I read over at Palm Infocenter that "Now You Know Centro", a new book in the "Now You Know" series of Palm instructional books has been been released.

"Now You Know Centro" was written by Patrick Ames. Ames also wrote "Now You Know Treo 680 Smartphone", which I have a copy of. He also co-wrote "Now You Know Treo 700w Smartphone" and "Now You Know Treo" with author David Moloney. "Now You Know Centro" is published by Peachpit Press.

Below is the product description on amazon.com, where the book is available for $13.95, 32% cheaper than the $19.99 listed price:

The brand new Centro is a full-featured Palm Smartphone designed to target the consumer and youth digital lifestyle market. Palm Centro gives the user voice, text, IM, email and web, in one, small, convenient package. The Centro has a color touchscreen and a full keyboard, so users can say goodbye to those tricky keys on their cell phone. Look up maps and directions on Google Maps, shoot photos and video, meet up with friends on MySpace, check out photos on Flickr, this new smartphone can do almost anything, and this unique, full-color book documents it all with at-aglance tips, tutorials, and techniques. This pocket-sized and portable guide comes jam-packed with new things you can do on your Centro that are not disclosed in the PDF manuals. Master one topic quickly and easily and then move on to the next because everything is a one-to-five minute tip or technique. Now You Know Centro is meant to be fast and simple, allowing you to practice on your handheld while you read. You'll learn about the wireless capabilities, e-mail, media and streaming media, accessories, productivity, and more. In minutes, you can watch your skills improve and use what you learn immediately. Now You Know Centro is designed for immediate gratification, not for hour-long reads, the exact way you use your smartphone.

The Centro on the front of the book appears to be an unbranded Cobalt Blue Centro on Verizon.

I hope to one day see a book entitled "Know You Know Foleo". Why? Because that would mean that the Foleo II would have been released. I'm still crossing my fingers for that day to arrive.

In the meantime, "Now You Know Centro" sounds like a great read. First time smartphone users could really benefit from a book like this. Especially since the book is fast and simple and everything is a one-to-five minute tip or technique and is designed for immediate gratification. I might have to get this book myself.

"Now You Know Centro" is available at Peachpit's site and amazon.com.

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