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Sony CLIE PEG-TH55 review

8.0

Editors' Rating

Excellent

9.0

Members' Rating

Spectacular

Typical price:£ 330

Verdict

Despite a few design quirks, Sony's sleek CLIE PEG-TH55 offers a long list of features that will appeal both to business users and those with more playful natures... Read Full Review.

Pros

  • Beautiful high-resolution colour screen
  • Integrated digital camera
  • MP3 and multimedia support
  • Built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
  • Solid battery life
  • Robust software bundle

Cons

  • Poorly located scroll wheel
  • Awkward buttons on the side
  • Battery not replaceable
  • No Mac support

Key Specs

Dimensions (W x H x D): 73x15.7x121 mm
Weight: 185 g
Built-in devices: camera
Operating system: Palm OS 5.2.x
Software included: Prefs, Security, Welcome, Calc, Card Info, Address, Date Book, To Do List, Memo Pad; Graffiti 2; Data Import, CLIE Camera, Audio Player, Sound Utility, MS Backup, Launcher / CLIE Launcher, Movie Player, Voice Recorder, CLIE Organizer, CLIE Mail, SMS, CLIE Files, CLIE Demo, CLIE FAQ, CLIE Viewer, Data Export, Image Converter, GigaPocket Plug-in CLIE Update Wizard, SonicStage, CoMa, Decuma Input, Picsel Viewer for CLIE, NetFront 3.1 for CLIE, Acrobat Reader, QuickTime, Flash Player 5
Processor: Sony Handheld Engine
Clock speed: 163 MHz
Memory expansion: Memory Stick
Installed ROM: 32 MB
Installed RAM: 32 MB
Display size: 3.8 in
Wireless PAN: infrared, Bluetooth 1.1
Wireless LAN: 802.11b
Expansion slots: Memory Stick

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Member Opinion

9.0

Average Member Rating

Spectacular

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Anonymous

Anonymous

With the right memory stick(large one preferably) you can't go wrong. Sony saved the best till last

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9.0

Spectacular


Anonymous

Anonymous

Fantastic!

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9.5

Spectacular


Anonymous

Anonymous

Finally a full featured / big screened / ARM-powered device with a LONG LONG battery life!

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9.0

Spectacular


Areo Ressi

Areo Ressi

I'd like to, but I can't complain -- all is good

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9.0

Spectacular


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