Manufacturer: Sony Model#: PEG-SJ22 Weight: .31lbs Height: 4..1"     Width: 2..9" Length: " Average Rating: 4 out of 5 Stars	Retail Price: $149.99 Online Sale Price:
Features: Palm OS version 4.1, DragonBall VZ 33 MHz processor, 16 MB RAM High-resolution TFT color display (320 x 320 pixels) USB (HotSync cable) and Infrared interface Lithium-ion rechargeable battery What's in the box: Clie handheld, USB Hotsync cable, AC adapter, AC cable, Stylus, Protective cover, installation CD-ROM

User Submitted Sony Clie PEG-SJ22 Handheld Reviews (cont...)

For OEM software, I don't get much except Mail to read eMail. But there are tons of Palm OS based applications/software you can use for your purpose depending on what you want to do, many of they are shareware. I use Xmaster to extend the OS first, then install popular document reader like iSilo, getting a lot of fun for e-books and small, fun entertaining reading, after that you can install ListPro for all kinds of information reading and storing, the product keeps tons of information on their web site for downloading, such as FrancePlaceToSee, US states, capitals and presidents,cooking recipes, Job Search Info. I created my own Rebate Track Check List for track sending and receiving rebates, and created Travel Prepare Check List. My point is that there are plenty of software and data support for Palm platform, I even compared it with my friends who owns and are fan of pocket PCs, they were surprised to find out my use of this PDA is much more practical and useful than Pocket PC. I compared Pocket PC and Palm, I don't want to post length feature comparison list, there are many discussions on the internet. Basically, I think Pocket PC is good for those business people who want to use MS Office, and use familiar file systems, but Palm OS is lighter, much more flexible. Don't be scared from its specs, I was skeptical about the speed of 33Mz, but it turns out the speed is enough for normal applications to run, even for color games, like Bejeweled, Zap which is my son's favorite. You can also look at this way: it's at same price of GameBoy, but much better than GameBuy. It also can serve as a palm dictionary if you decide to get a dictionary software.

On the negtive side, you have to dig a little deep to make it very useful, if you are noy technique savyy, you probably need to consult your best tech buddy to understand things like Hack, DA, etc. I am very lucky to have a Palm expert friend to teach me for every step. I think most compaint for this PDA is because they did not fully explore its potential. For instance, the mail works for its native mail app, but not MS outlook style, I had no problem sync my mail from my laptop outlook mail from very first time.

Finally, a tip to save power: adjust brightness to almost lowest(it's quite enough to read in the daylight and background lighting), turn some sounds off, I could use it for a week for couple of hours daily usage without re-charging. This is one of the reason I am not fan of PDA with built-in a camera and a MP3 player, they use quite bit power. I use much better digital camera and MP3 player than any PDA can provide. If I turn the screen to its brightest, I can see the battery gets used pretty quickly. And even accessing additional information stored in expansion memory stick can wear away battery. Remember this is PDA, not a laptop.

Just want to share my experience.

Date: 2003-12-12
Good and Bad about SJ22
IF you want the Basic PDA functions this is the best deal.Here there are lot of complaints abt Sync with MS Outlook.The Fact is If you wanna sync just the Mails ,you don't need extra softwares (intellisync).You can do this with the supplied softwares itself.
But if you want to synch the MS Outlook Calender you need intellisync.
Apart from this negative point,this is an excellent PDA compared to other costly models.
I don't think PDA is the best to listen Mp3.So go for it if you don't want to listen Mp3...!!

Date: 2003-12-09
Awsome
I've had a m105 for a couple of years but you could never do any thing with it so i bought this and it was one of my best investments. The back light is great but the sound is not the best but you don't need sound the color is great and one of my friends has a palm m515 that's worth about $250 and mine cost $150 and mine is just as good the only game it can't support is sonic. This palm is a must buy

Date: 2003-11-29
Great PDA - Save some cash
I have had a PDA since it was Palm Pilot. This was before Palm creator left and created Handspring (which was recently purchased by Palm). Before Palm Pilot was purchased by US Robotics and then 3Com. Before 3Com spun the company off as Palm.

I have given up my PalmPilot (Upgraded to 2MB) to move to this.

This machine has:
Crisp color.
Rechargable Batteries.
Great BASIC PDA software
Thumb wheel.
Screen Saver (which in the optional AC Cradle will be a virtual photo album on your desk).
16 MB
Expandable with the 128 or 128x2 (256) Memory sticks.

I am happy with my purchase (plus it was under $100).

As far as Outlook compatability...Buy the software or spend the extra $100.