Sony CLIE PEG-TH55/U Handheld

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Sony CLIE PEG-TH55/U Handheld

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Clie Disappointment

I was excited by the features on the PEG-TH55 when I bought it. No other device offered more for the price. But in less than a year, I have had two problems with it. First, the screen failed after three months, Sony said it must have dropped and charged over $100 to fix and return it, even though I'm sure it hadn't. Now the camera software doesn't work and I have to return it to Sony again, incurring more cost. To top it off I cannot setup the return online but must call to arrange it.
Sorry but for me it's not worth the headache. My old Visor ran for years with no problems at all. Needless to say I won't be buying another Clie!

Sony CLIE PEG-TH55/U Handheld - Sony

Swansong for sony PDA's

The TH55 was/is a great PDA, no doubt about it.

The battery life has to be the best around and that includes the multitude of PDA's that have been launched since it came to market.

Great display, Best implementation of PALM/OS I've seen.
(I've never been a fan of the stunted implementations of Windows on the IPAQ and similar. You may as well use your laptop!)

Slightly quirky buttons and an average camera but so what!

Show me another PDA that can run for 7 days plus ,despite what you throw at it!

It ranks as a classic along with the Palm V and Palm Vx for its compact size and stylish design.

Sony - Sony CLIE PEG-TH55/U Handheld

It's a Shame, Really...

that Sony decided to drop out of the PDA market (at least in the USA), because the PEG-TH55 would be my choice for PDA of year. It does absolutely everything except make phone calls, and does it with great style and ease of use. The display is simply breathtaking, and while the processing speed could be faster given the price tag, it's hard to pitt an additional 5-sec load time (when displaying thumbnails of 150+ graphics) against the clarity of the images. A good set of ear buds will deliver beautiful sound, and the camera is more than adequate for the type of spur-of-the-moment pictures one would take with such a device. I also love the ability to play videos in widescreen mode. I favor the standard Palm OS datebook, address book and memo pad just because I'm used to it, but the Clie Organizer adds a nice touch of wimsy for those who lean in that direction. I'm also a big fan of the Free Notes utility. Nothing beats the ability to write directly on the screen like a tablet when you're in a hurry.

I want to add that the documentation states .wma and .wmv formats are not supported, but there is an updated Image Converter download on Sony's support site that will take care of it, so you can drag and drop files in Windows Media format as well as Mp3 and Quicktime.

I suggest you purchase an aluminum hard case made for this model for extra protection.

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