Reviews of the PEG-TH55 CLIE Handheld with Digital Camera
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CNET Review
The Good: Beautiful high-resolution color screen; integrated digital camera; MP3 and multimedia support; built-in Wi-Fi; solid battery life; robust software bundle.
The Bad: Poorly located scrollwheel; awkward buttons on the side; battery not replaceable; no Mac support.
The Bottom Line: Despite a few design quirks, the sleek Sony CLIE PEG-TH55 offers a long list of features that will appeal both to business users and those with more playful natures.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 81/100 and users 84/100. Comparing these reviews to 75755 other PDAs reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 88/100 = Very Good.
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digitaltrends.com
Review Summary: The new PEG-TH55 CLIE Handheld provides everything you need to stay organized, entertained and connected, featuring a built-in 310K pixel (effective) camera, integrated Wireless LAN (802.11b) cap...
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mobile-review.com
Review Summary: Sony is one of the top 3 leading companies on the PDA market. Sony's model line width adds greatly to its popularity.
Manufacturer: Sony
Part number: PEG-TH55
General
- Product Type Handheld
- Width 3.0 in
- Built-in Devices Camera, Display
- Depth 0.6 in
- Height 4.9 in
- Dimensions (W x D x H) 3.0 in x 0.6 in x 4.9 in
- Color Gray
- Weight 6.5 oz
- Color Gray
- Features LCD display, Camera Integrated
- Included Accessories Hand strap, Protective cover
Processor
- Processor Sony
- Processor Sony
Memory
- ROM 32 MB - ROM
- RAM 32 MB
- Installed RAM 32 MB
- Supported Flash Memory Cards Memory Stick Pro
- Max supported RAM 32 MB
- Installed ROM 32 MB (32 MB max supported) ROM
Display
- Display Type TFT active matrix
- Display type TFT active matrix
- Image 16-bit (64K colors)
- Display Resolution 320 x 480
Operating System / Software
- OS Provided Palm OS 5.2
- Software HotSync, Welcome, Memo Pad, NetFront, Security, CLIÉ Demo, CLIÉ Mail, Card Info, Date Book, QuickTime, CLIÉ Files, Calculator, Graffiti 2, SonicStage, To Do List, CLIÉ Camera, Data Import, Address Book, Audio Player, Decuma Input, Movie Player, AudiblePlayer, CLIÉ Launcher, Sound Utility, CLIÉ Organizer, Voice Recorder, Agendus (Trial), Vindigo (Trial), Adobe Reader 6.0, Breakout (Trial), Bejeweled (Trial), CLIÉ Mail Conduit, Mobipocket Reader, CLIÉ Update Wizard, Giga Pocket Plugin, Memory Stick Backup, ScoreBoard! (Trial), Contacts Pro (Trial), Intellisync Lite 4.0, AcidSolitaire (Trial), CLIÉ Migration Wizard, Palm Desktop for CLIÉ, WorldMate Pro (Trial), powerOne Finance (Trial), Macromedia Flash Player 5, powerOne Personal (Trial), Visto MessageXpress (Trial), Warfare Incorporated (Trial), Margi Presenter-to-Go (Trial), Picsel Technologies Picsel Viewer
- OS Required Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition
Input Device
- Input device type Stylus, Jog Dial, Touch-screen
- Type Stylus, Jog Dial, Touch-screen
Digital Camera
- Sensor Resolution 0.31 megapixels
- Digital Zoom 2
- Capture Formats JPEG
- Still Image Resolutions 640 x 480
Audio
- Supported Digital Audio Formats MP3, ATRAC3
- Audio Input Microphone
- Audio input type Microphone
- Audio Output Speaker(s)
- Voice Recording Capability Yes
Telecom
- Email protocols supported POP3
- Modem None
- Modem None
Telephone Features
- Band None
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Slots Total (Free) 1 ( 1 ) x Memory Stick Pro
- Wireless Connectivity IrDA, IEEE 802.11b
- Interfaces 1 x USB - 4 pin USB Type A
- Connectivity device(s) included None
- Port / Connector Type:Interface 1USB
- Connector Provided 4 pin USB Type A
- Expansion slot(s) total (free) 1 Memory Stick Pro
- Total free slots 1
- Cable(s) included 1 x USB cable
Power
- Battery installed (max) 1 Lithium polymer
- Max supported batteries 1
- Mfr estimated battery life 7.5 hour(s)
- Power Device Power adapter
- Voltage Required AC 120/230 V AC 110/240 V ( 50/60 Hz )
- Power supply device Power adapter - External
- Voltage required AC 110/240 V
- Power device frequency required 50/60 Hz
System Requirements for PC connection
- Peripheral / Interface devices USB port
Miscellaneous
- Cables Included 1 x USB cable
GPS
- GPS Navigation None
Battery
- Installed Qty (Max Supported) 1 (installed) / 1 (max)
- Technology / Form Factor Lithium polymer
- Run Time (Up To) 15 day(s)
Warranty
- Service & Support 3 months warranty
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