Sony Clie PEG-TJ37/U Handheld

Manufacturer:	Sony
List price:	~~$299.99~~
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Sony Clie PEG-TJ37/U Handheld

Average rating: Stars

Rotting Lemon

I have owned several different handhelds and this one was by far the worst. It worked correctly for the first two months, since then it has consistently had problems. In fact having problems was the only thing it did consistently. I consider myself lucky if I can turn it on without it hard-resetting itself. I brought it in to get repaired twice and I would have brought it in again if I felt I had the time. Both times Sony took almost two weeks to repair what should have been minor issues. I have had the following problems:
1. Clie wouldn't' read (overpriced) memory stick.
2. Backlight stopped working.
3. DC charger broke.
4. Collapsible stylus broke and perpetually collapsed.
5. Randomly Hard-reset itself a dozen times.
6. Would not charge.
7. Would not turn on half a dozen times.
If you are thinking about buying this as a gift, keep your friends and buy them something else. If you want anything other than a headache then please buy something else. This thing isn't even consistent enough to be suitable as a flashlight. If it were only slightly thicker I could use it as a doorstop.

Sony Clie PEG-TJ37/U Handheld - Sony

Very Impressed with the QUALITY of Sony, yet again.

This is really a fantastic PDA. It is a typical Sony that exudes quality through and through. I have the Sony desktop, and that served me well for 4 years...I'm using it to type this review. As with any fine machine, if you take care of this puppy, it will last. And like a fine wine, you will enjoy it while it lasts..perhaps 2, 3, or 4 more years. If you want cheap quality, or if you're the type to bang things up (like in the Motorcycle Rally, or Monster Truck Race), then this fine well-crafted instrument is not for you. If you're the type that knows how to use and maintain fine equipment (such as a porsche or Bentley) and don't want to spend more than $200 to PDA, you should go with this beauty. I've owned so many PDAs, and Sony's always tend to feel the most well crafted of all the machines. I think Palms come next, then HPs, next Handsprings, etc... If you buy one that is not a refurbished item, you should have no trouble with the battery life. It is easy to replace as well. Like a fine-tuned machine, you should carry it in a NICE leather or hard case. I love using the jog dial, listening to music, having a camera with a large screen, with a built in lens-cover...geez..with the Sony quality which is best for a PDA!!! And to beable to take advantage of WiFi hotspots from your pocket/purse without having to lug around a laptop...priceless!! For under $200, this has everything...this screams take me and never wish for more (unless you want to spend more). Funny, I never had any problems with the screen breaking due to heat in my toaster of a car... must be those darned Palm people leaving those sorts of reviews! Bah humbug! Oh yeah, I have a Sony laptop that is just a dream to own. A beautifully well-crafted thing! And no, I'm not from Sony...just a fan who's benefitted from their products and superior factories / materials / craftsmenship. I had a Palm PDA, when it first came out, I like palms, but they just don't feel as nice as a Sony Clie. Plus I wanted a camera included, you never know when the opportunity to snap a pic comes up: a beautiful bird, car accident documentation, emailing a pic to a friend to see if he likes something.

Sony - Sony Clie PEG-TJ37/U Handheld

[IMPORTANT]Good ways to NOT let your Sony Clie break

You may have read some of the other reviews here some criticizing this product. But face it, if you got a really good sony clie would you come back and review it? Well most people say no. But some people say yes. So only a small percentage of owners of sonly clie of people actually dont like this product. THIS PRODUCT TRULY IS THE BEST IF YOU KNOW HOW TO CARE FOR IT!!!

Here are some key problems that are being complained about:

Short battery
Delicate screen
Small stylus
Digitizer problems

Here are solutions to all of them (it may cost up to $40 though):

Short battery ~ If your palm has a short battery, dont think this is just a design problem. Your palm IS defected if you have batter drainage while the unit is off or short battery time.

Delicate screen ~ Buy a case, it always works. (unless you drop it from 30 feet) The case also lets you fix the next problem:

Small stylus ~ Use an old stylus or something and stick it in your case pocket. Now you have another stylus. (Hopefully a better one.)

Digitizer problem ~ Same as Delicate screen... GET A GOOD CASE. One that fits your style but is also protective.

Thanks amazon.com for letting me explain how to fix these various problems.

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