Centro Vs 755p. Is Centro really better? - Treo Forum

JCS05Rubi · 07-01-2008, 09:14 PM

I have been searching craigslist for a Centro, since my 650 is apparently dead beyond repair, and I am not due for an upgrade from Sprint anytime soon.

There aren't too many Centros for sale used, and they ones that are, are priced so high that I am almost better off buying a new one for $400 with a warranty.

I did happen upon a 755P, brand new in box, for $150 with a clean ESN. Obviously this a good deal, but I am wondering if I should just hold out for a Centro. My father has had good luck with his 700p, but I have known a few people that have had nothing but problems with their 755/700s, and I don't think I can get warranty on a used phone. Plus, If I am not mistaken, google maps still does not work on the 755p, and I am not too interested in spending another 50-200 bones for GPS navigation. At least on the centro I can get some directions quick and easy, rather than having to use the web and do a mapquest search.

So, is the Centro REALLY a better built machine, or is it just a smaller Treo with the same problems? Does the 755 really have as many problems as I am hearing/reading, or are they over exagerated? In other words, would you buy a 755 knowing that no insurance from Sprint was a possibility (although, I think sprint still does that $50 replacement with no warranty?). BTW, I do have large fingers, but from the 15 minutes I spent with the Centro the keyboard wasn't a problem.. although I felt much more comfortable on my 650s.

Thanks in advance.

oclv120 · 07-01-2008, 10:51 PM

Please get the 755....I was "upgraded" to centro from 755 and miss the 755 very much! It is slower and has had more repair issues. If you are a light user you will be OK...but if you use it regularly and use all the outlook/desktop functions...you will like 755 better

jstant · 07-02-2008, 07:51 AM

I do not own the Centro (really don't like the "youthful" look and feel they went for with it). It just felt too light and didn't look very business-like. I have small hands/fingers and the smaller keyboard wasn't my cup of tea.

I was a 650 user for many years before moving to the 755p upon its release in May 07. Google maps/GPS is not a necessity for me, so I can't speak to that, but I can tell you I've had no (zero, zip, nada) problems with the 755. It's been a very stable device and has the feel of a real phone, to me - not light and "plastic-y". I've even gone from the 755 on Sprint to a different 755 (w/ Alltel) when my company changed carriers and both phones have been excellent w/ no issues.

TazUk · 07-02-2008, 07:54 AM

Andrew has done a nice comparison chart on this page which shows you the differences between the two

irishgoaltender22 · 07-28-2008, 12:22 PM

That is a really solid comparison of pretty much everything spec wise, not only of the Centro vs 755p but the 650 and 680 as well to give a nice little bow on the PalmOS line of phones.

07-01-2008, 09:14 PM	#1 (permalink)
JCS05Rubi Member Join Date: Jun 2008 My Treo: Centro My Carrier: Sprint My OS: Vista Posts: 46 Thanks: 13 Thanked 12 Times in 4 Posts	Centro Vs 755p. Is Centro really better? I have been searching craigslist for a Centro, since my 650 is apparently dead beyond repair, and I am not due for an upgrade from Sprint anytime soon. There aren't too many Centros for sale used, and they ones that are, are priced so high that I am almost better off buying a new one for $400 with a warranty. I did happen upon a 755P, brand new in box, for $150 with a clean ESN. Obviously this a good deal, but I am wondering if I should just hold out for a Centro. My father has had good luck with his 700p, but I have known a few people that have had nothing but problems with their 755/700s, and I don't think I can get warranty on a used phone. Plus, If I am not mistaken, google maps still does not work on the 755p, and I am not too interested in spending another 50-200 bones for GPS navigation. At least on the centro I can get some directions quick and easy, rather than having to use the web and do a mapquest search. So, is the Centro REALLY a better built machine, or is it just a smaller Treo with the same problems? Does the 755 really have as many problems as I am hearing/reading, or are they over exagerated? In other words, would you buy a 755 knowing that no insurance from Sprint was a possibility (although, I think sprint still does that $50 replacement with no warranty?). BTW, I do have large fingers, but from the 15 minutes I spent with the Centro the keyboard wasn't a problem.. although I felt much more comfortable on my 650s. Thanks in advance.

07-02-2008, 07:51 AM	#3 (permalink)
jstant Senior Treonaut Join Date: May 2007 Location: Springfield, MO My Treo: Treo 755p My Carrier: Alltel My OS: XP Posts: 406 Thanks: 50 Thanked 101 Times in 79 Posts	I do not own the Centro (really don't like the "youthful" look and feel they went for with it). It just felt too light and didn't look very business-like. I have small hands/fingers and the smaller keyboard wasn't my cup of tea. I was a 650 user for many years before moving to the 755p upon its release in May 07. Google maps/GPS is not a necessity for me, so I can't speak to that, but I can tell you I've had no (zero, zip, nada) problems with the 755. It's been a very stable device and has the feel of a real phone, to me - not light and "plastic-y". I've even gone from the 755 on Sprint to a different 755 (w/ Alltel) when my company changed carriers and both phones have been excellent w/ no issues. __________________ -JG __________________________________

07-02-2008, 07:54 AM	#4 (permalink)
TazUk Mostly harmless Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Kent, UK My Treo: Treo 750v My Carrier: Vodaphone My OS: XP Posts: 3,377 Thanks: 123 Thanked 309 Times in 246 Posts	Andrew has done a nice comparison chart on this page which shows you the differences between the two __________________ Treo 180 > Treo 270 > Treo 650 > Treo 750v (Running WM6) + Treo 500v *"When the power of love overcomes the love of power the world will know peace."*

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07-01-2008, 10:51 PM	#2 (permalink)
oclv120 A Few Questions.... Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: South Central Texas My Treo: Centro My Carrier: Sprint My OS: XP Posts: 9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Please get the 755....I was "upgraded" to centro from 755 and miss the 755 very much! It is slower and has had more repair issues. If you are a light user you will be OK...but if you use it regularly and use all the outlook/desktop functions...you will like 755 better

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irishgoaltender22 Lead Treonaut Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Chicago My Treo: Treo 680 My Carrier: T-Mobile My OS: XP Posts: 247 Thanks: 51 Thanked 70 Times in 37 Posts	That is a really solid comparison of pretty much everything spec wise, not only of the Centro vs 755p but the 650 and 680 as well to give a nice little bow on the PalmOS line of phones.

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