Sony CLIÉ PEG-S300

Description: The Sony CLI? PEG-S300 is a Palm OS-based, consumer-oriented handheld device.Compared to other consumer-oriented handhelds on the market, it is relatively inexpensive at around $200.You can expand the memory of this unit using Memory Stick media.

Pros: Weighs just 4.3 ounces weight, which is considerably relatively lighter than some similarly priced handhelds.In fact, the average cost of a product with this light a weight is $255.

Cons: Has only a 4-bit, 16 gray level display, which is considerably less favorable than some similarly priced handhelds.For example, the Palm M505, a Palm OS-based handheld at around $175, has a 16-bit, 64,000-color display.Also, this handheld only has 8 MB memory.This is not out of line with the product's price, but is less than the average handheld on the market today.

Suitability: A consumer-oriented handheld, suited for every-day use.Also, its display, supporting 16 shades of gray at 160x160 resolution, makes it barely passable for viewing black-and-white or grayscale images.

Value: Given its relatively inexpensive price, this handheld has good features for the money.Note that a similarly capable PDA could cost as much as $230.

Suggestions: (1) If you plan to enter large amounts of data, consider getting an external portable keyboard for your PDA.(2) If you are a Windows PC user, you might want to consider using a third-party software utility, such as DocumentsToGo, which lets you access Microsoft Office documents on your Palm OS-based device.(Be sure to check your software bundle to see if such a utility is already included.)

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• Manufacturer: Sony
• Part Number: PEG-S300

• General

• Product Type Handheld
• Width 2.8 in
• Built-in Devices Display, Jog Dial
• Depth 0.6 in
• Height 4.5 in
• Dimensions (W x D x H) 2.8 in x 0.6 in x 4.5 in
• Weight 4.3 oz
• Connectivity Device(s) Docking cradle

• Processor

• Processor Motorola MC68EZ328
• Processor Motorola MC68EZ328

• Memory

• ROM 2 MB - ROM
• RAM 8 MB
• Installed RAM 8 MB DRAM
• Supported Flash Memory Cards Memory Stick
• Installed ROM 2 MB ROM

• Display

• Display type (Integrated)
• Display (projector) type LCD display
• Image 4-bit (16 gray levels)
• Display Resolution 160 x 160

• Operating System / Software

• OS Provided Palm OS 3.5
• Software Expense, HotSync, Memo Pad, Date Book, Calculator, To Do List, Address Book
• OS Required Microsoft Windows 98, Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional, Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition

• Input Device

• Input device type Stylus, Jog Dial, Touch-screen
• Type Stylus, Jog Dial, Touch-screen

• Audio

• Audio Input None
• Audio input type None
• Audio Output None

• Telecom

• Modem None
• Modem None

• Expansion / Connectivity

• Expansion Slots Total (Free) 1 Memory Stick
• Interfaces 1 x USB - 4 pin USB Type A, 1 x Infrared - IrDA
• Connectivity device(s) included Docking cradle
• Port / Connector Type:Interface 1USB, 1Infrared
• Port(s) Total (Free) / Connector Type:Free Qty 1
• Connector Provided 1Female4 pin USB Type A, 1IrDA
• Expansion slot(s) total (free) 1 Memory Stick

• Power

• Battery installed (max) 1 Lithium ion Handheld battery
• Max supported batteries 1
• Power Device Power adapter
• Power supply device Power adapter - External

• System Requirements for PC connection

• Min RAM Size 32 MB
• Min Hard Drive Space 64 MB
• Min processor type Intel Pentium
• Slot Required None
• Peripheral / Interface devices CD-ROM, USB port, Mouse or compatible device

• Environmental Parameters

• Operating temperature 41 °F95 °F
• Min Operating Temperature 41 °F
• Max Operating Temperature 95 °F

• Battery

• Installed Qty (Max Supported) 1 (installed) / 1 (max)
• Technology / Form Factor Lithium ion
• Run Time (Up To) 15 day(s)

• System Requirements for PC Connection

• Min Processor Type Intel Pentium
• Slot Required None

Sony

Manufacturer profile

• Website: http://www.sonystyle.com
• Address: 16765 W. Bernardo Dr., San Diego, CA. 92127
• Phone: 1-877-865-SONY
• Email: contact@sel.sony.com
• Fax: 941-768-7790