Sony CLIE PEG-NR70 Handheld
by Sony

Our Price: $39.99
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Category: CE
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Digital product summary information

• High-resolution reflective color display includes front lights for excellent visibility indoors and outdoors
• Built-in MP3 audio player; includes stylish headphones and remote control
• 16 MB memory, 66 Mhz processor
• Swivel LCD display, built-in QWERTY keyboard
• What's in the box: Clie handheld, Headphones, Audio remote controller, USB HotSync cradle, AC adapter, Stylus, installation CD-ROM, application guide

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Digital camera reviews of Sony CLIE PEG-NR70 Handheld

Digital camera Review: "After a month, would NOT get it again"
Summary: 4 Stars

First of all, after having a Palm for 5 years, I am at the point where it is my primary device, I do not print out meeting notes or other items I put in my Palm. But, with this new Clie and all of its other Sony applications, it is not as stable as a "plain old" Palm. One big downer is that if the Memory Stick accidentally gets ejected while the PDA is on, it hangs the system. So while grabbing for it you push in the memory stick, it will automatically eject and hang your PDA. Keep a paper clip handy or you are in deep trouble (tough to find in an airport or coffee shop). This has put me in a bad situation more than once.

The MP3 does indeed play MP3s but that is about it. The "SonicStage LE" software that comes with it is close to useless as it puts too many restrictions on your music (you can tell Sony owns a music label, big conflict of interest here...) If you want full control over your music files you end up having to just copy them directly to the memory stick. Pretty weak.

As for the "big" screen you can only see items as 480x320 in PhotoStand mode. As for using Acrobat, showing PowerPoint shows, documents or anything else, it is only 320x320 as the rest of the "screen" is the basic Palm navigation stuff.

This was a big disappointment as I bought it to show off images my company produces...

The keyboard is surprisingly useful and even thought I am an expert Graffiti user, I still use the keyboard. No wireless access.

The "Hold" button is essential as it suspends the device from accidentally being turned on or woken up when a reminder goes off. The first trip I took I did not put it in "hold" mode and by the time I got to my destination, it was dead (it woke up for a reminder and the screen drained the battery.) I was without it for the rest of the 4 day trip. So much for that. All is all it is nice but I would not get it again. Fit and finish is of highest Sony quality.

Summary of Sony CLIE PEG-NR70 Handheld

The unique design of the PEG-NR70 enables the screen to flip and rotate (180 degrees) to allow optimum use of the built-in QWERTY keyboard. It features 16 MB DRAM memory, a fast 66 MHz DragonBall processor, a TFT color display with support for over 65,000 colors, and a lithium-ion rechargeable battery.

With the proven, reliable Palm operating system, the Sony Clié PEG-NR70 comes complete with all the standard Palm OS applications you need for organizing your life. It comes with Date Book, To Do List, Memo Pad, Mail, and Expense tools, and the Sony-enhanced Address Book that enables you to add photos to your contacts listings. It also comes with a wide range of entertainment and productivity applications, including Documents to Go for viewing and editing Word and Excel files. Plus, the Clié is fully compatible with thousands of Palm OS add-on applications available for download.

Connect to your PC and synchronize your contacts and date book using the included USB cradle. You can also beam information to other Palm OS handheld owners using the IrDA infrared port.

The Sony Clié PEG-NR70 comes with a number of exclusive Sony features. You'll get virtually unlimited data storage with Sony's Memory Stick removable media. Transfer digital content between your Clié handheld and other Memory Stick-compatible products, including digital cameras, digital camcorders, and PCs. You can also use the PEG-NR70 as a remote control for audio and video components using its enhanced infrared port and Clié Remote Commander software.

Listen to your favorite music with the built-in audio player. Simply load MP3 audio files onto Memory Stick media and take your newest albums with you anywhere. You can also watch video clips on the high-resolution 320 x 320 reflective color LCD screen.

The Sony Clié is compatible with Microsoft Windows 98, 98 SE, 2000 Professional, Me, and XP, and connects to your PC using the USB port. It comes with a USB HotSync cradle (which also charges the lithium-polymer battery), detachable AC adapter, and a stylus.

What's in the box

• Clie handheld
• Headphones
• Audio remote controller
• USB HotSync cradle
• AC adapter
• Stylus
• Sony CLII installation CD-ROM
• Read This First
• Add-on application guide
• Graffiti sticker
• EULA/Limited warranty statement

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