Sony PEG-S360 Clie Handheld Review
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Manufacturer: Sony
Model#: PEG-S3.60
Weight: 1lbs
Height: .59" | | Width: 2.88"
Length: 4.63"
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Average Rating: 4 out of 5 Stars
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Features:- 16 MB memory stores thousands of contacts, appointments, to-do items, and notes
- Jog Dial navigator allows you to access phone numbers, notes, and more while keeping your other hand free
- View and edit Word and Excel documents
- Value-added software includes Amy Reiley's Pocket Gourmet and Pocket Vineyard, gMovie for watching video clips, and StreetFinder Express
- What's in the box: Clie Handheld, USB HotSync Cable, AC Adapter, Stylus, Installation CD-ROM, Applications Manual, Protective Cover
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User Submitted Sony PEG-S360 Clie Handheld Reviews (cont...)
Date: 2003-09-10
OK Starter PDA
This was my first foray into the world of hand-held computing. I was a confirmed Day-Timer user and didn't think that all my "stuff" could be condensed down into such a little thing. During my orignal research, I settled on the Sony Clie PEG-S360 for several reasons:
1. Palm OS - Superior ease of use compared to Windows CE.
2. Palm OS units - generally much lower cost than Windows units. I wasn't about to spend [the money] when a Palm OS unit would cost less than half that.OK - So now I had narrowed it down to the Palm OS. So now which one? I looked at many different makes and models and selected the PEG-360, mainly due to:
3. I knew I wanted a black & white display because of superior battery life and cost and this unit had the best display of all that I saw.
4. Easy one-handed operation with Jog-Dial. I thought, at the time that this would be important. That was it. Now for the results after a year and a half of heavy use:
The Positives:
1. Battery life is excellent. I recharge maybe once a week.
2. Display likewise excellent. I can easily read in a variety of lighting conditions.
3. 16 MB of Memory - plenty of room, even for some fairly sophisticated database applications that I run.
The Negatives:
1. No MP3 capability. I've discovered the wonders of free music and would now like something that incorporates this.
2. Sony's stupid flip-top cover [is not good]. It broke twice. It's now held together with scotch tape.
3. This unit has limited expandibility. I'm interested in a portable GPS for aviation work that I do (I'm a pilot). It's much easier to accessorize a Palm unit than a Sony.
4. The job-dial; it works, but I discovered it's not such a big deal one way or the other. For these reasons I'm starting to look into something new and am leading towards the Compaq IPAQ, especially since the prices have come down. But for those who want basic functionality, an excellent display screen and lots of memory, the PEG-S360 is an excellent choice.
Date: 2003-08-19
Excellente PDA
it is the perfect PDA, it's focus on the work side of live and does not forget the fun part.
Date: 2003-06-30
Low priced = low quality
I bought this from Best Buy on sale, and it died after 1 month of light usage. Recharging the battery does not solve the problem as the unit does not power on. I had Handspring Visor, Palm Professional and they all worked without problems in the past for over one year. I will be looking at the Tungsten T from Palm, no more Sony toys. Sony may make good consumer electronics, but they should stay away from computing products.
Date: 2003-05-08
only one bad thing
I bought this PDA new online. I am a medical student and I use it for drug and pateint refrences. It is the coolest thing. It is very small. I mean smaller than all other PDA's which makes it easy for me to carry around the hospital and infront of pateints. I chose this model for the excellent price compared to what you get. The resolution is very good for mono., who needs color anyways. Even if you want to display pictures on the color PDA's the pictures will [be unacceptable]. With the s360 you get a 16MB internal memory which is perfect, most other PDA's come with a 6MB only and if you need to play MP3's then get an MP3 player not a PDA. The only bad thing is the battery keeps being used at a minimal rate when it is off. Which means if you leave it out for more than 7 days on the shelf you will lose all your data and you would have to reinstall everything which takes about 15 min with the hotsync. I called the company about that and they said that all PDA's are like that (There is no backup mechanism). Finally I do recommend it. Ohh and one more thing I love the flap cover it is made of nice material and looks very professional, most other PDA's have a cheesy bulky plastic cover.
Date: 2003-05-03
Flawed
I've owned one of these for over a year now and while I've been very happy with its performance, the product design is badly flawed. My big gripe is about the four "quick keys" at the bottom of the S360 which power-up the unit when pressed. This means that when you put the S360 in your pocket it has the unfortunate habit of turning on and exhausting the battery. I've spoken to SONY about this and to quote them: "This feature cannot be disabled." Its a shame because otherwise the S360 is a good handheld. Mine is now gathering dust on the shelf...
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