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...)

On 12.28.01 Sony made available update for Windows XP through their web cite.

Date: 2001-12-04
100% Satisfied with this purchase
I held out from buying a PDA for a while - I didn't want to give up the farm for one but I also wanted one that would do a little more than be an electronic datebook. I did a fair amount of research and decided on the CLIE S320. (BTW, I recommend pdabuzz.com) Now that I have had it for a month, I feel even more convinced that I bought the best PDA in the under $200 catagory.

In general, the unit offers all of the features I was looking for at this relatively basic level: address book, date book, memo pad, beam function, expense report, and helpful/fun software like zagat's restaurant guide. The CLIE functions well/as expected in all of these catagories.

Here's what sets it apart as far as the under $200 goes:
-the backlighting is terrific; they basically use indiglo. I don't know of any others at this price range that have such effective backlighting.
-memory stick function makes it VERY easy to add an incredible amount of additional memory (right now, up to 128mb)
-comes with a very sturdy cover that protects it very well; it works like a flip cover, which took a little getting used to, but the hard cover protects the screen well.
-jog dial makes it very easy to access information with one hand
-best of all, the CLIE is RECHARGEABLE. All other under-$200 require batteries. Sure, you can buy rechargeable batteries, but I love the fact that I can plug it into the wall and in about an hour have it fully charged up.

I do not have big demands for my PDA - I am using it for fairly straightforward functions. In this light, I am EXTREMELY happy with what I've gotten and the features on the CLIE surpassed any other under-$200 model I could find. Especially for someone looking for their first PDA, this one comes HIGHLY recommended.

Date: 2001-11-30
Certainly impressed
I originally ordered a Palm m105, but after I read the reviews on this little jem, I sent the Palm right back to Amazon!

Let me tell you, this PDA is incredible. The best one you can buy for the $150 - $300 price range, and I have seen almost every Palm based PDA and this is tops. Amazing reliability and battery life. I constantly use the backlight for various things when I am in low light areas, and it is a very cool, indigo type color that is extremely easy to look at. The screen is sharpest I have seen for 160x160, and the screen size itself is larger then the m105 and m125, both palm products.

Another thing which makes this a top PDA is its expandability. Sony has jumped on the market with better planning then any other company, releasing addons, upgrades, and peripherals at a steadier pace then any other company selling Palm powered devices.

Slot for memory stick gives this virtually unlimited memory if you buy the sticks, which are not too pricey.

Reliability has been great, with no problems at all. Had to do two hard resets because of bad software, but it was not the fault of the Clie.

Recommendations could not be stronger, everything about this PDA is outstanding. And for the people who need to get second glances, the looks of this are tops for any handheld device using the Palm OS.

Date: 2001-11-23
Excellent Performance, Poor Durability
Just 2 weeks ago, I purchased the PEG-S320. Although extremely fast with features such as 8mb and Palm OS v.4.0, I was very disappointed when, after only 2 weeks, the paint on the ultra- slick module began to chip. To further my dismay, I soon noticed the beam feature would not function. Overall, this product is packed with many appealing amenities, although the beam defect and the paint chips detract from my opinion of the PDA.

Date: 2001-11-21
Fantastic palm-based PDA
I was looking for inexpensive PDA for my wife. At first I thought that palm m105, m125 or handspring would be nice, but when I saw this beauty I forgot all palms. Design is excellent. Palm PDAs and all handsprings (excluding most expensive ones) look really crude. Backlight compared to my old good palm IIIxe is fantastic. This PDA is smaller than my palm IIIxe though features are basically the same. Jog dial is another really good feature.
So if you are looking for palm-based PDA for under 200$ this is the best choice. I can not look at my palm IIIxe anymore it now looks so ugly.