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Summary: TG50 - former bestseller inTokyo
Review: I brought my TG50 from Tokyo to the US where I am for engineering grad school. My program adviser in Tokyo Univ gifted this to me and she owns eleven PDAs (!) as collection for hobby. She said she chose TG-50 because it it most reliable and stable of her collection with NO hang-up, crash, and freeze. It is also her fastest PDA in terms of applications. Form-wise, she say, TG-50 is not as pretty as her others but function-wise (and maybe fun-wise) she says that the Clie is No. 1. I believe her judgement because she was integral computer engineer (for Toshiba and Mitsubishi) and professor at Tokyo U who is expert in micro-electronics and computing. To this day, my TG50 perform as excellent as she promise it would. Maybe you can buy it and I promise you will not regret its performance.
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Summary: TG 50
Review: I got my tg50 from ebay, you all should. It retails for about $300, I got a used one(that is great) for $97, less than I payed for my clie sj20 (b and w screen)
1- keyboard, gotta have it cause i hate graphiti
yah it takes a little getting used to but i like it (but it obviously doesn't compare to the one on the ux50)
2- Truely awesome crisp colorful screen
3-well thought out and overall fantastic design
4-very thin (1/2 inch thick)
5-OS 5
i previously had a sony sj20, which has a palm OS (no OS 5), so I am used to a palm pda, but that being this pda is extremely easy to use, I never looked at the manual, but figured out all the features anyway.
Neccessary accessories include
-a memory stick (64mb if just using for apps, 256 if you want to store a few songs(get these on ebay too, for about half price))
-a case, if you are getting a case that stays on it all the time(custom fit) which I recommend get the Bellagio one, its nice and it allows the pda to hotsync in a cradle while still in the case
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Summary: Amazing product, durable, easy to use, best PDA!
Review: I have had my clie peg-TG50 for about a month now, and I love it more every day. It is an amazing product for the price. This is my third PDA, the others were a handspring deluxe and a handspring treo. The sony by far is superior in so many ways. It is metal, it is durable, has a speaker, built in mp3 player, typically beautiful sony screen, small but usable keyboard, bluetooth, is a recorder, backlit keyboard, etc. It is very easy to use as well. I dont know why people are complaining about the lack of instructions, just go to the web site and you will find EVERY detail about your product without decimating forests to do so. I have had no compatibility problems, I am running windows xp home edition, works exactly as promised. If you need a ton of instructions you probably have not used palm devices before and need to get a book on it. I doubt you could have ran a normal computer without some basic guidance to begin with either. So anyways great product, all my friends who have palms, handsprings, or pocket pcs are seriously considering the UPGRADE to the clie. About the only negative thing about the product is its a little heavy, but small price to pay for the durability of metal.
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Summary: PEG TG50 missing some functionality
Review: I have had the TG50 for about a month. I agree it is an excellent combination of a lot of features. One glaring problem for seasoned Palm OS users (which I spent about 2 hours on the phone with Sony Tech Support on) is that the graffiti shortcuts that work with every other Palm OS device, includings Sony's NX/NZ series, do not work on this device. I find it very frustrating to pull down a menu and see the option with the shorcut (i.e., /L is Lookup), but when you try to type anything in the graffiti pop up screen, it does not work. You can still tap the functions with the stylus, but it is a bit of a pain to type on the mini keyboard while holding the stylus in your hand as well. I guess this is the price you pay for having both graffiti capability and a keyboard. Had I known about the limited functionality, I would have gone a different direction- say a Palm Tungsten series with a keyboard and Graffiti 2, or a model with a full graffiti screen.
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Summary: A Top-Notch PDA
Review: I have only had this PDA for a week and I love it. The color screen is gorgeous. My previous PDA was a trusty Palm IIIx, that had lasted forever, but now I wonder how I survived without a color screen.
It was very simple to get it synched with my Outlook (Exchange Server) using the software that Sony provided. The new "Launcher" menu system that Sony has created for Palm OS 5 has made it so that you can navigate to all the applications with just one hand, no need to fumble with the stylus to open the mp3 player.
Just be sure you purchase a memory stick (try Lexar rather than Sony), otherwise you can't use the mp3 player.
So, if you are looking to spend less than $400 on a PDA this is the one to get.
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Summary: Very good value for your money
Review: I have used the TG-50 for about 9 months now and it has performed well. In addition to the basic PDA functions, I like the one button activated voice recorder. I also use it to play MP3s and music videos and it works well.I use Outlook on my PC when I hot sync, and have not had a problem. The software that comes with the TG-50 lets you sync with Outlook without much hassle. The only irritaion that I have had is, sometimes it will give an error and the only option left is a hard reset. However, when it comes back up the most recent data is still there (I use a memory stick). Use the TG-50 with a memory stick and back-up regularly. Data back-up is essential no matter what technology you use. Bottom line is...It really is a cool little gadget, and provides great value for your money.
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Summary: Very good value for your money
Review: I have used the TG-50 for about 9 months now and it has performed well. In addition to the basic PDA functions, I like the one button activated voice recorder. I also use it to play MP3s and music videos and it works well. I use Outlook on my PC when I hot sync, and have not had a problem. The software that comes with the TG-50 lets you sync with Outlook without much hassle. The only irritaion that I have had is, sometimes it will give an error and the only option left is a hard reset. However, when it comes back up the most recent data is still there (I use a memory stick). Use the TG-50 with a memory stick and back-up regularly. Data back-up is essential no matter what technology you use. Bottom line is...It really is a cool little gadget, and provides great value for your money.
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Summary: fantastic little gadget
Review: I helped my mom pick out this PDA about a month ago and it hasn't disappointed since. Even with her being new to the PDA world the design and features are simple to use and figure out. True there are not many instructions included but with a little intuition and some help from an experienced Palm user it should be no problem. The screen is of top-notch quality, the buttons are all well designed and easy to use. So far the included memory is sufficient, even for large medical database programs like she is using it for. The keyboard is great for those who don't like to/don't know how to use graffiti, and including the keyboard in a lower priced model than any of the NX models was a smart move by Sony. The only thing is that sometimes using the keyboard and having to alternately tap with the stylus can be a little awkward, however such a small annoyance is worth it when using such a great PDA. The OS is straightforward and aesthetically pleasing also. So much more fun to look at than the old home screen of most Palms! Another feature that comes in handy for those on the go is the voice recorder function, you simply press a button on the side of the unit and it begins recording. And of course, as with all of their products, Sony has done a great job creating a sleek product that draws eyes and envy whenever you pull it out! I think Sony finally heard the complaints about their flimsy flip covers on previous models(such as the T-series) and is now putting built-in solid flips on most of their models like this one. Although she hasn't had a chance to try out the MP3 player, I'm sure it works well. We just bought a Sony digicam and it's fun to pop in a memory stick and have your vacation pics to show off on the fly! All in all, this product is great for almost anyone, it has ample power and memory, and will be a breeze to use for those familiar with Palm, and might take just a little practice for newcomers. It's also reasonably priced for the quality and features. Pick it up!
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Summary: Pretty good PDA
Review: I know its pretty hard for you new pda buyers to choose the right pda. tg50 was my first pda and i thought it was a pretty good pick. it looks great. the flaws about this pda is that the keyboard button is a bit small but i got used to that. also another which isnt a big deal is the stylus is located on the bottom of the pda and it would slip out once in a long while. the good thing about this is that the color is great. the remote control feature is pretty cool too. look-wise this pda is very sexy. right now im trying to get online with my pda and im waiting for bluetooth dongle to come. if you guys dont need to go online with your pda, i suggest that you get the palm zire witht he camera, i think thats a pretty good palm at a great price.
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Summary: Versatile but may be tricky for new users of Palm
Review: I previously owned a first generation Handspring so I was familiar with palm pilot technology and I was blown away when I finally finished my research and purchased this item. For the price you get a very good MP3 player, color backlit screen, built in keyboard and standard Palm OS software. This unit had everything I wanted and while it was pricey to get a memory card stick I have been pleased with that feature. I have put over 20 songs and several photos on the 128 meg memory stick and it is easy to switch the songs off with others on your PC. My only complaint with this item would be that for new users of handhelds this item may be daunting. The manuals are not very helpful and if you are not relatively familiar with computers and handhelds you might find it takes some time to get used to but if you have someone who can help you set it up you are in the clear!
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