Sony NX80V CLIE PDA

The PEG-NX80V redefines the popular NX-Series CLIÉ handhelds with a new design, improved hardware features, and upgraded application software. Palm OS 51 and ARM-compliant 200 MHz CPU, provide enhanced overall performance and an exceptional multimedia experience. The built-in 1.3 Mega-pixel camera supports SXGA (1280 x 960) resolution for high quality still photos, and you can save JPEG images or MPEG4 motion video to Memory Stick media2. The "Capture Light" provides additional light to help take pictures in places with low ambient light, and a Slow Shutter Mode is also useful in low light conditions. In bright sunlight conditions, the Neutral Density Filter will reduce the amount of light entering the camera lens. Designed for the CLIÉ Wireless LAN Card (PEGA-WL100/WL110, sold separately), the CompactFlash (Type-II) 3 slot also provides limited support for CompactFlash Memory Cards as optional data storage. When the CompactFlash Slot is not needed, it can retract into the back of the unit, maintaining the slim profile. With the optional Wireless LAN Card equipped, you can check email, browse the web, and synchronize data wirelessly with your PC via wireless Local Area Network (LAN access point sold separately, and Internet Service Provider required). Three methods of text entry are provided to give you maximum flexibility. In addition to the built-in QWERTY layout keyboard and standard Graffiti method of entering text, the PEG-NX80V also features Decuma Input Handwriting Recognition Software, which converts your natural handwriting into text. Use the text entry method that's easiest for you. The PEG-NX80V includes a built-in MP3 player2 and stereo headphones. You can listen to music on the handheld while using other applications or with the screen turned off to conserve battery life. The built-in Voice Recorder lets you take notes even if only one hand is free, and the adjustable microphone sensitivity helps keep voice recordings clear. Plus, most of the CLIÉ software that comes with the PEG-NX80V is pre-installed into ROM memory, leaving the RAM memory free5 for you to add your own software applications!

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• Reviewed by: spelunkore

  09-06-04

  Duration of ownership: 5 Months

  Strengths: Great Functionality, Great Usability, Great Piece of Sony Equipment!

  Weaknesses:Screen is attatched by a swivel mount that doesn't seem very strong (but it's lasted quite a while with no problems)

  Overall Evaluation: This product exemplifies the quality standards of Sony. While the screen seems like it may be a bit on the delicate side, there is nothing that I have for this machine other than praise. The Palm OS is great, and the program bumdle from Sony is wonderful for the traveler or business person. I would highly reccomend this product!

• Reviewed by: actg121

  07-11-04

  Duration of ownership: 3 Days

  Strengths: Built in camera, built in keyboard, high resolution screen

  Weaknesses:Getting internet access (I still couldn't get it to work)

  Overall Evaluation: I bought this PDA after reading the user reviews here. The PDA has very good color display and a nice built-in camera that not only takes pictures, but also records video. The only problem I have with it so far is getting the connection to the internet with its Netfront software. I purchased the Sony PEGA-WL110 WiFi adapter and was able to connect it to my wireless router at home. However, I was unsucessful in getting access to the internet. Other than this problem, this is one nice looking PDA.

• Reviewed by: hilditchfam

  04-30-04

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  Strengths: This PDA does so much & does it well!!!

  Weaknesses:Memory stick is needed for some of the functions & they are sort of expensive.

  Overall Evaluation: I'm amazed at what all this PDA can do: camera, MP3 player, voice recorder, remote control, etc.(Not to mention keeping you organized!) It has a decent camera, better than the one I used on a different PDA. Graphics are really good. Also, I have found that it is easy to use with a lot of convienence buttons and a scroll dial on the side. I've never seen anything like it.

• Reviewed by: nwu

  04-19-04

  Duration of ownership: 20 Days

  Strengths: Built in camera. Clear screen.

  Weaknesses:No built in wifi.

  Overall Evaluation: I Heard Of This PDA In Circuit City. Everytime I Go There, I Practice Graffiti On The PDAs All The Time. When I Went There With My Mom, I Took A Picture Of Her With The Built-In Digital Camera That's Included On The PDA. I Heard About The Highest Resolution It Goes: 1,280 x 960 Pixels. When I Bring It With Me Everyday To School, I Can Take Pictures Of My Friends That Are Girls. I Also Heard This Has A Built-In MP3 Player. Then I Be Able To Listen To Music On This Thing. Then I Have Both iPod And Sony NX80V To Listen To Music To. But I Have To Store My Music On A Memory Stick. But The Memory Sticks Are Kind Of Expensive. But, I Still Can Afford The Memory Sticks In The Store. I Don't Know You Can Carry Around Your Neck If It's 8.0 Ounces.

• Reviewed by: dtarin

  04-14-04

  Duration of ownership: 30 Days

  Strengths: Bright and crisp screen; Can read Compact Flash cards as well as Memory Stick; 1.3 MPix camera is decent.

  Weaknesses:Pictures can be blurry in low light; Stylus is a little annoying; Not exactly 32MB of RAM. (16MB RAM + 8MB ROM).

  Overall Evaluation: I previously owned a Sony NX60 so I am very familiar with this line of CLIE's. This model has quite a number of improvements over the previous model.1. Collapsable compact flash slot makes it thinner2. Full 16MB of storage space3. Can read Compact Flash memory cards.4. Brighter screen.There are a few drawbacks.1. Native media applications can only read from memory stick. (although patched versions can be found on the internet)2. Keyboard usability has been improved, but it still can be a pain to use esp when entering numbers. I only use it ocassionally. 3. Not really 32MB RAM. It's 32MB total memory comprised of 16MB RAM, and 8MB ROM. All the default apps are located in ROM so you have all 16MB to play with.

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