Manufacturer: Sony Model#: PEG-S3.20 Weight: 2lbs Height: .59"     Width: 2.88" Length: 4.63" Average Rating: 4 out of 5 Stars	Retail Price: Unavailable Online Sale Price:
Features: 160 by 160 dpi monochrome display 8 MB built-in memory Expansion slot On-screen keyboard data entry, optional portable keyboard available What's in the box: Clie Handheld, USB HotSync Cable, AC Adapter, Stylus, Installation CD-ROM, Applications Manual, Graffiti Sticker, Protective Cover

User Submitted Sony Clie PDA (PEG-S320) Reviews (cont...)

First, the good:

- great form factor, fits easily in my hand
- very good backlight
- fast processor
- Jog dial
- rechargeable battery

What I didn't like:

- flimsy cover
- no cradle
- screen is hard to read, and wasn't that responsive to the stylus

I find having a cradle helps me work more efficiently, so the Clie S320 not having one is a big negative for me.
As well, I found the dark green screen difficult to read a lot of the time (and I have perfect vision). There isn't enough contrast between the screen and the text, so it's hard to quickly glance to get info. When I was trying to read an e-book, I had to squint and often lost my place because of this. The screen was my deciding factor in taking it back. It was a very hard decision because I loved the form factor, jog dial and backlight, but I think readability is a lot more important.
I'll be sticking with the big, bright screen of a Handspring Visor.

Date: 2002-01-11
The most bang for the buck
Because of a fried hard drive on my laptop (courtesy of the Newark airport security check), I used this PDA as my main computer for a month, several hours every day. Here's what I found:

Pros:
* Rechargeable. Sony Clie is rechargeable, which means less weight and no hassle with changing batteries. In addition, the PDA has easily clocked 50-60 hours of work without the need to recharge it. After those 50 hours, the batteries were still half full, but I did not dare to go beyond that. Lastly, the power cord supports a power range that enabled me to recharge Clie in both the US and in Europe.
* Expandable. Sony Clie is by far the cheapest PDA around with an expandable slot for memory stick cards. This makes it a particularly good e-book reader as well, with lots of extra space.
* Durable. I have tested Sony Clie in temperatures from 0F to 85F; always worked perfectly. I dropped it numerous times, and there is still no problem.
* Ergonomic. I never had the same problem as with my palm - accidentally turning the unit on. This is a huge battery saver.
* Wheel. The unit has a small wheel, which enables you to navigate without touching the screen. This is excellent for reading e-books, as well as handling other functions with only one hand.

Cons:
* Manual. The bulk of the manual comes only in electronic form, which may inconvenience some of the users.
* Screen. After about 250 hours of usage, the screen is starting to show some scratches. A protective layer is advised.

Overall, Sony Clie is so cheap that even without its movie player and picture viewer it remains the best buy among Palm-based PDAs.

Date: 2002-01-04
Excellent, Inexpensive PDA
Sony developed and excellent product with this handheld. I replaced and old Palm III (due to an unfortunate free fall from 5 ft) with this unit. It met all my requirements, expandable, recharageable, programs can be run directly from the memory stick, and best of all is it affordable. Do a comparison with the Palm M500 and see what you really get for the extra cost. A few minor gripes, the flip top cover is flimsy and comes off easily, no included memory stick, and no cradle. However, at this price there is no better handheld.