Sony Clie PEG-TJ37/U Handheld

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Manufacturer: Sony
Price at amazon.com: Used & new from $236.00

List price $299.99



Product Features:

• Palm OS version 5.2, i.MXL application processor, 32 MB RAM
• Built-in 310K Pixels CMOS Camera with 2x Digital Zoom (JPEG, 640 x 480 resolution), audio player, and video player
• High resolution TFT Color Display (320 x 320 dots, 65,536 colors)
• Integrated Memory Stick slot (compatible with optional Memory Stick Pro media)
• Internal lithium-ion polymer rechargeable battery

Product Description:

The new PEG-TJ37 CLIÉ® Handheld provides everything you need to stay Organized

Average Customer Rating:

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Comment: Most of everything I need in a small, light PDA Rating:
I have owned a Sony Clie T615, TG50, and now recently purchased the new TJ37. I can honestly say that the TJ37 is the best of the three models. It has most of what I need in a PDA, and is a small, light form factor that most people will find enjoyable and useful.
Measuring just 4.5 x 3 x just over half an inch thick, the TJ37 is only 5 ounces and fits nicely in your pocket. The built-in camera is well-designed and perfect for catching a photo of the occasional flying saucer or moose wandering in the road.
More memory, nice software and oh yeah, wireless Internet and email rounds out the list of features. It doesn't come with a cradle, but the charger cable and connector are identical to the one used on the TG50.
No need for a built in keyboard, as Sony has included an updated handwriting program for entering data. A portable keyboard is a viable option, or just HotSync with your computer on a regular basis.
I wish the Clie still had a "back" button and a voice recorder, and that's the only thing keeping me from giving it 5 stars.

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Comment: Best PDA in this price range. Rating:
I was looking for a PDA running Palm OS, WI-FI enabled, and had a built-in camera. The camera wasn't a requirement, but sounded like a neat idea. I settled on the Sony TJ-37, and I haven't been disappointed. Setup was a breeze. All Sony Cliè software is included in ROM, so it doesn't take up precious RAM memory. I liked the applications CD as I got to choose which apps I wanted to install. After installing the included IntelliSync Lite software on my PC, HotSyncing with Outlook was easy. I upgraded the included Documents-To-Go to the Premium version for the extra features, and purchased SnapperMail Premier edition. Now I quite literally have my office in my pocket! The included USB HotSync cable and AC charging cable are a bit awkward, but understandable since they crammed so many features into this PDA. They had to do something to keep the price down. I can't say much about the application buttons as I select all the apps on-screen, but the scroll bar seems to work nicely. The camera is nice for attaching pictures to e-mail, and works great in a pinch, but I wouldn't use it for family photos or anything you may want to enlarge. The included cover is okay, but not the greatest. But that's not a problem, because Sony sent me a FREE leather case with my new Cliè. The case is very nice and protects the PDA from all sides. Except for the HotSync and Charging cables, I am extremely pleased with the Cliè TJ-37. You can't find a WI-FI enabled PDA for a lower price anyware.

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Comment: My first PDA Rating:
I've held off for a few years before going to a PDA..basically because I was so used to paper day planners. I am glad I finally got a PDA. I guess I got tired of going to meetings and watching everyone deep into their Palms while I looked out of place with my paper notes. But aside from image, I can honestly say that I am very impressed with this device. I did some reasearch and found that Palm OS is better than the other MS devices because there is much more software. Palm OS is also more user friendly. I really like all of the enterainment options on the TJ37. I haven't been able to figure out how to connect the mobile internet and the MP3 stuff yet but I'll make that a careful study. But I did download tons of cool software and this thing has more than enough memory to handle all of the software up-grades, e-books, games, etc. The graffiti works pretty good too..it didn't take me long to get the hang of it. I recommend this to those of you who are contemplating taking the big leap to a PDA. The TJ37 is the perfect little mobile office and coupled with a nice leather case (you have to kinda search for one that'll fit on the internet becasue they don't supply one to you) you'll have a nice little executive mobile office. I can tell you that the stylus is pretty annoying. It is a thin piece of metal that is retractable. It is too flimsly and contracts in your hand sometimes as you using the device and does not pull smoothly from the device..it kind of tugs a bit. Also the battery life kind of drains pretty quickly. But the bottomline is that for the price and what you get it's a very good deal..highly recommended. This thing has everything and the Sony brand is about the best you can get from a electronic device..the quality is very good.

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