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Summary: GREAT!!!!
Review: I had a Toshiba E740, but returned it after they recalled it. They didn't have any in stock and said that they could order one and it should come in within the next 2-3 weeks. Since I need a PDA, I couldn't wait, and the only other PDA in the same price range my E740 was, was this one. I don't regret my choice at all. I first had the peg sj320. It was a good palm, but I wanted MORE functionality. So I ended up returning it and upgrading to a Compaq Ipaq. I LOVED POCKET PC 2002, because of its features. But I soon realized that the Ipaq was not too good for the price and did an even swap with the E740. The E740 was great, but the screen was subpar and so was the design. A little big as well. However I used it, until it broke. I was happy with the Pocket PC operating system, and was skeptical about going back to Palm OS (the reason why i paid the upgrade, was because I like the Pocket PC operating system). Anyway I decided to do it. I forgot what a PDA should be until I came back to palm. The whole point of a PDA is to be able to access features quickly and with ease. The palm OS is great. The pocket PC is meant to be a laptop replacement and not ease. I feel that the Pocket PC OS will soon be outdated, considering some of the better models are around 700 dollars, you can buy a laptop for that price. Enough about the OS's. This Sony has all the bells and whistles you can EVER imagine...
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Summary: Another excellent unit from Sony
Review: OK, here's the lowdown on the brand-new NX-70V : Screen - as good as the NR series. Great readability, both indoors and outdoors. Palm OS 5 - haven't noticed much different from OS4 yet. Built in apps - Sony has made all of the built-in apps HiRes (320X480) for this unit, which is a big improvement from the NR series. The NX series also comes with a registered version of Documents To Go (standard edition), so right off the Clie installation CD, it is possible to sync and edit Word and Excel files right on the unit. Very nice. Camera - MUCH better than the NR70V. Still won't replace your standalone camera, but is very nice to be able to take halfway decent (640X480) shots with a PDA. Doesn't perform well in low-light situations. Data Entry - I can't imagine using the tiny keyboard for almost anything - good thing graffiti is so good. On both the NX and NR series, the graffiti area is virtual (part of the actual screen), and they've made it so that it shows the ink as you draw the characters. Very nice. Voice Recorder - a nice little extra for meetings, etc. Compatibility with older Palm OS programs - better than I expected. I had a few that didn't run, but I would say 90% of the ones I was using do, with the exception of hack-type programs. Also, many developers have released, or are hard at work on OS5 compatible versions. Battery life - this is the only downside I've experienced so far. It's about as good as the NR series, as far as I can tell. Just as a test, I didn't charge it for a few days. I got 4 days worth of normal use (probably 1 1/2 to 2 hrs a day on average) out of it before it needed a charge. I might have been able to eke another day out of it, but I didn't want to take any chances. Other - Sony seems to have fixed the Memory Stick slot problem with the NX. I was experiencing drop-outs with my NR70, but have yet to have one with the NX. Also, speed launching apps, saving pics, etc. to the memory stick seems to be faster than the NR. Haven't tried WiFi yet (my laptop has built-in wifi, so I haven't decided yet if I need it for an extra $150 in my PDA, too). I've also heard rumors that the CF slot will work with CF memory cards, if and when the memory card manufacturers write appropriate drivers. Don't know if this is so, but it would be very cool. Personally, I love the clamshell design. Most of the time I use it in tablet mode, but being able to close it up is very nice, and saves the need for a case (at least as far as protecting the screen when not in use goes). It also has a very big WOW factor when you take it out and flip the screen around. All in all, I have to give this unit a 5. I've owned PDAs from just about every generation of Palm (Pilot 5000, PalmPilot Pro, Palm III, Palm V, Visor Prism, Clie N760, Clie NR70, and now the NX), and this is unquestionably the best of the lot.
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Summary: Sony puts Palm to shame!
Review: Sony is really on top of the PalmOS game. I replaced my Palm M515 with a Sony NX70V this weekend, and was quite impressed. The hi-res+ screen is incredible! I was able to download a movie trailer for Spiderman in widescreen format and watch it. I'm still tinkering with all the bells and whistles, but I was able to take still photos and video clips just minutes after I unwrapped it. The camera's resolution isn't the best, but I bought a PDA, not a digital camera. Since I keep my PDA handy most of the time, it's nice to know I can snap a picture or get a quick video clip in a hurry. The software I normally use doesn't begin to challenge the 200MHz processor, but some of the video apps may. I was very happy to see the difference the screen made with DocumentsToGo and Mapopolis. Much more useable, more readable. In SheetToGo, I can see more than 3 or 4 columns at a time! The NX70 seems to access data from my 128MB memory stick faster than my old Palm M515 could read from an SD card. The Clie launcher takes a bit of getting used to, but it has its advantages, with quick buttons for your 8 favorite apps. I looked briefly at the Tungsten T, which was almost as small as my M515. I'm glad I chose the Sony instead, as the virtual grafitti and virtual keyboard are much more practical to use, and that area can be used for the hi-res+ (320x480) video images. I don't have a use for the Tungsten's built in BlueTooth capability. The Sony's larger screen and built-in keyboard tipped the scales for me. I actually bought the NX60, w/o the built-in video camera, but I didn't even get out of the store before my wife convinced me (she didn't have to try very hard) that the built-in camera was worth the extra $$$ . All in all, I am VERY VERY pleased with the Sony PEG-NX70V. I've spent the last few days trying to find new software to take advantage of its next generation of capabilities.
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Summary: Fast & Colorful
Review: This model responds very quickly with an excellent colorful easy to read screen. There are two keyboards as well as graffitti writing. Easy to learn and manipulate. The digital camera attached to it takes great pictures and the ability to carry around pics and mp3's on this is such a plus. It integrates well with MS Outlook and the synchronization is fast and easy. I used the CE protocol before so I am still learning the symbols but it is user friendly. A must have product! Can't wait for the accessories.
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Summary: me and my Clie
Review: This thing has more buttons & bells than I'll ever use! I'm glad I bought a book "How to use Your Clie". The included paperwork doesn't begin to explain everything you can do. Screen display is sharp & clear. I like using Graffiti to enter data rather than the keyboard. (You have three entry methods to choose from.)
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Summary: Great product
Review: Unbelievable technology!!! Great sony software to improve the useability and increase the features available. Incredible leadership by Sony, very innovative. I purchased mine for $299 a display model at a local retailer, I had a 32 mb memory stick from a video camera I had, I have only had the CLIE for a few days but its wonderful, I have not tried to sync it yet, for mac you need the program the Missing Sync for 30$ you can download it I haven't yet, but I have read good reviews and it seems like a solid program. No complaints, it seems that something like this should costat least $1500. The software that Sony provides for it is excellent Bravo Sony!!! I purchased the Zire 71 which is also an excellent product at a great price around $249, but if you can get the Sony for anywhere close to $369 or more its still a great deal.
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