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JCS05Rubi · 07-01-2008, 10:14 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.

07-01-2008, 10:14 PM	#1 (permalink)
JCS05Rubi Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 My Treo: Centro My Carrier: Sprint My OS: Vista Posts: 72 Thanks: 14 Thanked 18 Times in 8 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.