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Sony Clie PEG-UX50 Review

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the hardware-to-lust-after dept.

securitas writes "In case you can't wait until September to find out what it's like, Walt Mossberg reviews the Sony Clie UX50 (as previously discussed). He likes it, but with reservations. The keyboard lacks predictive text (unlike the Handspring Treo and RIM BlackBerry) and the Clie Mail e-mail software can't read graphical e-mails and has poor attachment support. The audio player only reads files from a particular directory. He likes the 802.11b WiFi and loves the 450x320 screen. The biggest problem? The $700 price tag ($600 for the non-wireless UX40 model) - equivalent to a low-end laptop - especially since it doesn't come with a Memory Stick. If you can read it, here's a Japanese Clie UX50 review and PalmInfocenter press release rewrite."

9 of 74 comments (clear)

  1. Re:Could replace personal computers by frostbane · · Score: 5, Funny

    Imagine talking on IRC

    Thats why they invented 1337 speak. You can type efficiantly using one hand and a numpad...

  2. Whenever Slash mentions PDA's for $700 dollars... by DRWHOISME · · Score: 3, Funny

    i skip the article. :)

  3. But... by eightball01 · · Score: 4, Funny

    Could it play Quake 3? No? Then it WON'T replace PC's.

  4. predictive text by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 3, Funny

    That issue a shampoo about thesis lack of predictive texture one thesis keyboard. I ample using predictive texture right now and I think it's great!

  5. Laptop replacement? by photoblur · · Score: 3, Funny

    Sure it's a nice device, but I agree with Mr. Mossberg... it's too expensive. For $700, the price of a low-end laptop, I'd expect a lot more. Maybe someone would like to buy me one and I wouldn't have to worry about the price?

  6. Is that a Sony Clie in your pocket? by GillBates0 · · Score: 2, Funny
    It's still small and light enough to travel in a pocket or small purse, but it looks and feels like a little laptop.

    Is that a Sony Clie in your pocket, or aren't you really happy to see me?

    I'd rather go in for something heavier and bulkier when chicks're around.

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  7. Hmmm $700... by Chris_Mir · · Score: 4, Funny

    Is that including SCO licence?

  8. B Cluster (no not butt cluster) by emo+boy · · Score: 2, Funny

    Can we build a Beowulf cluster out of it? NO
    JESUS when will they get a clue???

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  9. Why? by dimer0 · · Score: 3, Funny

    Why are you reading this article? Don't you know there's a power outage? Geeze...