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...)

Overall, this is a great device. There IS a contrast control, contrary to what one of the other reviewers said--it's right on the front of the device in the bottom left hand corner of the input area. I do agree that the screen is dim and hard to read, but I find that in most cases the backlight helps, and since the battery is rechargeable, I don't worry too much about keeping the backlight on.

The high res display is neat, and I think worth a little extra. I am not super-impressed with the pictures and movies--I think they'd work better on the color screen. I like the ability to use the Memory Stick, though I haven't tried it yet. Getting the data to my new Clie from the old Palm was very easy, thankfully. And there are a number of small features and 3rd-party apps that make this better than my old Palm. The WA Clock, for one, which allows you to.. *gasp* set an alarm without making a date book entry. The Clie can play various different sounds for an alarm, too. A lot of the 3rd-party apps are limited or trial versions, but Documents To Go (which allows you to share Word and Excel documents) is a welcome addition.

My biggest gripe is that Sony has changed the connector on this handheld from previous Clies, so the Targus keyboard I bought (which claims to work with "Sony Clie Handhelds") doesn't fit it. Even the salesperson didn't seem aware of this, and Sony sure hasn't gone out of their way to publicize it; the only way you can tell is to note that there are separate versions of some of their peripherals for the 415 and for the 320/610/760 group. Oh well.. if they hadn't done that, this would've been a five-star machine.

Date: 2002-01-04
Returned item
I love Sony products, but the Sony Clie is not my first love.

First and foremost, the Clie is not compatible with NT; not cool. Clie's fragile body leaves me sort of paranoid especially without a decent carrying case. I would sure like to see the chrome after it gets tossed around in my briefcase. For the Clie's [pricey] taste it does not compare to many others out there that come with other functions. Oops the others don't have the memory stick capability, video clips, video player and many other outrageous things.

I almost forgot, the Clie remote control would not do me any good if I am on a plane.

Not too simple.

Date: 2001-12-23
Dim screen can't make up for other great aspects.
The Clie 415T would have rated 5 stars if not for its extremely dim screen.

I bought the 415T and used it for 3 weeks before returning it and buying a Clie 610C. (I highly recommend the 610C.) While I absolutely loved the 415T's thin, brushed aluminum chassis, I just couldn't get used to how dim the screen is. If there is any kind of bright light behind you the screen is almost impossible to read. You need to have the back light on almost all the time, and even that was unsatisfactory. The blue-green back light is too weak to remedy the situation.

Another disappointment is the "Screen Commander," Sony's program that turns the Clie into a remote control unit for your TV and SOME other components. Not that I bought the Clie for this feature, but it would have been cool if it had worked well. The problem is that the 415T will only control 4 components at a time: your TV, DVD, VCR and receiver. It will NOT control your cable box or a CD changer, so for me the feature turned out to be worthless.

Bottom line, though is that the screen is just too dim. If Sony fixes the screen brightness they will have a real winner on their hands, because the 415T has by far the coolest form factor of any PDA.

Date: 2001-12-19
Good form factor, nice screen resolution, bad visibility
Very stylish monochrome PDA, very nice form factor.

Pros: Very thin, solid metal frame, 8MB memory and 4MB flash, decent audio capabilities. Small form factor cradle, lots of bundled applications.

Cons: Screen hard to read, it is much darker than my previous Palm PDA. Also, characters on the 320x320 display are thinner, making it harder to read. There is no contrast control for the screen, also, there is no way to select bold characters as default. Even with the backlight on, the display does not look anything like the nice black on white images shown in Sony ads (including the picture on Amazon.com).

Date: 2001-12-17
Pretty good b&w PDA
I bought the T415 to replace a 2 year old Visor. I'm very happy with my purchase. The performance speed is very good compared to older PDAs, and the sleek aluminum case and thin form factor is exactly the style I was looking for.

The screen is dimmer than many other brands & models on the market, but I'm very happy with it. If you're used to a bright screen, you may not like this one. The backlight is like an indiglow light, and doesn't reverse the screen like some other backlights.

The hotsync cradle is also the charger, and out of the box, you need both a usb cable and a power cable plugged into the cradle. The T415 also comes with a flip cover to protect the screen. It's ok, but I'm looking forward to real cases to become available for this model, as I'd like something more substantial. The installation cd also includes Documents to Go (not a demo) and some shareware programs to try out.

The buttons are a little small, so if you like playing games that need the buttons, you may not like these. This wasn't a consideration for me, and for regular use, the buttons are fine.

If you're not looking for a color screen, this may be worth a look. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is the dim screen which won't be suitable for everyone. If you're not sure if it will work for you, check a store demo first.