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Summary: Hidden costs
Review: I bought the SJ22 thinking that the simple, good looks and functionality of the PDA would make it as indispensable as my last PDA. Imagine my surprise when I couldn't sync the PDA to my Outlook account. The hidden information indicates that you must purchase third party software to allow Outlook syncing. Then I used the on-line help function to help me use the product appropriately. As soon as I searched for ways to use the alarm, I was prompted to purchase the "Advanced users guide" - paying for the PDA and the users guide was obviously not enough.
The PDA IS attractive and useful but the hidden costs are so infuriating that it is difficult to recommend this product
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Summary: Free Access to the Advanced Online Manual
Review: I'm keeping my review at a neutral 4 stars, because I played with this thing in the store. And as a longtime Palm user, I think it makes for a great PDA.Anyway, I'm thinking of buying this model as a "starter" PDA for my sister, because it's cheap enough. I decided to come here to Amazon and see what other people are saying about it, before making the purchase. It all seems fairly positive. The two big misgivings people have about this unit are that (1) you have to pay for the "advanced" manual, and (2) it doesn't include software to sync with Outlook. As far as #1 is concerned, I think you can find the full advanced manual on Sony's support site. I didn't have to pay any money to download it. Well, I'm assuming it's the advanced version of the manual, because it makes reference to the Advanced Operations on pages 53-165. You can find it on their web site, or just go directly to this link And as far as #2 goes, I'm expecting that the Chapura PocketMirror Standard software that came with my Palm IIIx PDA will allow this Sony Clie SJ22 to sync with Outlook. From what other reviewers have said, it should. So other than that, I think this model will make a great PDA for my sister.
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Summary: Can be used with outlook!!!!
Review: I bought this palm yesterday at Best Buy for only 85 dollars (after mail in rebate). This is my second palm device, my first was a Palm 3. But anyway once I got out into the car a opened the box and noticed that it doesnt come with a cradle, just a usb cable,a power cable, and an adaptor to plug the Power?sync cable into the palm.
Then I got home and pluged in it. The screen is brilliant! It is extremely sharp and bright, plus it is color. Then I installed some software, as I searched download.com I remembered that Documents to go lets you sync your palm pilot with Outlook. Another thing is that the PC software called Kinoma producer is nothing special. You can jsut use sony's software for installing images for video as well. There are only two disappointments in this device.
One: The button an the bottom fell like they are really cheap especially the scroll button. I don't use them very often but they feel kind of cheap compared to my palm 3's buttons. Two: The storage capacity, this unit only has 16 MB of space this is bad when you try to use your palm for literally everything, but the memory sticks are especially usefull if you have a sony computer.
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Summary: Macintosh OK
Review: Someone has said that the SJ22 is not compatable with the Mac. It is. I use mine on both Mac and PC. All you have to do is download Palm Desktop 4.0 (free), iSync (free), and iSyncConduit (free).
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Summary: Not for Mac! GRRRRRRRRR!
Review: The PEG-SJ22 is great itself, but the reason why I put only two stars is because - guess what? - there is no software included for the Macintosh! Personally, I am a Macintosh user and evangelist and believe that Microsoft is an evil software empire, and the fact that I had to go looking for drivers really annoys me. If Sony really wants this product to get the extra three stars, they should include some documentation on how to install the drivers on a Mac, or at least where to find them. And also put the documentation in a more obvious place on their CD.
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Summary: Great alternative to Palm don't let the whiners fool you...
Review: Ok, just from the beginning. If your main objective is to sync with Microsoft Outlook BUY A POCKET PC WITH A WINDOWS READY O/S BUILT BY MICROSOFT or a Higher end Clie at least a TG50. Yes they cost MORE, A LOT MORE. The Clie' is for PALM O/S Fans, it works with Palm Desktop, which is FREE. You do not have to spend $300 for Microsoft Office so $69 bucks is a DEAL people. Thank you, now where was I? The SJ22 is a lovely little machine. I finally broke down and upgraded from my Handspring Visor. I LOVE it. Set up was a snap. I was actually able just to beam all my info over. The battery life seems short lived, however I use it constantly and am certain that has a "draining effect" on battery life . The interface is simple, I am still not quite sure about memory card use and the manual leaves a lot missing but the website is excellent and has a fantastic user community as well. I do wish I had gone a little higher and bought something with headphone plugs and Sonys Wifi Clie's are obscenely high priced. The warranty however is much better than Palm's and for the price the SJ22 cannot be beat. When I go to replace this unit the clean lines, excellent design and easy out of the box use will have me buying Sony.The non-Sony Brand metal case I bought locally for 19.99 is an ill fitting piece of junk. The Sumdex case with the cellphone pouch or or the Clie logo light grey zipper are great DO GET A CASE! The flap it comes with is not adequate by an means.
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Summary: Fantastic Product at an Even Better Price
Review: I got my SJ22 for Christmas...my father bought one for himself, my boyfriend, and I. Since then we've been busy learning all we can about our new toys and we have yet to be disappointed. The color and resolution of the screen is amazing. Setup was surprsingly simple, and doing things like entering appointments and downloading photos couldn't be easier really. I have not had need to attempt to sync it with any Microsoft applications, but I would say that it really isn't necessary given the decent quality Palm desktop programs that come with the handheld to install on your computer. I am a very busy college student with rather basic PDA needs; I have highspeed wireless internet at school and an expensive laptop so I didn't feel a need to get a PDA with internet capabilities. You can however write email messages on the go and then simply plug into your computer when you get back to the office (or dorm) and send them very quickly. Overall an amazing product at a fantastic price, good features and very efficient.
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Summary: Totally Awsome
Review: This light handheld pc is beeter than i thought it would be it started off as just a christmas gift and then turned into my whole life, i plan, save and type on this handy gaget!
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Summary: Just Right
Review: Not too many extra features I'd never use. I use it mainly for calendar, address book.
I don't like having to look at CD or web site for instructions..but I managed.
The "Hot Sync " was included and it very easily zapped info from the PDA to my lap top.
I will be loading pictures into it, and use it as a photo album.
I did make a nice snow scene useing "Clie Paint" which was included..
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Summary: Love mine!!
Review: I got this as a Christmas present and it is my first handheld so maybe I'm not as picky... I just love it,though. It has everything this mom needs and I put on some new programs for fun(like the addictive bejeweled game!) Yes, it doesn't sync up with my microsoft works bundle calender, etc., but it took under an hour to put it all into their Desktop program for transfer. I can transfer my mail and web pages to view while I'm waiting for the kids, so for me this is great. My only complaint (which maybe I just haven't found the right program yet) is that I can't play any MP3 files. I downloaded one program and the sound was horrible so I'm going to keep looking, but it might be my speakers (I don't know). I love having pictures of my family on it and I can watch video clips, too. My mom, who goes through these devices like candy, is jealous of mine! It's only been one day, but I just love it!
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