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There I was comparing the very basics - PIM and basic usability. I never fired up the advanced features on the Pocket PC to make comparisons.

And existing applications don't automatically adapt to the size of those new displays--they have to be hacked up specially or the OS merely scales them up. Contrast that with other window systems, where the same application runs on screens with a wide variety of sizes and resolutions. Again, you can stick more memory into the machine, but it doesn't look like regular Palm applications will be able to take advantage of it; the extra memory will just end up being there for data storage.

To let applications take advantage of larger screens and large memories, Palm needs to make big changes to the APIs. Let's hope they will do that in Palm OS 6. I would buy one in a heartbeat if I didn't have to use Windows to develop for it or use Windows to hotsync it. All of this is easily and intuitively customizable in the keyboard options, available in Options above the list of keyboards available when you switch from QWERTY to Character Recognizer and in the Input icon in system settings.

Graffiti, in contrast, requires you to input all 7 characters and the space manually. Here's an example that shows you didn't even give a try at Palm OS. Exactly what you just said. You can customize it to your liking. It's freeware and takes up "I tested this on both an NX70 and Treo with the built in thumb boards. To enter contacts with the keyboard on the NX70, you must tap the screen to move between fields.

The TAB key is non-functional for moving around fields on the Palm. You're completely right. Tab doesn't do it on an NX. Tab inserts a tab. Simple enough. Here you are talking about the address book, but neglect to mention that you can change the name of the fields. Gee, where could it be Boy, that was tough. Three hours, with an alarm. On the Palm, enter the appointment name on the first hour.

Now, select Details then tap on the Time box. You can now modify the start and end times, change it to All Day, set the alarms, etc. On the Pocket PC, you tap and drag over a three hour range, press New and enter the subject. The three hour time will be pre-filled in for you. Not two different methods. Okay this is boring me because there's so many things and I'm not even halfway down the article, but if you want to talk about doing a workaround on the PPC like draging the stylus from one time box to another, also talk about the workaround on the Palm.

Just start writing the time of the appointment's start. If it starts at , write and tap OK since the time dialogue box automatically pops up to make a 1 hour appointment. For an end time, tap that time box and write for a three hour appointment. There's workarounds for boths and it's extremely unfair to compare the more advanced features of one OS to another's basic features. I've already shown you a while ago about the internet and IM thing Palm OS 5 is capable of, so let's just skip that one.

I'd hate having to retype all of that. The Pocket PC has some in the 1 range, but more in the range. What do you know, Palm OS can also do some 9-range things. Funny how you failed to mention this, huh? Did you forget about the NX70v released November? Even the NR70v that was released last May??? Last one: "When you get into more sophisticated operations like emailing documents, creating spreadsheets, playing music, storing data on your storage card, synchronizing files, connecting to your LAN, etc.

The Pocket PC has all of that built in. No hacks needed, no additional software necessary. Even small things like having a light sensor integrated into the hardware so you don't have to manually turn the back light on means it is one less thing you have to do. Isn't that simple? While you say it's built-in to the OS, you forget to mention that many users don't like Pocket Excel and Pocket Word because of the formatting issues when you edit it.

Everything that you said in that list is capable on the NX70v and is in fact built-into the whole package that you buy. Dataviz Mail or Clie Mail, Spreadsheet to Go, Audio Player, saving things to the storage card is built-in, Hotsyncing syncs and backups all data onto the computer, Preferences handles logging into the network over an LAN with the NX wifi card, etc, respectively.

This is what I mean by writing up a more fair article. If you're going to address the Palm as being simple for less daunting tasks but incapable of daunting tasks, you BETTER bring up some evidence to back it up. Next time, compare a to an NX for simplicity and advanced features and see what the outcome is.

Now since this thread is horribly off topic, I'll end it by saying the SJ33 is at a pretty good price point. Compare the SJ33 to an HP They both have some pretty good features and their drawbacks.

The HP is thinner, the Sony has a better screen. I'd say these two devices match up accordingly. No case. Someone said "I think the idea of using Palm OS5 for a x tablet is pretty silly, actually. That is, VG. Whatever Sony does, Sony does. Oh, and I agree with those who say that the TG50 is the compitition Sony's putting out for the Axim to compete with, for now. I much prefer the fabric flap the SJ30 has as it can be conveniently folded behind the body whilst I use it on the morning train to work.

Nice new Palm. I lost the use of many programs and my hacks in order to upgrade to OS5. This is a nice unit that should be pretty quick 66MHz. If I didn't have such an uncontrolable urge to buy the latest palm the instant it is released, I would be happy with this. Who wouldn't like their hacks back? This is a keeper at least for now. RE: Nice new Palm. Acid Image runs almost as fast as it does on os 5 devices.

I didn't have a need for all the T T has to offer, but I definitely wanted a bit more oomph and ram than my old m had. A powerful OS4. Hopefully Sony will drop the price of it fairly soon. Still, kudos to Sony to see them listening to user complaints about substandard flip covers, buttons that are useless for gaming and even borrowing a trick from Palm to use a larger reset button hole.

Is the mp3 player app now high-res? Is this the same player found on the T series? Good overview of the device. Maybe once this thing comes down in price I may be willing to ditch my m for it. RE: Is the mp3 player app now high-res? Its a skinnable version of the audioplayer, different from the T version, and could be in hi-res www.

Go into the software and bring down the menu to "About Audio Player" I checked, and it it also skinable. The software CD comes with some skins, although they are pretty crappy. The original skin that was on the clie is much better. Now that I have NX70V, the audio player doesn't have the visual effects. James RE: Is the mp3 player app now high-res? This depth and weight is my biggest hangup on this unit. I currently have a Visor Edge which I love for it's size. It's incredibly easy to throw into a pocket and go.

I'm desperate for color though. I'm going to have to check a SJ33 out at the store. It sounds a little too heavy and thick to make me comforable preordering.

I also want a flip cover like the SJ33 and my Edge have. By the time you add a case to The T, it's as thick as the SJ33 if not more.

I wish Sony would give us some insight into the SJ I don't need MP3 capabilities. If the SJ22 was thinner and lighter, I would wait for it to come out. From the side view, it looks like the TG50 might be only about 0. If you think 6. I have a 6-ounce IIIe and it is light. With people like you in the world, pretty soon handhelds will have straps on the back to prevent them form floating out of your hand due to their weightlessness.

Beat that. Is that going to stop me from buying one? Probably not. I don't know until I try it out. The original poster asked for the thickness and I gave it. I also threw in my opinion. If you don't agree, so be it. Size and weight in a PDA are important to me. My opinion. That's all. I hope you and your 6 oz IIIe continue to be happy together. I think that many users will find that the longer life is a more than acceptable compromise.

Very subtle marketing fluff. RE: Interesting screen comparison I expect that if the T T Launcher had the option of displaying "Icon small " it would have been shown that way. This lets you display 7 x 5 grid of icons.

Article Comments 80 comments The following comments are owned by whoever posted them. When will this "Detailed Review" be posted? Hopefully before the SJ33 is discontinued, and with Sony, that's won't be very long. The x pixel screen is another Sony staple. Battery Life. The SJ33 battery is a lithium ion polymer internal. Battery life has been pretty solid with the SJ line. In fact, Sony claims you can get 17 days out of the SJ33 if used for 30 minutes per day without backlight.

Audio Player. I plugged into both headphones and my computer sound system and had nothing but great audio. The audio player does require a memory stick, which is not really a big deal. As noted before, the hold button on the outside of the device is a nice feature. It will preserve your settings and put the screen to sleep to increase battery longevity. Sony also includes their standard headphones but no remote control. The SJ33 ships with Kinoma player and a few demo videos.

Sales people might also find this feature useful to demo a new product or other offerings. The SJ33 comes with sync and power cables, no cradle this time. In fact, they take up less space on my desktop than a cradle. My only gripe though is I wish Sony would go the way of Handspring and build a sync button into the connector. The SJ33 comes with a nice metal stylus. This is important because often times manufactures send a flimsy plastic one to help cut costs and weight.

Interestingly they continued to ship the stylus with a removable top that has the small pointer used in resetting the device. As noted earlier, the reset button has been made larger so a small point is not required.

I imagine they simply chose not to create another version of the stylus for this model alone. Included Software. Sony has managed to put together a very solid software bundle with the SJ Of this lot, the Documents to Go is huge in my mind.

Sony also loads the installation disk with a bunch of other trial editions of software. Sony has taken a popular model and not only spruced it up physically, but they have added a ton of power and functionality to the mix as well. This unit will definitely appeal to the young movers and shakers, but its design may also turn off the older crowd.

Click here for pricing information. Left Side The left side of the SJ33 holds a number of features including the new power slider which is new to the SJ series. Top The top offers the Memory Stick slot, lanyard loop, stereo headphone jack and infrared port.

Back The reset switch and speaker are on the back of the device. Bottom As expected, the bottom houses the connector used for the sync cable or peripherals. Screen The x pixel screen is another Sony staple. Video The SJ33 ships with Kinoma player and a few demo videos. Peripherals Cables The SJ33 comes with sync and power cables, no cradle this time.

Stylus The SJ33 comes with a nice metal stylus. Included Software Sony has managed to put together a very solid software bundle with the SJ