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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: 2002-06-20
Great PIM for the price
If you're looking for a PIM, and a documents to go platform, the Clie S360 is great. The screen size is bigger than the new Palm devices. The internal rechargable battery has excellent life (better than AAA's). You also get plenty of memory, and the option of memory sticks if you use lots document. I would caution however, this is not the internet and multi-media device like the high end Clie's. Add-ons are few and expensive (if you need a camera/GPS/etc. I recommend a Handsrpring). I bought mine for PIM, using some basic engineering calc's from Excel, and occasional games. After 1 week I've been impressed. I've been using it constantly to get everything transfered and set-up. The screen hasn't hurt my eyes and I didn't need to recharge the battery until last night (on 1/2).
Date: 2002-06-17
Best, Best, Best is not enough words !!!
I bought it to use it as dictionary/translator but the functions are much more, I think that the best advantage is the 16MB and the expand card. You can store everything !!!!! if you dont care aboutcolour screen buy it it's the only choice
Date: 2002-05-15
very nice
this is my first handheld and it's certainly been a daily companion of mine since i got it. simple, straightforward and a great buy if you want a good, reliable PDA and don't care for or need a miniature... personal computer in your hands with extra fancy controls or programs.definitely recommend.
Date: 2002-05-15
Like the unit hate the power switch
Sony put out a nice unit just forgot to include a cradle and gave us a cheap hotsync cord instead. The power switch is not the best but if that's all that I can find wrong with this unit then it must be worth the money... Even running e-book applications and vindigo, the battery life indicator just has not moved in 3 days. Awesome. This may be a great choice but if you want a bright screen consider the compaq's or the new units from Audiovox. Otherwise this is a winner.
Date: 2002-05-11
Why the Clie S360 is the best entry level PDA you can buy!
I bought the Sony Clie S360 after many hours of research - both online and at BestBuy (actually trying out various features) and this is by far the best sub-$[money]PDA around. In comparing all the features that I was looking for, the Clie S360 either matches or beats the pants off similarly priced Palm and Handspring offerings. Here's my comparison:
Screen size: Clie & Visor are bigger than the new Palms (I don't like the shape or screen size of the new Palms - make sure you see one in your hand before buying a Palm - the display is no good)
Display (readability/clarity): Clie is by far the easiest to read in the dark (by operating the backlit display) and in bright light; crisp display
Memory: Clie is 16 MB, Palm and Handspring under $[money]are 8MB (more RAM = more applications/programs you can store!)
Price: no higher than the other two (I bought mine new for $1[money])
Performance: Same processor or better than the other two
Applications/Compatibility: Same Palm OS hence same as the other two
Hotsync, IR beaming, Memory stick upgrades etc: Can do all these and everything the other two can
Battery: BIG difference here: both handspring and Palm run on AAA batteries - major headaches + expensive. The Clie has a RECHARGEABLE Lithium-ion battery. Battery life is pretty good, by the way - I use it for a 2-3 hours total each week and it only drops to 60-70% - once a week I just plug it in and in less than half an hour it's done!
"But wait there's more": The Clie has everything the other two have PLUS it has a new jog dial wheel on the side, which is GREAT for scrolling (page up - page down) and toggling sideways. If you are like me and can't surf the web without the 'scroll' wheel on your mouse, you will love the jog dial. Once you use it, you'll wonder why the others haven't thought of this before! In summary, I can't think of why anyone would prefer the Handspring Neo or Visor or the Palm m100-125 to the Clie S360. The more I use it, the more uses I find for it in day to day life (apart from just appointments, reminders, address book etc.) This is the best entry-level PDA money can buy!
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