Tungsten
05-12-2003, 06:55 AM
I recently purchased a Sony NX60 (non-camera model) for $299 at CompUSA. A killer deal, no matter what platform you come from. :wink: So, why am I here? As I continue drooling over the form and features this Sony has to offer, I'm also being reminded of the shortcomings the PalmOS platform has for me, as a gamer. Spoiled by a high-end OS5 Clie, the task of choosing a PPC is made more difficult than it has been in the past. But I'll try my best to outline my needs.
Form: It must be sturdy, with buttons suitable for gaming. Durable, but not too hard-clicking like in the Toshiba e330. This detracts from casual gaming.
CPU: PXA255 400MHz, or anything better than the PXA250/200 in my Clie.
Screen: Transflective. Do I need to say more? Well, I wouldn't mind higher resolutions. :)
Memory: 64mb built-in is fine. No NAND-flash tricks, please. Just gimme a full 64mb.
Expansion: Dual slots, CF & SD(I/O)
Wireless: Dual wireless. Okay, I can drop Bluetooth to keep it under $700. But after having gone through so many PDAs, I can't accept anything less than "dual expansion, dual wireless", anyone feel the same?
Self-service: Here's a lesser-explored aspect of the PDA that I look for. It must have a user-replaceable battery, an easy-to-open case bolted with phillips screws (nothing like this (http://tokiolapalm.cool.ne.jp/giken/030429zire/inside.htm)) Because, in my opinion, good build quality/design promotes peace of mind, and perhaps even brand loyalty! It needs to be designed geek-friendly from the ground up. The Zire71 may be cute, but it's a nightmare inside! 0X
Software: PalmOS may still have 10,000 more apps, but I sure don't use more than a handful of third-party apps on my Clie. I don't care too much for apps. I'm data-oriented. I need a file system that handles all the mp3's, ogg's, pdf's, avi's and rom files I toss at it.
Is there anything on the market that fits my needs? Should I wait for the 2200? Should I keep the Clie, and wait even longer? Should I cryogenically freeze myself (with teh Clie) and return 60 years later? Help!
Form: It must be sturdy, with buttons suitable for gaming. Durable, but not too hard-clicking like in the Toshiba e330. This detracts from casual gaming.
CPU: PXA255 400MHz, or anything better than the PXA250/200 in my Clie.
Screen: Transflective. Do I need to say more? Well, I wouldn't mind higher resolutions. :)
Memory: 64mb built-in is fine. No NAND-flash tricks, please. Just gimme a full 64mb.
Expansion: Dual slots, CF & SD(I/O)
Wireless: Dual wireless. Okay, I can drop Bluetooth to keep it under $700. But after having gone through so many PDAs, I can't accept anything less than "dual expansion, dual wireless", anyone feel the same?
Self-service: Here's a lesser-explored aspect of the PDA that I look for. It must have a user-replaceable battery, an easy-to-open case bolted with phillips screws (nothing like this (http://tokiolapalm.cool.ne.jp/giken/030429zire/inside.htm)) Because, in my opinion, good build quality/design promotes peace of mind, and perhaps even brand loyalty! It needs to be designed geek-friendly from the ground up. The Zire71 may be cute, but it's a nightmare inside! 0X
Software: PalmOS may still have 10,000 more apps, but I sure don't use more than a handful of third-party apps on my Clie. I don't care too much for apps. I'm data-oriented. I need a file system that handles all the mp3's, ogg's, pdf's, avi's and rom files I toss at it.
Is there anything on the market that fits my needs? Should I wait for the 2200? Should I keep the Clie, and wait even longer? Should I cryogenically freeze myself (with teh Clie) and return 60 years later? Help!