Manufacturer: Sony Model#: PEG-T4.15 Weight: 1lbs Height: 4..8"     Width: 2..9" Length: " Average Rating: 4 out of 5 Stars	Retail Price: $219.94 Online Sale Price:
Features: Thinnest PDA available--only .39 inches thick--with 8 MB memory Jog Dial navigator allows you to access phone numbers, notes, and more while keeping your other hand free Use as an infrared remote control for audio and video products such as a TV, DVD player, or audio receiver Synchronize with your PC using included HotSync cradle; compatible with Windows PCs What's in the box: Clie handheld, USB HotSync cradle, AC adapter, Stylus, Protective cover, Installation CD-ROM, Application manual, Graffiti sticker

User Submitted Sony PEG-T415 Clie Handheld Reviews (cont...)

You don't absolutely NEED it but if you're on a Mac I recommend you get the Mac enabling software...

Date: 2002-03-19
Sony... Value Leader
...Before I looked on Amazon, I looked at [a local store], and they were all out, and out at surrounding stores...The Clie is very nice. My old Palm 3 died last week after 3 yrs... so I was very concerned about my old data. That was seemless. The instruction manual suggested that you uninstall the old Palm off my computer first, but I didn't. I just installed the new software, and did a hot sync. All the old data was tranfered seemlessly to my new Clie'.

The screen is a little smaller than the Palm M500, but only a hair, and...cheaper, I like the Clie 415 better. The screen isn't as bad as some...say it is. In normal light there is no problem, and in low light, it is a little weak, but at least as good as my old Palm 3... with the backlight it is fine.

I recommend this product. Sony continues to be a value leader. This PDA feels solid and quality made. The wheel is nice. The software is nice too.

Date: 2002-03-14
love the device, hate the screen
I went to [local store], played around with all the Palm PDAs on display, and picked this one because of its small size and high-res screen. Got it home, and guess what? the screen is next to impossible for me to read. If I were under 30, it would probably be OK; if I were using it mostly under fluorescent lights, I could probably live with it. But, given my middle-aged eyes, and working under mostly incandescent or natural light, I can't find a lighting situation that gets rid of the glare and makes the display possible to read without agonizing squinting.

It's a shame, because apart from the display, it's a great little PDA, especially for the price. BTW, I'm a Mac user, dowloaded the appropriate software ..., and have had no trouble hotsyncing with my Mac. I'm considering upgrading to the Palm m500 because it has a display I can actually read.

Date: 2002-03-13
I just love this Sony PEG-T415
This is the best thing I have ever had.
First, I must say that I'm a big fan of all Sony product, those people are just amazing.
Second, there is no comparison with any palm device when it comes to the screen, and design as well.
The unltra-slim design, to be honest, was the main and biggest feature I was looking for in a palm. I really needed a small and light PDA that I can carry anywhere without stuffing my pocket.
I had the Palm M100 for more than a year, and it was great. It never failed me and give me problems, except for two things: not enough memory, and the backlight was awful, which is the case with almost all the palm devices, the backlight works well only if you are in total darkness, and it is not actually a "back light" because it only lights the fonts and icons against dark background. But, with all Sony palm devices, the back light works great. They gave you very bright light background against dark fonts and icons, although this takes some of battery life, it shouldn't be a problem becasue since it is rechargeable, unlike the Palm M100.
This device is great in its processor speed, sound, and the wonderfull applications that come with it.
It is also light in weight. I bought the ultra-slim leather case to protect it, and, though, it is slim and light. You won't even notice that you carry it in your pockect. Trust me, it is the thinnest palm ever made, as they say about it in Sony home page.
The price also is not so bad. I strongly recommend it.

Date: 2002-03-07
good features but display is difficult to read
The T415 is my first PDA. I'm impressed with the features and speed of this product. I was able to set up the IR port with my Dell Latitude w/o difficulty, which enabled cable-free copy and synchronization with my contact manager (Goldmine v5.x).

The pen-free, "jog dial" navigation makes a lot more sense than fiddling with the tiny stylus.

The only problem with the T415 is the dim display. I didn't notice this issue at first. But, after a long day or airline flight, I find that it's practically unreadable. I'm upgrading to the color Clie when time permits.