Sony Clie PEG-NX70V (Silver) Handheld
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Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Sony Clie PEG-NX70V (Silver) Handheld
Customer Review: Great little device
Summary: 5 Stars
I received the NX-70V for Christmas and I think it's an amazing device. Needing my PDA for medical school, I could have probably survived with a "bare bones" Sony Clie, but in the end I'm glad my parents sprung for the newest.First off, let me just say that the graphics are really incredible. I had seen other people with PDA's that had the lime green colored screens and knew I wanted a color screen. But I've seen other PDA's with color screens that aren't backlit and let me just say the difference between those and the backlit color screen on the Clie's is the difference between night and day.
The camera takes some surprisingly good pictures when the Clie is absolutely still. Even the slightest movement makes the picture a bit blurry, which makes for quite a challenge considering that pushing the "Capture" button requires a slight movement. But with the Clie sitting on a counter or using the timer to take pictures, I've gotten some good quality pics. And the movies are entertaining and help capture the "feel" of a past moment, but don't expect to relive it in too much detail :-).
The battery life is amazing. I took my Clie with me on vacation for MLK weekend and brought the charger along, but I never even needed to use it. That may not seem too impressive, but when considering that I used it to take multiple pictures, a couple movies, and listened to mp3's for part of the flights to and from North Carolina, it was hard to believe I still had some battery power left to spare.
As others have said, don't even believe for a second you can use this product to its full potential without a Memory Stick. But spring for the cheaper one if you can. I bought the SanDisk one and it holds mp3's, movies, pictures, and everything else the Clie put on it. (And this was despite the fact that the guy at CompUSA told me I was wasting my time buying the SanDisk because he GUARANTEED me I would need a special MagicGate MemoryStick. Shows how much they know.)
In summation, if you need a PDA, want lots of bells and whistles, and have extra cash to spend, I say spring for the NX-70V.
Customer Review: Sony puts Palm to shame!
Summary: 5 Stars
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.
Customer Review: Another excellent unit from Sony. You guys did it again!
Summary: 5 Stars
Pros: Top toy with lots of great features: cameras, keyboard, voice recorder, color screen, medium-res camera, audio/video/photo capture, Wi-Fi capability, fast CPU, Metal Case, Decent camera and video, lots of software included, faster processor, Clie Launcher, Clie Memo, Small, built in keyboard, swivel screen, color screen, and an array of programs.Cons: Limited battery life, high cost, you should buy more memory to go with it, Not too much OS5 software available... yet, price, Clie Viewer, Internet, Sony's obsession with copyright protection, low memory.
Summary: As you can see this product comes basically fully loaded. Yet, in my opinion the best feature is the built in keyboard. On previous PDA's to enter in information you either had to write in grafitti(which is the most annoying thing in world) or purchase an external keyboard, which is really expensive. Entering information into my Sony CLIE PEG-NX70V is so easy now, that I feel as if I have a computer right in the palm of my hand. The HOT-SYNC function on this product is the fastest and most reliable syncing that I have ever worked with. Because of the state of the art high resolution TFT screen with built in back-light, you can even look at your Sony CLIE PEG-NX70V in complete darkness or in extremely bright sunlight. There is no discoloration while using it while being outdoors. I don't suggest leaving it in the hot sun for long periods of time, though, because it will ruin the screen. I have not personally used the internet feature on my device, however, I have heard that it is the best wireless connection for any PDA. This PDA is so small that I can comfortably keep it in my pocket without any restriction in movement. All in all, I say that this product is miles ahead of any other product of its type!
Customer Review: Great gadget
Summary: 5 Stars
I had the NR70V for a few weeks, till I found out that the NX was being released, so I returned it. And I am so glad i did!!! The NX is a VAST IMPROVEMENT over the NR series. They have literally improved everything. 1. It takes advantage of the large screen for most of the apps.
2. Palm OS5 is great -- much faster and much more pleasing to the eye - all the icons are much more colorful and sharp.
3. Camera has a much better resolution (640x480) and actually takes quite good pictures (great for emailing) and comes with a digital zoom. Also, you can add pictures to your address book, so you will not forget what the person look like.
4. You can now record movies with sound in two different formats. And it is so easy to do. This also has a digital zoom, but the resolution is quite low.
5. It also has a voice recorder option.
6. I do not quite remember if the NR had this, but the NX has a replacable battery. In most of the PDA's out there if the battery dies you might as well buy a new one.
7. Comes with more apps (mainly due to the new features).
8. Wireless capability (have not used it yet).
9. 200 MHZ intel PCU.
However, all of the above need a memory stick, so you need to factor that into the price. I suggest getting the 128 meg, since you will need the space. In addition I have a Sony VAIO PC, and they communicate really well when it comes to transfering data (movies, pictures, etc.) between them. This has to be one of the best toys I have ever had, and will definitely come in very handy. I looked at a lot of handhelds and this one is by far the best (in my opinion). Just wait till you see the clarity of the screen (try comparing it to anything else out there).
Customer Review: THE BEST
Summary: 5 Stars
No doubt this is the best, most versatile pda out there. It's versatility is such you can come up with multiple ways to use your pda you wouldn't have thought of. For example, instead of taking a note of something I need to follow up on, I take a picture of whatever the product is. You can make great quality voice memos. You can go for a walk and listen to your mp3s.The best features are:
*beautiful screen 320x480
*great voice memo quality
*good digital camera quality, not enough though for a 'real' pic
*audio is great-it also has an external speaker that plays your music and video audio (this feature is not noted on the box or on websites)
*video clip playback is gorgeous
*the version of documents to go it has works seamlessly for working on MS Office docs-you can create your spreadsheets on the road, and of course update them
*the export software makes it easy to transfer multimedia to the pda
*the screen is 10 times better than any color pda screen you've seen-no joke! I use to think my sony 610 had a beautiful screen, but it really is nothing compared to this
*the 200 mhz processor allows programs to run FAST and is what allows the phenomenal video playback capability
*you can put home video on it
*it's tough-I dropped it on a supermarket floor (nasty fall too) and I was sure it was dead but was pleased to fire it up as if nothing had happened
*it has a library of sounds so you can pick a variety of alarms-particularly great if you need a loud sound to wake you up.
If you can afford it, the 70 is the way to go!