| The PEG-NX80V redefines the popular NX-Series CLIE handhelds with a new design, improved hardware features, and upgraded application software. Palm OS 5 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 media. 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 CLIE Wireless LAN Card (PEGA-WL100/WL110, sold separately), the CompactFlash (Type-II) 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 player 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. |
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 A better PDA than this does not exist. |
| Review Date: July 20, 2003 |
| Reviewer: Sylvia H. Avellan, Jacksonville, Fl. United States |
I have an NX70 and tested the 80....the 80 is AWESOME. However, remember 2 things: the 80 is the 70 with a couple of great new features....and if you already have the 70 there really is no point to step up to the 80. Key points...
1. The 80 is the first palm os pda to have 32mb internal ram (as far as I know)...fantastic!!! While it is true that because of the structure of the palm os (compared to pocket pc) a good chunk of memory is not needed, the multimedia capabilities of the clie series made you wish more than 16mb were available internally. Sony listened and added the extra memory. There are large programs out there that simply function better having them on internal rather than a memory stick.
2. The 1.3 mpx digital camera is a substantial improvement. Remember, up to 3 years ago that was the max you could get with a dedicated digital camera. Combined with the capture light you can get substantially better pics, not to mention the mpeg4 video clips you can store.
3. The screen is beautiful, period. 480 by 320, the pda equivalent of 16x9 or hd. At it's lowest brightness level it's better than most color screens out there.
4. Video playback is awesome. You can download from the web a music video or Seinfeld episode and play it back on the Clie beautifully rendered!!!
5. Audio-the headphones sound great...the external speaker is ok for the job, serious music lovers gotta use the headphones. If you're in the business world and want to show something off the Clie you can use the speaker - it does the job. Pulling out headphones for your boss as if I were a teenager does not cut it.
6. Great resolution allows your pics to be seen in all their beauty.
7. Docs to Go software allows you to work on MS Office documents-suggest you get the portable keyboard if you intende to do serious typing...at that point it truly replaces your laptop unless you're a cpa or a rocket scientist.
8. Voice recorder captures crisp, lengthy voice memos limited in size only by your free memory stick space.
9. Sony retained the rotating screen which lets you carry the Clie like a notepad.
10. Very easy to place music on the device.
11. Drawback: if you want Bluetooth, don't bother with this unit; however, I have no need for BT....also has no WiFi built in, but again, I have no need for that either...WiFi service is still fairly limited in NE Florida although that will change w/in a year.
12. The size of the unit is large. It's slim though and fits comfortably in my carrying case...it has a good feel in your hand...it's properly balanced which means it stays level when fully extended.
13. If the 80 is like the 70, it's unbelievably sturdy...I dropped the 70 twice on bare ceramic tile and discovered (after recovering from the horror) it didn't even have a scratch! Of course I switched my case after that.
14. Anyone that says it's overpriced is mistaken, you have to appreciate the value...ever have a time you wished you had a camcorder to film that coworker goofing off? Or a camera to avoid writing a lengthy note (of course after struggling to locate pen and paper) by taking a pic of a document? Or record a key moment in a presentation? Or wish you had something to work an important excel file, but your laptop had it's battery drained or the file is at your desktop at home because you don't have a laptop? This sucker has solved these things for me, it is truly amazing! A BIG MISS I JUST REALIZED TODAY-IT DOES NOT PLAY WMA FILES. THIS WILL BE A PROBLEM IF YOU INTEND, LIKE I DO, TO BUY MUSIC ONLINE. MUSIC IS OFFERED IN WMA FORMAT AND THE AUDIO PLAYER ONLY HANDLES MP3S. I DONT KNOW WHAT SONY HAS IN MIND TO SOLVE THIS, EVEN THE AUDIO SOLD ON SONY MUSIC WEB SITE IS IN WMA AND INCOMPATIBLE WITH CLIES. UNBELIEVABLE MISS IF YOU LOVE MUSIC. I insist, after playing with ipaqs, palms, jornadas, etc. there is nothing better. |
Sony Clie PEG-NX80V
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| Review Date: October 9, 2003 |
| Reviewer: , FPO, AE USA |
Just thought I'd take a few minutes to express the joy in my recent purchase (NX80). My experience in handhelds dates back to the early Palm days, switched to PPC in 2001, but now I'm back to Palm and have found the perfect handheld for my welcoming back.
I'm sure by now you've seen all the specs this PEO has to offer, so I want beat that drum. What I will do though is tell you that this by far is the best PEO on the street right now, I even rate it higher than the UX-50, which is getting not very good reviews.
The NX80 came out around June / July time frame, just shortly after the NX73 and just before the UX-50. Sony took the request of it's users and put it all in the NX80, most notabley was the addition of the CF slot, which by the way is absent from the UX-50.
The NX80 feels very solid in the hands and I love the jog dial and the back button. Because of these two features, you can literally use one hand to navigate your way around, it works fabously with Avantgo.
I know you've read all about the memory and the way it's distributed, leaving the user with just under 16 meg, but I use a 256mb memory stick for anything I add, for example; I have almost 5 meg of Avantgo info on the card and will soon be adding family photos and more. Point is, it's not on the handheld and the precious memory is there for common functions such as To dos, address, memos and the many Sony apps that come with it. The PPC I had previous was the IPAQ 3835, loved it, but got really tired of the resets and hangups, and most of all the having to click and click and click to do what fewer clicks achieve with Palm OS.
The keyboard lights up as stated and the pictures the 1.3 megapixel camera takes are more than satisfactory. You say wireless not built in, I say, how often do you use wireless, if plenty, then look elsewhere, if here and there then this PEO is for you, buy the wireless card (under $125 at mysony) and pop it in your CF slot that some other handhelds don't have and you have wireless.
Battery life is not a problem for me thus far, I'v e always been the sync every day type, so mine gets a charge daily, but I did test it for a few days and the battery life doesn't drop dramatically like some reviews I've read states, even using the camera the drop isn't dramatic.
The display is awesome, I have my setting at the very lowest brightness and if you didn't know it, you'd think it was set to med or high, it looks that good. Now that I'm using the Sony application launcher, I can't do without it.
Yes you can take your word, excel and even ppt presentations with you on this beauty, and when you're in that meeting, it'll certainly turn heads. The cradle is terrific, you just lay the NX80 in it, no pushing, and you just lift it off when you're ready to transport. Oh yeah, you can hotsync with the PEO off, couldn't do this with PPC. There's alot of grumbling about the stylus, small and lightweight. Well I felt that way initally, remember I went from IPAQ 3835 (heavier stylus)to NX80, so I too thought it was flimsy and lightweight, but after using it, it's just as comfortable, actually moreso that the bigger one I've used before.
Overall, you want be disappointed with this PEO, go to cliesource.com and brighthand.com for reviews and user reviews. Go to local electronic stores and hold it in your hands and you'll be heading to the checkout area. Sony pumps products out really fast, which is why this particular model isn't getting the hype, but you find a user of this PEO and I'm willing to go out on a limb and say they're very happy with it, I am. Now go get yours! |
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