Palm Centro or HTC Touch

[es3045]

I want to get one but i cant decide between Palm Centro or the Touch. What are some pros and cons any help?

[elements]

I say touch

rev A/Gps is out :headbang2

[rasmasyean]

Touch is much better, if you want to learn how to use it and customize it.
Centro is cheap and old. Just the shell is new pretty much. But it does have a hard keyboard so some ppl like that.

[es3045]

How is texting on the Touch?

[rasmasyean]

Download those big keyboards, some like iPhone even.
Palm Grafitti knockoff
Print/Cursive Handwriting recognition (with stylus and good penmanship)
Mini-keyboard built-in keyboard (too small for long stuff)

I think there is also some speech to text service that some companies offer. Not sure what the details are. I think SpinVox does it as well as other places.

[elements]

How is texting on the Touch?

Easy, and now its threaded messages

[Maximos]

I am debating between the same models. My thought is to just get the Centro for now and get an 800w later...you have 30 days to try it, why not get the cheaper one first?

[rasmasyean]

I am debating between the same models. My thought is to just get the Centro for now and get an 800w later...you have 30 days to try it, why not get the cheaper one first?

Actually in this case I recommend the reverse. It’s better to get the Touch because if it’s too complicated or unstable for your taste depending on your usage, you can dump it and take up the Centro. The Centro will be more of a phone for general use because it’s so old that there are practically no bugs in it and Palm has always been simple and smooth compared to WM.

[exi]

I've had both. Currently using the latter.

While I fully understand that Palm OSs have their own benefits, the Centro feels pretty outdated to me. It's quite reliable, it's a nice phone, and I have no real issues with it, but for me, I much prefer the Touch based on aesthetics, personal bias, and the huge degree of customization that WM offers.

This is made even more so by the official/unofficial leak of Sprint's long-awaited WM 6.1 update that I just installed tonight.

[bsulu]

I spent a long time trying to decide the same thing. My girlfriend ended up getting the Centro and I got the Touch. As I went through the process of outfitting the phones, I realized how much better the Touch was. The Centro just doesn't have a good web browser. Trying to install a stable version of Opera Mini on it was impossible. On the Touch I can use Opera Mini, Opera Mobile, or Skyfire.

The other big advantage I've had so far with the Touch is that I can use Microsoft Voice Command (must purchase this software) to do hands-free dialing. The Centro can't do that. You have to pre-record voice tags after buying a piece of software for the Centro. You can get around this with additional subscription service, but I don't want to add to the monthly bill.

When another friend was asking what phone to get, I told him that if he wanted to browse the web he shouldn't get a Centro. It is impossible to see sites even close to how they should look on the Blazer browser.

[rasmasyean]

You can pre-record voice commands in WM to dial as well as launch applications, actually. It's part of the OS.

[PiggyGirl]

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Nearly 6 months in & I'm still in love with my Centro. It is highly customizable, and it works. As for web browsing--I use Blazer because I like WAP mode. I really wish more websites had WAP versions; though I can access most of the stuff I want anyway. The pages would probably load a lot faster if they weren't so graphic intensive. I don't get the point of trying to view HTML webpages on any of these itty bitty screens.

[rasmasyean]

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Nearly 6 months in & I'm still in love with my Centro. It is highly customizable, and it works. As for web browsing--I use Blazer because I like WAP mode. I really wish more websites had WAP versions; though I can access most of the stuff I want anyway. The pages would probably load a lot faster if they weren't so graphic intensive. I don't get the point of trying to view HTML webpages on any of these itty bitty screens.

Don't forget that fact that it's pink! :haha:

[PiggyGirl]

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Yep, that too. :)

[Milenko]

I want to get one but i cant decide between Palm Centro or the Touch. What are some pros and cons any help?Whoa!!! those two are so far different from eachother.

The Touch is definatly the powerhouse in the Sprint line-up...probably the most powerful smartphone Sprint has ever offered.

The Centro is really a "beginner's" smartphone. Although it's powerful for what it is, the PalmOS is outdated and sometimes unstable...bluetooth is down-right rotten. However, for being as old as it is, switching between apps is lightning fast and the device, overall, is super easy to use but does not multitask...not an issue for many, especially those wanting thier first smartphone device.

The Touch does have it's learning curve. It's powerfull and all PocketPC apps work on it, so there's a huge library of free, shareware and pay-for applications for it...maybe even more than on the Palm OS (which most are now dated and 'old')....it also super thin by comparison of all Sprint phones.
The keyboard defiantly takes some getting used to to be proficient. There are 3rd-party keyboards that work excellent. Batterylife is a YMMV issue with the Touch. Some light phone calls, internet and GPS use should get you through the day. If your a heavy user, plan on plugging it in sometime thoughout the day.

Best bet is to find yourself a store and play with both. However I will advise that the first time experience on the Touch could be a bit frustrating...but it does get better and I'm amazed on it customizability/hackability.

[MNguyen82]

Whoa!!! those two are so far different from eachother.

I wouldn't go too far to say those 2 devices are far different from each other. The Centro can do just as much as the Touch can.

[PiggyGirl]

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And the Touch is ugly. Anyways, so what the Palm OS is "old" (younger than you I bet). If it ain't broke. . . In my experience it is very stable and, while marketed to the general consumer, I was under the impression the Centro is every bit as powerful as the other Palm Treos, just in a new, smaller, sleeker package.

[Milenko]

I wouldn't go too far to say those 2 devices are far different from each other. The Centro can do just as much as the Touch can.
Yes, but the Touch can do more.....

[MNguyen82]

But saying a Centro and a Touch are far different from each other is kind of outlandish. From a PDA standpoint, the Centro can do as much as the Touch can. As for customization and hacks, WinMo is far superior.

[olddog]

You guys are confusing me. I was just about to get 2 Centros. Now I have to think about it more. Or maybe one and one( of course only one of the phones is for me!).

[MNguyen82]

Sorry. If you're used to WinMo, I suggest the Touch. For a beginner's PDA phone, the Centro would fit your needs.

[olddog]

what about the 6800?

[MNguyen82]

It depends. What type of features, OS, and other things are you looking for in a phone? It all depends on your personal preferences.

[Milenko]

Sorry. If you're used to WinMo, I suggest the Touch. For a beginner's PDA phone, the Centro would fit your needs.Exactly where I was going with my previous post.

Here's another thought...the next logical progression for Windows Mobile is 6.1, then 7.0 and most likely an incremental release after that. They are similar but add functionality and performance with each new release. The concepts, basis and logic share the same similarities.

On the Palm platform, there is no next PalmOS.,,this release of Garnet is it. 'Nova', as far as we know, will not even look the same, act the same or feel the same. The PalmOS is dead and there's no future for the Centro as we know it today.

I'm not saying the Touch is future-proof either, but if Windows Mobile appeals to you, migration to your next WM device will be that much easier. It took me a whole year to figure out my 700p...only a few weeks to figure out the Touch....but that's just me.

[bikerich69]

i am giving serious thought to the Touch. i dont have a pc and am not familiar with windows os. my sister is very knowledgeable with windows though, on her pc at her previous job. she uses a mac now.

i figure it like this. if i want to use just the basics....voice, surfing the web, texting, emailing, etc. i should not have a problem. if i want to expand my usage of features, i can download apps and learn.
i gotta say that when i saw the touch awhile ago, i just liked the look of it. the sleekness, etc.
my sister may port from verizon, to the SERO plan, and i suggested she take a look at the touch.

[Milenko]

i am giving serious thought to the Touch. i dont have a pc and am not familiar with windows os. my sister is very knowledgeable with windows though, on her pc at her previous job. she uses a mac now.

i figure it like this. if i want to use just the basics....voice, surfing the web, texting, emailing, etc. i should not have a problem. if i want to expand my usage of features, i can download apps and learn.
i gotta say that when i saw the touch awhile ago, i just liked the look of it. the sleekness, etc.
There is a program called "Missing Sync" for WM and the Mac. It uses the device's ActiveSync to sync-up with address book, iCal, and several other Mac conduits if you choose. Works like a charm and I use it with my Touch and Macbook. I think it's about $40, but if you're savvy enough you can :find" it around (as with most any application these days). Most applications for the Touch are in .CAB format. You can just bluetooth them over to the Touch and install them right on the device. There is an occasional .EXE installer that you may need a Windows PC for, but I've only come across one application like that (of course, it was a MicroSoft app).

The Touch has a good out-of-the-box experience. However, to get it to do certain things or tweak it or if you like to customize it, plan on spending hours upon hours "playing" with it and even more reading up on SU, PPCGeeks and occasionally xda-developers....all where the uber-hacks generate from. Of course, this is your first smartphone device so you may not know what you want to tweak...and again, your first smartphone, plan on about a month learning curve and lots of posts here at SU with your questions....just be sure to let everyone know this is your fist WM device and you're a noobie (so you don't get flamed). On the other hand, the Centro has an excellent out-of-the-box experience....far shorter learning curve due to it's simplicity and very limited customization and hack-ability.


my sister may port from verizon, to the SERO plan, and i suggested she take a look at the touch. Have her get on Sero NOW....just get it and port over later. Come July 10th (or sometime around there) Sprint is changing their SERO plans. The cheapest SERO will be $60 but includes Simply Everything addition. If your sister doens't care for GPS/Telenav, Unlim Text/data, SprintTV ..ect then get a plan today. Existing SERO accounts will remain as-is and be grandfathererd. After the 10th, you gotta pay-up.
Read the Article Linked Here (http://www.wmexperts.com/articles/rumors/sprint_sero_plans_not_changing.html)

[bikerich69]

There is a program called "Missing Sync" for WM and the Mac. It uses the device's ActiveSync to sync-up with address book, iCal, and several other Mac conduits if you choose. Works like a charm and I use it with my Touch and Macbook. I think it's about $40, but if you're savvy enough you can :find" it around (as with most any application these days). Most applications for the Touch are in .CAB format. You can just bluetooth them over to the Touch and install them right on the device. There is an occasional .EXE installer that you may need a Windows PC for, but I've only come across one application like that (of course, it was a MicroSoft app).

The Touch has a good out-of-the-box experience. However, to get it to do certain things or tweak it or if you like to customize it, plan on spending hours upon hours "playing" with it and even more reading up on SU, PPCGeeks and occasionally xda-developers....all where the uber-hacks generate from. Of course, this is your first smartphone device so you may not know what you want to tweak...and again, your first smartphone, plan on about a month learning curve and lots of posts here at SU with your questions....just be sure to let everyone know this is your fist WM device and you're a noobie (so you don't get flamed). On the other hand, the Centro has an excellent out-of-the-box experience....far shorter learning curve due to it's simplicity and very limited customization and hack-ability.

Have her get on Sero NOW....just get it and port over later. Come July 10th (or sometime around there) Sprint is changing their SERO plans. The cheapest SERO will be $60 but includes Simply Everything addition. If your sister doens't care for GPS/Telenav, Unlim Text/data, SprintTV ..ect then get a plan today. Existing SERO accounts will remain as-is and be grandfathererd. After the 10th, you gotta pay-up.
Read the Article Linked Here (http://www.wmexperts.com/articles/rumors/sprint_sero_plans_not_changing.html)

thanks for all the helpful advice. i told my sister the other day about the 10th and that the sooner she ports the better. been telling her about SERO for months but she was hooked on verizon even though she only gets 500 minutes for $50. i know it is a no brainer to switch to the 1250 minute SERO but she let herself get brainwashed by verizon.

my 22 months is coming up soon and time to buy a new device. the touch seems like the choice but i see there is a picture mail problem but i read there is a fix for that. the touch sounds like fun.
i hear the browser on the centro is not that good but i guess you can download opera mini as you can also do that on the touch.

[monkeyboy]

thanks for all the helpful advice. i told my sister the other day about the 10th and that the sooner she ports the better. been telling her about SERO for months but she was hooked on verizon even though she only gets 500 minutes for $50. i know it is a no brainer to switch to the 1250 minute SERO but she let herself get brainwashed by verizon. wrt your sister, remember that she doesn't have to port her VZW right away. She can wait til she is satisfied with her Sprint SERO service before porting... it can be done at ANY time later, even a year later. But she must START a SERO plan before 7/10 to be sure of getting the now great rates.

As far as the MMS WM issue... there are a number of workarounds plus Sprint has promised an MMS WM solution "soon", so unless you are a diehard MMS fan that sends dozens of MMS daily to dozens of friends, I would not make MMS a point of decision against the Touch (or any WM device).

[bikerich69]

wrt your sister, remember that she doesn't have to port her VZW right away. She can wait til she is satisfied with her Sprint SERO service before porting... it can be done at ANY time later, even a year later. But she must START a SERO plan before 7/10 to be sure of getting the now great rates.

As far as the MMS WM issue... there are a number of workarounds plus Sprint has promised an MMS WM solution "soon", so unless you are a diehard MMS fan that sends dozens of MMS daily to dozens of friends, I would not make MMS a point of decision against the Touch (or any WM device).

i send and receive an average of 2 picture mails a month so no biggie as you say.
sometimes people send me pics via text. is that the same as picture mail regarding whether or not the touch is capable?

as for my sister, if she does not port right away, that means she has to pay 2 monthly bills (verizon and sprint) before she decides, i presume?

how is the voice and battery life on the touch? i always carry a spare battery anyway with whatever device i ever purchased.

[johndeeregator]

I have to chime in and say that I disagree with the notion that the Centro is purely a "beginner's" phone. I myself am not a novice user (comp sci degree and professional software engineering experience under my belt), and own a Centro, and think it's great. I continue to tweak it to work the way that I want it to, and that's just it--it works. Is at as customizable as other phones? Maybe not. But what valuable features does the Touch have that the Centro doesn't that would affect most users? My last phone had voice dialing and after the novelty wore off after the first month, I used it exactly 0 times in the next two years. Opera Mini/Blazer are not great (as mentioned elsewhere, a past Beta version of OM is still the smoothest for the Centro), but unless you are going to have a full-featured HTML browser a la the iPhone/Safari, I don't really see what the difference is. Aesthetically, I much prefer the look of the Centro, but that is purely a point of personal preference. As for OS, do you really want to base your purchase on possible future Microsoft OS releases? If you are an XP user and have tried using Vista, the results speak for themselves.

[Milenko]

how is the voice and battery life on the touch? i always carry a spare battery anyway with whatever device i ever purchased.

If you are just a casual user than the Touch "should" last you 9 - 5. However, anything beyond that expext to plug it into a usb or adapter to top-off sometime during the day.

The audio quality is just "ok". The speaker is better than the 700p (and Centro, I presume) but it's not great. The Q9c has about the best audio and speakerphone quality of any smartphone and surely in Sprint's stable.

[Milenko]

I have to chime in and say that I disagree with the notion that the Centro is purely a "beginner's" phone.
It's definatly not a beginner's phone, no smartphone is. By beginner's smartphone, it's meant to a breakthhough device to someone who's never used one before. True, many experienced users are using the Centro as it's simple, easy and matured.

But what valuable features does the Touch have that the Centro doesn't that would affect most users? My last phone had voice dialing and after the novelty wore off after the first month, I used it exactly 0 times in the next two years.

For most users, this is true. But for example:
I use my Voice dialing everyday....through my Bluetooth headset.
I listen to music though my stereo bluetooth headphones
I check Google traffic on my way home from work in my local vicinity via GPS
I take construction photos and emai back to the office...photos that you can actual zoom-up on
There are other activities as well which are application dependent. Those apps don't exist on the PlamOS platform.

Opera Mini/Blazer are not great (as mentioned elsewhere, a past Beta version of OM is still the smoothest for the Centro), but unless you are going to have a full-featured HTML browser a la the iPhone/Safari, I don't really see what the difference is. Opera, in any flavor on the Centro, is a re-booting nightmare. Opera Mobile on the Touch comes the closer to iPhone/Safari than anything else I've seen.

[bikerich69]

If you are just a casual user than the Touch "should" last you 9 - 5. However, anything beyond that expext to plug it into a usb or adapter to top-off sometime during the day.

The audio quality is just "ok". The speaker is better than the 700p (and Centro, I presume) but it's not great. The Q9c has about the best audio and speakerphone quality of any smartphone and surely in Sprint's stable.

i make alot of calls for personal and for business. will the called party hear me clearly or will i sound muffled and/or distorted which would not be good for business.

[Milenko]

i make alot of calls for personal and for business. will the called party hear me clearly or will i sound muffled and/or distorted which would not be good for business.Calls on the other end should not be affected by the audio quality of the set....no one has ever complained to me that my mobile phone sounds bad....

[bikerich69]

Thanks for the info. much appreciated.

[raw810]

lol the touch simply SUCKS.. i had one I HAD TO RUN to the sprint store after 2 days... the TOUCH-FLO is just HORRIBLE!!!, its really bad calibrated.. you flick it ir goes all the way down...or up...browsing on the TOUCH is the worst surfing experience I've had... EVER

[Milenko]

lol the touch simply SUCKS.. i had one I HAD TO RUN to the sprint store after 2 days... the TOUCH-FLO is just HORRIBLE!!!, its really bad calibrated.. you flick it ir goes all the way down...or up...browsing on the TOUCH is the worst surfing experience I've had... EVER
To each his own, I guess....2 days is not enough time to get accustomed to this phone I would say. I do admit there is a higher learning curve for this phone than say a Q9 and is a bit frustrating at first. But once you've got it figured out, it's very usable...just requires some patience at the begining.

[bikerich69]

To each his own, I guess....2 days is not enough time to get accustomed to this phone I would say. I do admit there is a higher learning curve for this phone than say a Q9 and is a bit frustrating at first. But once you've got it figured out, it's very usable...just requires some patience at the begining.

maybe the new update takes care of some of those frustrations?

[Milenko]

maybe the new update takes care of some of those frustrations?
No...not really. The biggest complaint/frustration is going from hard keys to a SIP keyboard. There's no tactile feedback and finger pressure varies from person to person. Also, you need to learn how the touch keyboard works in order to get it to type your style. It doesn't bode well for those who text in complete absence of proper English word structure. Forget about trying to type l337 speak on it or abbreviated geek-tech...words like razr, l8tr, sux, pr0n, ur (instead of 'your')..ect. You really have to be patient and 'learn' those words into the dictionary before they are available.

But then again, what's so wrong typing out the full word in understandable English?...and what's so wrong to force yourself to spell out words correctly? The predictive text and spell-correction works great. You can make up for all those abbreviated words as quick as if you actual type the abbreviation.

[chokaay]

I want to get one but i cant decide between Palm Centro or the Touch. What are some pros and cons any help?


I was in the same position as you about 2 weeks ago (although was also considering the Blackberry Curve, Blackberry Pearl, Treo 755p... 800w wasn't out yet). I finally settled on the Centro (you can read my review (http://www.sprintusers.com/forum/showthread.php?t=168891) to find out why).

Just a word of caution... there is NO such thing as a "perfect" phone for everyone. Everyone's needs is different, thus need different tools to fulfill those needs. Different phones have different strengths and weaknesses. You should really take everyone's opinion only as ADVICE, and analyze and judge for YOURSELF based on YOUR own needs what is right for YOU (like I did).

[joshualamont]

I want to get one but i cant decide between Palm Centro or the Touch. What are some pros and cons any help?


I owned the Palm Centro for about 3 weeks but went through a fiasco with customer service trying to get web features working until they gave me an upgrade to the HTC Touch.
Ive had the Touch for about a week now.
--So far heres what Ive gathered:

-Battery life on the Touch is less than the Centro but Ive been using my Touch a lot more

-LOTS OF FREE APPS!! for the Touch while the Palm O/S has a meager selection of freeware
-Voice quality on the touch is a little weird. Unlike the Centro I can hear myself through the ear piece when I talk. Not a big deal for me at all but some people hate that

-The obvious physical forms of the phones vary. I though I wouldn't like the keyboard on the touch but i have been proved wrong. The only complaint i have is having to add words into the dictionary. I actually find myself making fewer mistakes with the touch keyboard than the physical keyboard.

-Touch charges faster and it has a mini usb connector. So if you end up without your charger most people will have the plug laying around from a spare camera or mp3 player. Not like the Centro which has 2 different plugs for charging and data.

-Camera on the Touch is better

-Stylus on Touch is better and comes with a spare

-Touch comes with a 512 mb miniSD

-Centro speaker is a little clearer and louder

-Centro screen is brighter but Touch has a sharper screen

-Touch comes with a screen protector

As you might be able to tell I would definitely recommend the Touch over the Centro

Its just a better phone!

[rumor]

im also confused with that
i dnt know what phone i should buy the centro or the touch?
one question
the bluetooth of the touch transfer mp3 music or photo?:)

[rumor]

i have a question the htc touch bluetooth can receive or transfer music like the Centro?

[Milenko]

im also confused with that
the bluetooth of the touch transfer mp3 music or photo?:)yes... pretty much any kind of file and .cab files for program installs too. I store all the .cab install files on my SD card for all the programs I use. I use my Mac to download them and BT transfer them to my Touch, then install them right from the Touch.

I've been able to transfer MP3 files to me 700p so you should be able to do that with a Centro as well. However, with the 800w and 850 out now, I wouldn't get a Centro now as the "next" gen Palms are hitting the market. The Centro seems so 'yesterday' with what they are offering now. Also bear in mind that the Centro (Palm OS) will not multitask while WinMob will. Not sure if that's an issue but all but PocketTunes audio player in Palm OS will be allowed to run in the background....nothing else...

[Milenko]

i have a question the htc touch bluetooth can receive or transfer music like the Centro?Yes...even more reliable BT overall. I've tried several BT devices including stereo BT headphones and they've worked flawlessly with the Touch...see my post above.

[BlazeKicks]

Htc Touch FTW

[esando1017]

keeping it simple:

I had both for a long time (I have a sprint store) and it all depends on what you need from your phone..

if you're a big texter... centro.
web browser... touch
email... centro
customizing... centro
software compatability.. centro

even though I was always a WM fan, I like that my centro doesnt freeze up and lag like my Touch did, Palm overall makes a quality product.

[exi]

keeping it simple:

I had both for a long time (I have a sprint store) and it all depends on what you need from your phone..

if you're a big texter... centro.
web browser... touch
email... centro
customizing... centro
software compatability.. centro

even though I was always a WM fan, I like that my centro doesnt freeze up and lag like my Touch did, Palm overall makes a quality product.

They really do. I said Touch earlier based on my own biases, but God, texting and such is so much smoother on the Centro.

[Terry Monk]

customizing... centro
software compatability.. centro



Really??? 'Cause you're the only one I've read about so far that says these two categories would go to the Centro. I've got both and there is simply no contest that the Touch takes both of these.

[silenze]

it really comes down to how tech savy you are.
The centro is easy to use and works right out of the box.
The touch is a disaster out of the box. BUT it can customized into an outstanding phone. If you put the work into it. you need to flash to WM 6.1, run a custom UI like SPB mobile shell, get a software keyboard that works like touchpal. most people don;t like the built in browser as well.
It just comes down to are you willing to spend weeks reading on ppcgeeks and customizing the touch.
otherwise stay away.
I love my touch but it took a lot of work to get there.

[Terry Monk]

All very valid points. Agreed.

it really comes down to how tech savy you are.
The centro is easy to use and works right out of the box.
The touch is a disaster out of the box. BUT it can customized into an outstanding phone. If you put the work into it. you need to flash to WM 6.1, run a custom UI like SPB mobile shell, get a software keyboard that works like touchpal. most people don;t like the built in browser as well.
It just comes down to are you willing to spend weeks reading on ppcgeeks and customizing the touch.
otherwise stay away.
I love my touch but it took a lot of work to get there.

[cell323]

If you are an XP user and have tried using Vista, the results speak for themselves.

Hey Mr! Vista works just fine! :D

[rumor]

hey i have a question
wt phone is better
the htc touch
the blackberry curve
blackberry pearl
Centro

im confused i dnt know which phone to buy

[MNguyen82]

hey i have a question
wt phone is better
the htc touch
the blackberry curve
blackberry pearl
Centro

im confused i dnt know which phone to buy

Do you want a touchscreen or not? Do you mind not having a QWERTY keyboard or not? Can you afford the extra $$$ a month for a Blackberry? Do you like WinMo, RIM, or Palm OS? Have you ever had a smartphone? Answer those questions and maybe we can help you on which phone would be suitable for you.

[PalmBlade]

One thing I've noticed in all of these threads comparing phones, etc., is that nobody ever talks about the calendar function in the Palm Centro/755p. I just bought my wife a Centro and I'm waiting on a 755p to get into the local Sprint store that I deal with. I chose to stay with the Palm platform primarily because of the functionality of the calendar, which I have grown accustomed to and love from my Palm PDA that I've had since Christmas. Both my wife and I work in public safety, and between our schedules, I would be lost without the color-coding capability/functionality of the calendar.

I realize that everyone has different needs and preferences, but to never have seen this benefit mentioned has kind of shocked me, particularly when this specific feature is by far the best one that I've found on a smartphone/PDA. Does nobody else here find that feature useful?? Again, I realize that some people need other things, but for busy people, this feature could be the difference maker.

Just curious as a newb around here why nobody has ever brought this feature up.

[B REAL]

i would get the touch but i would wight untell the new touch pro is out thats going to be a sick phone