Sony Clié PEG-NR70V

I've never had a PDA before, and I'm not usually one for flash gadgets, although I do like technology. However the Clie NX70V has me completely converted. And that means it probably has wide appeal from the non-tech-savvy to those with techno-joy. It does all the normal PDA things - acts as a diary (allowing you to schedule recurring events is particularly handy), lets you write memos and draw diagrams, lets you make "to do" lists, have an address book, etc. It also lets you view, edit and create files in a number of formats including Word, Excel, Access and an art package. It takes photographs and digital video footage ...  Read the complete review

I've had a couple of PDA's, ranging from calculator-like Sharp Zaurus's through to my latest - the Sony Clie PEG-NR70V/E. The Sony is my first colour PDA, replacing a very venerable PalmIII mono model. A work colleague bought one and I was just smitten with the clarity of the screen, and the neat screen folding mechanism. More than two months down the road, and I'm STILL impressed with the clarity of the screen and the simple elegance of the screen folding hinge, of which more in a moment. The '70V is an elegant design in a magnesium alloy, being a tactile matt silver grey finish. This then opens up in the manner beloved of all Star ...  Read the complete review