Palm

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.

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?

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.

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!
Photo courtesy of Fox Movies

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 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!