Two New Palm OS Wi-Fi PDAs Released by SONY
The first, the Clie PEG-TJ37 has been reviewed by PalmInfocenter. However, this does not has a microphone so is not a candidate for VoIP if software for Palm OS becomes available. The battery is rated at 800 mAh which is slightly under-powered, but the review notes that:
It has a removable battery door that is sealed with a screw, however Sony does not advertise it as user replaceable. With moderate wireless use in power save mode. I was able to get about 4-5 hours out of a single charge. With heavy Wifi, I was able to get 3.5 hours of life before the handheld disabled the wireless radio when it reached 25%. Overall, I found the battery performance to be acceptable, but it really depends on how the device is used.
It has a 200 MHz processor, 320x320 pixel; 65k-color; transflective back-lit screen, 23 MB user-accessible RAM and a VGA camera. By searching the Web, you can find a price for under $250. And if you take advantage of the current Office Depot sale ($100 rebate for selected PDAs over $299 list), you can purchase is for under $200. This is an amazing deal for the feature set and the software included.
The second, the Clie PEG-TH55 was reviewed last month. It is especially good with battery life because of this system:
The processor is the Sony Handheld Engine, which debuted on the UX series. Its speed varies between 8 MHz and 123 MHz, depending on system demand.
Its screen is a 320x480 ("hi-res+") portrait-oriented, 65k color, transflective, backlit display.
The reviewer was duly impressed:
I bought the TH55 because I needed (er, maybe just wanted) a PDA with a nice, big screen, great battery life, modest multimedia functionality, and wireless networking capabilities. With that said, the TH55 has exceeded my expectations. The battery life is above and beyond what I could have expected, especially considering it's an OS5, multimedia-capable, ARM-powered handheld with a big screen. The TH55 has served my needs beautifully, but I realize that it may not suit the needs of all users. The slower processor and minimalist button arrangement will be a major turnoff for some users. Also, a few people might not find the jog dial and navigation button setup as ergonomically friendly as I have. The TH55 offers an excellent balance of features for its price.
You can find it for under $350 online, or under $300 with the Office Max offer mentioned above.
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