Re: [NTLK] Palm Interface...BREAK!

From: David Orriss Jr (dave_at_davenet.net)
Date: Thu Jul 04 2002 - 14:58:55 EDT

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I would still go with the HE330. Reasons:

- Cheaper
- Compliant to more HW standards (CF and SD/MMC)
- I can stick a standard keyboard on it (thanks to the GoType). :-)

Tho you are right.. the PEG-NR70V is nice...

---- Original Message ----
From: "Sushi" <Sushi_at_ragingbull.com>
To: "Newton Talk List" <newtontalk_at_newtontalk.net>
Sent: Thursday, July 04, 2002 9:46 AM
Subject: Re: [NTLK] Palm Interface...BREAK!

>> On 7/5/02 @ 12:59 AM, David Orriss wrote:
>>
>> Just an FYI... what I "moved on" to was the HandEra 330.
>> Closest thing I've found in the PalmOS world with any
>> real substance that comes close to the Newton.
>>
>> http://www.handera.com
>
> Having been a Palm user for a few years, I totally agree with David's
> comment reference the HandEra 330. It is a very nice device.
>
> Recently Sony introduced the Model PEG-NR70V
>
>
http://www.sonystyle.com/home/item.jsp?hierc=9684x9744x9746&catid=8801&item
> id=34011&telesale=null&hidden=null&cps=null&type=s
>
> This Palm OS device is simply awesome.
>
> Some key features:
> - 320 x 480 screen (Like a Newt 2K)
> - Rotatable screen (Like a Newt 2K)
> - Color
> - Soft Crapfitti, er. Grafitti area
> - Built in Memory
> 16 MB (DRAM)
> 8 MB (Flash)
> - USB to sync
> - Dimensions 5 1/2 (H) x 2 7/8 (W) x 11/16 (D) inches
> - Weight 7 oz (including stylus)
>
> I used to say, if my Newt died today, and there was no replacement, I
> would go with the HandEra 330.
>
> Well as of today, I would now go with the Sony PEG-NR70V.
>
> The only real negative that I have seen so far, is the use of the Sony
> Memory Stick. Sure wish Sony would use CF or MMC. Both are cheaper,
> easier to get, and have larger capacities.
>
> If the Sony had HWR equal to or better than the Newt, I would be hard
> pressed not to switch. It is a really nice device.
>
> But for now, I will very happily keep using my Newt 2K.
>
> In fact, I just ordered another one to add to my small collection! :-)
>
> Sushi

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