Sony CLIÉ PEG-NX73V
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CNET Editors' Review
The good: Sleek design; fast processor; built-in minikeyboard and camera; CompactFlash slot; MP3 support; generous software package; removable battery.
The bad: A bit hefty; limited onboard memory; no Bluetooth; optional Wi-Fi card is pricey.
The bottom line: Though we wish it had built-in wireless connectivity, the versatile NX73 is a less expensive, slightly improved version of the highly rated NX70.
Cosmetically, the most notable and obvious difference between this model and the NX70V is the color; this guy is black instead of silver, which we like. Sony also offers a backlit keyboard for nighttime note-taking and a spring-loaded CompactFlash expansion slot that opens and closes like a cassette deck on a boombox. The advantage to this design is that the slot is hidden and covered when not occupied by a card. Better yet, the NX73V now accepts certain manufacturers' CompactFlash cards, including those made by Lexar and SanDisk, not just Sony's Wi-Fi PEG-WL100 data radio. Therefore, you can now use both a CompactFlash card and a Memory Stick or a Memory Stick Pro at the same time--finally breaking a Sony taboo.
A few other improvements are based on Sony's user (and editorial) feedback. First, the swivel screen has been reinforced a bit. Hopefully, this new hinge will be less prone to damage than that of earlier models. Also, the function buttons have been moved from one end of the screen to the other. That way, when the unit is in tablet mode with the screen flipped around, the buttons will be at the bottom of the screen for easier accessibility.
| David Carnoy Hunkered down in New York City, Executive Editor David Carnoy covers the gamut of gadgets and writes his Fully Equipped column, which carries the tag line "The electronics you lust for." He's also the author of "Knife Music," a novel that's available at Amazon, bn.com, and as a Kindle, iBooks, or Nook e-book. User ReviewsSee all user reviewsMost recent user reviewsShowing 3 of 6 reviews stars "Excellent value and extremely versatile!" By matthewsemPros: Integrated keyboard, digital camera, digital video camera, expansion slots, color, good battery life, easy to use Cons: getting music to play seems to be my biggest challenge Summary: I gave up a Handspring Visor with a half dozen add-on accessories for my Clie, and only wished I had traded up sooner! As a freelance writer, one of my biggest challenges was how to capture my information once and use it multiple times. I started by using a well ... Expand full review stars "Awesome PDA...get everything in one." ByPros: Beautiful screen, with sharp colorful images. Very fast machine. Have owned this machine for almost a year and have had no problems. 10x better than my 2 previous pdas Cons: very little complaints. Where to BuyPricing not available  Where to BuyPricing not available   
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