Sony PEG-N760C Clie Handheld

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Manufacturer: Sony
Price at amazon.com: $399.99
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Product Features:

• High-resolution reflective color display includes front lights for excellent visibility indoors and outdoors
• Built-in MP3 audio player; includes stylish headphones and remote control
• 16 MB total memory: 8 MB internal memory, plus 8 MB Memory Stick
• Jog Dial navigator allows you to access phone numbers, notes, and more while keeping your other hand free
• What's in the box: Clie Handheld, Headphones, Audio Remote Controller, USB HotSync Cradle, Detachable AC Adapter, Memory Stick (8MB), Stylus, Installation CD-ROM, Application Guide, Graffiti Sticker, Protective Cover

Product Description:

Powerful productivity wrapped in an attractive body, the Sony Clié handheld will appeal to both your practical and aesthetic sensibilities. The Palm-powered Sony PEG-N760C offers a high-resolution color screen for superb picture quality and a built-in MP3 audio player for your personal entertainment. And exclusive Sony features like the Jog Dial navigator and Memory Stick media expansion slot make the Clié the smart and stylish way to keep yourself organized. The Sony Clié... read more


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Description from Manufacturer:Sony's Clié N760C combines the best of a Palm OS handheld computer and an MP3 player. Bulkier than your average audio player, it still manages to be sleek enough that you'd consider taking it out just for music-listening purposes. And you'll have all your typical Palm applications at the tip of your stylus, including your address book, to-do list, and e-mail.

Rather than CompactFlash or SmartMedia, the Clié N760C uses Sony's own Memory Stick cards for expanding memory. While more expensive than other forms of media, they can be used in a variety of Sony devices, from MP3 players to digital cameras. If you're a Sony aficionado and already have other Sony peripherals, it won't be a tough transition to the Clié. Unfortunately, while the costs of SmartMedia and CompactFlash cards have dropped recently, proprietary Sony Memory Sticks have stayed much higher.

Although the N760C ships with only a total 16 MB memory (8 MB internal memory and 8 MB via a Memory Stick), it can be upgraded as high as you're willing to spend for additional sticks. The N760C treats the inserted Memory Stick as a removable drive, making it an easy way to transfer data from your PC and other peripherals, such as digital cameras or camcorders. The interface on the base of the N760C, used to connect to the AC adapter or the USB docking station, can also be used to connect a Clié modem.

The thin gray and silver unit weighs less than six ounces and fits snugly in the palm of your hand. The nifty Jog Dial scroll wheel sits right under your thumb, letting you switch between applications, move from one audio track to another, and even fast-forward or reverse during video playback. A removable leather face cover protects the N760C while it's in a pocket and flips up out of the way easily.

Sony includes an extensive software bundle with the N760C, from games like Acid Solitaire and Race Fever to interactive maps in Rand McNally's StreetFinder Express and Amy Reiley's Pocket Gourmet and Pocket Vineyard, with tips on tipping and sipping.

The 16-bit color, high-resolution screen works well for gaming as well as watching small video clips (again, you'll need to beef up the Memory Stick to take advantage of the media player). The audio software on the Clié can play MP3 files, and the attachable in-line remote control (which features a shirt clip and also doubles as a stylus) handles playback functions and volume control. The headphones can plug into the Clié or pass through the remote control.

The lithium-ion rechargeable battery juices up in less than four hours initially and will last up to 15 days for normal use (although if you're playing a lot of audio files it will drain much faster).

You'll need to spend at least another $75 to $120 to get a large-enough Memory Stick to make it worthwhile as a full MP3 player. But even with that additional cost, the Clié N760C offers enough functionality and entertainment value to make it worth consideration. --J. Curtis

Pros:

• Bright, 16-bit color display
• Built-in MP3 audio player
• Headphones and remote control
• Compatible with thousands of Palm OS programs

Cons:

• Memory Sticks not cheap

Average Customer Rating:

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Comment: One of the best PDA around Rating:
Bought this baby a few weeks ago and what attracted me to buy it is the color screen and it doubles up as an MP3 player. And for the price paid, ( they throw in the headphones, an 8Mb Memory Stick, the case ) seems like a good deal. The 8 Mb memory stick is too small so had to purchase a 128 Mb memory stick to complement it ( since I owned a SONY digital camera, it's not a real waste ). It works as advertised, the screen is really good to look at and overall is slimmer and lighter than a pocket PC

The stylus could do with some improvement ( sharp edges that sticks to your hand ). The buttons are recessed and hard to play games with it. Jog dial is cool though haven't got the hang of it. Throw in a couple of PALM softwares ( I would recommend Megasoft VIP Launcher ) and it's a great piece of machine.

Right now though, I have a problem with the unit I got ( the digitizer was misaligned ) and have it send in for repair. But overall, I would recommend it for people with money to burn. It's pricier than your regular Palm's ( but you get color and an MP3 player thrown in ) and less than a fully loaded PocketPC. Buy the 128 Mb memory stick and you have a true entertainment organizer in the "palm of your hand". Due to the minor "problems", I mentioned, I would give it 4 stars

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Comment: Best PDA I've ever owned! Rating:
I've owned Palms (and even Pocket PCs) almost as long as they've been around. I was very excited when I first saw a Palm in color...the Palm IIIc. Paid the price and got it home only to be disappointed with the look of the screen with the big pixels and the poor visibility outside. Tried an HP jornada for some time and loved the color, hated the OS. So went back to a plain Palm. Finally the Sony came out. Beautiful color AND high res! This was what I wanted!! And I've not been disappointed. Let's look at the pros of this device:

1. Excellent color screen indoors and out
2. Good MP3 player
3. Memory stick expansion so you can load tons of programs, songs, and now video too
4. Nice looking device
5. Good stylus
6. Excellent battery life
7. Decent buttons
8. Nice software bundle

Cons
1. Memory stick is proprietary and expensive (but Lexar sticks are fairly cheap)
2. Sony support not real great
3. Newer models available

Why should you choose this model over some newer ones? Well, you might be able to get a better price on it, and the battery life is unmatched by newer ones. If I were buying a new Palm. I probably would get a newer one. But I have yet to see a model that truly has convinced me to switch.

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Comment: Sony Clie PEG-N760C Rating:
Sony's Clie PEG-N760C is (or was) a winner. It is well made, easy to use, an met all my expectations. The MP3 player is outstanding in musical quality. Sony made a big mistake in dropping this item from their product line. The camera works well, but suffers some from low image quality. This is probably a software issue - hopefully Sony will rewrite the camera software.

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