... The device has Sony Clie written on it clearly in 3 separate places, so you won't forget who made it either. This was my first Palm, and although some say it is rather big for a Palm, I've always thought of it as quite small. I'd recommend this as a first buy into the world of PDAs as it is ... Read review
Handheld - 128 MB RAM - Screen: 4 in inch - Display: TFT active matrix - CPU: XScale PXA310 - Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi - Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.0, Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.0 Classic
Handheld - 64 MB RAM - Screen: 3.5 in inch - Display: TFT active matrix - CPU: XScale PXA310 - Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi - Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.0, Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.0 Classic
Advantages: Good Design**Durable**Comes with Camera**Good little Thumboard Disadvantages: CF Slot but no driver, limiting you to Sony memory sticks.
...whilst typing. The device has Sony Clie written on it clearly in 3 separate places, so you won't forget who made it either. This was my first Palm, and although some say it is rather big for a Palm, I've always thought of it as quite small. I'd recommend this as a first buy into the world of PDAs as it is easy to use and satisfactory in most ways.
The thumboard, as I've mentioned, is very easy to use but there is also a software keyboard ... ...found rather useful, and a Sony Clie Remote. This remote limits you to using with the Clie however, but does come in very handy when listening to MP3s.
Installation is very simple and after a few hours of charging, reading instructions and then installing, you can start playing with your new toy. Without installing, it's quite boring but you can imagine I played about a good while. There';s a Clie demonstration and other very simple ... more
Welcome my friend, to the Clie Club, if you want to join it.
I've had this stylish device for about a year now, so I have a good lot to write about.
I'll start with the design. It is stylish, easy to use and impressive to on-lookers. The screen unnerved me somewhat at first, as this is a very expensive piece of metal and I did not want to twist the screen the wrong way. Let me explain, this PDA's screen you are able to flip up, twist and then flip back down, so that the screen is covering the keyboard, great for watching film clips etc. although I mostly have it with just the screen flipped up, as I am an avid writer and like to use the small keyboard. I find the 'thumboard' very useful although the screen is at slightly an awkward angle if you are holding it for a long time whilst typing. The device has Sony Clie written on it clearly in 3 separate places, so you won't forget who made it either. This was my first Palm, and although some say it is rather big for a Palm, I've always thought of it as quite small. I'd recommend this as a first buy into the world of PDAs as it is easy to use and satisfactory in most ways.
The thumboard, as I've mentioned, is very easy to use but there is also a software keyboard that you can use with the stylus on screen, and handwriting recognition so you can write the way you'd use a pen, letter by letter, onto the Clie's screen. This takes a bit getting used to, and I myself prefer to use the keyboard. With all the input methods however, you are spolit for choice.
The Clie comes with a stylus, a cradle, a charging cable, a USB cable, instructions and an installation CD, earphones, which I found rather useful, and a Sony Clie Remote. This remote limits you to using with the Clie however, but does come in very handy when listening to MP3s.
Installation is very simple and after a few hours of charging, reading instructions and then installing, you can start playing with your new toy. Without installing, it's quite boring but you can imagine I played about a good while. There';s a Clie demonstration and other very simple things you can look at. After installing, this piece of technology can keep you enthralled for hours, and you can play about with the camera, audio player, MS Import where you can put your Mp3 files onto your Clie, as well as things like Documents to Go and flash player, the mpeg player, the list goes on and on.
The Clie lasts a good few hours playing mp3 files alone and I've spent ages using it to listen to mp3 files, I've needed no MP3 player. I've enjoyed using it and the volume does go up quite loud whilst listening to music.
The camera is a good digital camera although it doesn't have the highest resolution and is definitely not high quality. I've enjoyed taking pictures and movies with this player, and watching movies is a pleasure with the Clie's large screen.
Now, about the memory, the Clie does have a CF (compact flash) slot, which was initially denied by Sony that it is for CF Cards. It is a 'Wireless Lan' slot. Since that time, many have developed drivers for the Clie NX70V but I am not sure where Sony stand on this issue anymore. All I know is, you can use a compact flash card if you are willing to pay the for the drivers.
The only option sony really gives you is to use sony memory sticks, which is typical of sony. I do not doubt they are good media, but I would like some choice, which is why I am considering buying the drivers for CF myself. I already have a CF card, for use with my pocket pc. I also own 2 memory sticks, which I find work perfectly well with the Clie. The Clie screen is clear and impressive, there are 3 screen size options to watch movie clips with, one is full screen.
The Clie is of course, a Palm, and there is a wide range of applications available to work with Palm, so it is not a bother finding software.
The 200Mhz processor is impressive, and the device is certainly not slow. It takes it's time to load up large ebooks etc. but it hardly ever freezes and I have only had to do a hard reset about twice in the past year. When you do undertake a hard reset, a lot of the information will go back onto the Clie after a hotsync. This is done by connecting your Clie to your computer via the USB cable and cradle, and is not hard to do. It is wise to sync the contents of your Clie often, incase anything is lost.
The clie also boasts a very good digital voice recorder, so really, you can use this device for about anything!
The Clie NX70V comes with a Lithium Ion battery, which lasts up to about 8 hours I'd say, although it depends on what applications you are using etc.
So much to write, and I have really had a wonderful year with this device. One more thing, although this device is durable, I must advise you to buy a screen protector as soon as possible, as with all PDAs. All it is is a little thin layer of clear plastic, you will barely notice it is there but will prevent your screen from getting scratches, as it is so very easy to do.
I'd recommend this product, or others from the same Clie range. I hope it gives you as much pleasure as it has given me!
Advantages: Most functional / stylish / value for money PDA avialable on the market, does anthing you want Disadvantages: every so slightly bulky
...the easy User Interface that Sony have designed into this magical hand held it is a doddle to work around.
I have used other work colleagues PDA's previously to get used to the whole concept but im definitely glad that i made this choice!
the NX70V has almost everything you want, data organisers, plenty of software available, it also has a built in 0.3megapixel camera which is great for taking reference photos / movies, the camera is not clear ... ...for taking pictures / movies of an overall scenario, on top of this there is also an voice recorder function which is useful as you can then use your PDA as a dictaphone!
As with most PDA's you can convert this into a GPRS unit by purchasing TOM TOM software (or equivalent) and a GPRS receiver (This is next on my list of to do things!)
The only drawbacks i can see on this unit when compared to the Palm Tungsten T4 are, is that the NX70V does not ...
shotgun_norman 14.04.2005
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Advantages: LOTS!!! Disadvantages: no inbuilt bluetooth
...looks good. Battery...
Sony advise to leave the clie on the charger whenever possible as re-charging is better for the battery than draining - and if you drain totally then you lose everything! But this is easy enough as most people will synch nearly every day and so it charges at the same time, I leave mine on overnight. I tend to play a game for a while, listen to music for half an hour or so and check my diary a few times in a day and have rarely ... ...Software...
The basic functions/programmes that Sony provide are more than adequate although I upgraded my date book/organiser etc to Agendus Pro (Standard trial provided with Sony package). The camera picture quality is fine and the video function is excellent for those times you don't want to lug a big Vcamera around but the picture quality is obviously not as good. I took some footage on holiday at night and during the day and all came out OK. ...
histrel 03.03.2004 (04.03.2004)
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Advantages: Superb screen. Great features. Nice camera for stills and movie Disadvantages: The screen sometimes doesn't react to the stylus
...been a great admirer of Sony products, which is why I chose this PDA over a Hewlett Packard which had the ever lovable Windows operating system. I worried when buying this about the Palm OS. It didn't look easy to use. How wrong I was. This PDA is extremely user friendly and easy to understand and get to grips with. It features a range of great software such as graffiti, memo, address book, and security settings.
This great PDA also offers a digital ... ...of these options is fantastic, the photos especially are very clear.
The thing that first caught my eye with this is the twisting screen. The fact that you can open the PDA up to have a keyboard or twist the screen round for a more handheld approach is a great feature for the NX70V. With other great attributes such as Hotsync to connect to other PDa's and PC's, and the inclusion of a top Audio player for MP3's, this is a first rate PDA. ...
Goldy999 13.09.2003
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Advantages: hany, small , rotatable cover, camera, video recording, good features Disadvantages: screen doesn't respond to stylus
...palmtop, but since buying the SONY CLIE NX70V, I have no regrets. It absolutely amazing to have. It has an organiser, graffiti, and memo pad, which i'd be lost without. I can save work files and have them with me at all times. The rotating camera and video recording is a bonus. And for men the remote control feature is excellent, you can program the remote to any TV..
What more could you ask for in a PDA....This PDA has all these features and more. ...
seshsreviews 12.02.2004
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Address Book, Date Book, To Do List, Memo Pad, Calculator, Security, Voice Recorder, StreetFinder Express, HotSync, Movie Player, PhotoStand, Memory Stick Import, Memory Stick Export, Memory Stick Backup, Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0, Intellisync Lite 4.0, Sound Utility, CLIÉ Paint, CLIÉ Remote Commander, QuickTime 5.0.2, Audio Player, Card Info, CLIÉ Mail, Sound Converter, World Alarm Clock, Amy Reiley's Pocket Vineyard (Trial), Margi Presenter-to-Go (Trial), Vindigo (Trial), WorldMate (Trial), CLIÉ Camera, Palm Desktop 4.0.1 for PC, Contacts Pro (Trial), Mobipocket Reader, Bump Attack Pinball (Trial), BalanceLog (Trial), AcidFreecell (Trial), powerOne Finance (Trial), Photo Editor, Movie Recorder, Memory Stick Files, Flash Player 5, NetFront, CLIÉ Album, CLIÉ Memo, CLIÉ Viewer, Image Converter 1.0, PictureGear Studio, DataViz Documents To Go 5.0 Standard Edition, CLIÉ Files, SonicStage 1.5
Manufacturer's product description
The CLIÉ PEG-NX70V continues to shatter the notion that handhelds are simply digital organizers. Powered by an ARM-compliant processor and enhanced by the new Palm OS 5 operating system, this new device enables users to take photos and record video clips, record voice memos, and wirelessly browse the Internet on a Wi-Fi (802.11b) network with an optional Sony wireless LAN card-in addition to playing MP3 audio files and video games. The new handheld features a host of Sony's signature technologies and designs, including the highest resolution color LCD screen (320 x 480 pixels) available for a Palm-Powered device, the popular flip-and-twist LCD screen design, an integrated MP3 player, a built-in AV remote controller application, the Jog Dial navigator and a Memory Stick removable media slot. The CLIÉ PEG-NX70V handheld is the first device with a digital camera that can capture both still images and video clips. Located on the hinge connecting the screen and keyboard with a maximum effective resolution of 310, 000 pixels, the CLIÉ PEG-NX70V model's digital camera features 2X digital zoom, and can take VGA size images (640 x 480 pixels) and record MPEG4 compression video clips. On a 128MB Memory Stick media card, users can store up to 60 minutes of continuous video (160 x 112 pixels). To ensure that candid moments are captured as quickly as they happen, the digital camera was designed to take snapshots or video clips with a simple click of the Capture button located on the side of the device. Wireless Internet connectivity makes its debut on the CLIÉ NX-series handhelds in the form of an integrated communications slot that accommodates the optional PEGA-WL100 Wi-Fi (802.11b) modem card. Capable of transferring information at a maximum of 11 megabits per second, this new device enables users to browse the Internet, send and receive e-mail (POP3 and SMTP), and wirelessly HotSync operation with a PC.
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