and get this, it only costs $100 with a two-year contract. All these great factors contributed to its spot in geeksugar's January must haves line-up!

Featured on Crave, this pretty-in-pink smartphone will run on the Sprint network and can currently be purchased online.

The New Palm Centro: Teeny, Chic and Affordable

GeekSugar — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 10:00:01 -0700

The new ruby red Palm Centro is certainly one of those see it to believe it devices. When I first picked up the Centro, I couldn't get over how small it really is. Unlike other Palm Treos-which feel more like a bulky Blackberry 8700 than anything else, the Centro fits perfectly in the palm of your hand and is extremely lightweight. It includes a full QWERTY keyboard and although the keys aren't as easy to type on as the Treo 750, they're ideal for quick IM's or short emails nonetheless.

Other features include a built-in speaker with loud clear output, an instant on/off music button on the side, camera/video functionality, a full color 2" touchscreen and Google maps with traffic and satellite view-unfortunately, no GPS.

The Centro also comes in onyx black and will run on the Sprint network. Expect it to go on sale mid-October with a price tag of $100 (with a 2-year phone plan). After giving it a test drive, I can't say I'm going to trade-in my iPhone or Pearl anytime soon, but what I can say is that for a smartphone, it provides you with all basic necessities for a fraction of the cost of other devices on the market. Plus it's stylish and super compact!

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