It seems that Sony has decided to return to the production of handheld entry level and middle class. Proof of this can serve as a release of Sony PEG-SJ30 - the first color model, Medium price category. Its price in America - about $ 300. Exact figures are manufacturer has not yet announced.
Given the fact that, until now, Sony engaged exclusively release high-end PDAs NR-series, T series, and quite unpretentious model series S, the publication of the SJ30 and SJ20 and his fellow SL10 is coboy birth of a new line of devices the middle class. We bring to your attention a mini-review of new items, the first part of which was published on the site PalmInfocenter. Its author has not tested the device, but it makes the conclusions of those materials that are in his possession.
Face
In this regard, the SJ30 was a success: Sony decided not to save and equipped handheld display, not inferior in quality screen, hi-end handhelds T615C: high, as with all Sony, resolution - 320x320 pixels, no glare, unlike the younger series handhelds S. Colors are displayed accurately, without erosion, and distortion. However, without the disadvantages of not happened. White color gives a little blue, and the lower edge of the matrix is somewhat obscured. Feedback from early users, the best PDA with work in the room, but you can if you are already very much want to use it on the street, even in direct sunlight.
Statuette
I must say that the SJ30 is not the most graceful of the family palmovyh. Its dimensions - 10.41 x7, 37h1, 78 cm at almost 150 grams - enough for a hefty brick of his shirt pocket. However, this is shorter than most color handheld PDAs from Sony. Beginner maintained in the corporate style: plastic housing in white and silvery tones that disguise is complete. All models of the new series of middle-class S (SL10, SJ20 and SJ30) have the same dimensions.
Memory Stick
One of the distinguishing features of the products Sony - proprietary slot standard, Memory Stick, whose presence allows you to expand memory capacity PDAs, as well as its capabilities (eg, add Communication Technology with a desktop PC or mobile via Bluetooth using the Bluetooth Memory Stick). The company plans to issue cards Memory Stick capacity to 5 GB while also offering users a more modest 128 MB MS. In SJ30 slot "works more slowly than similar models have a higher class. This means that downloading files and applications from the Memory Stick card will take some time.
Accessories
Due to the fact that the new model is equipped with the same HotSync connector that and a series of T, this PDA can be used accessories, designed for older models. Given the fact that it is this has become a universal connector for the entire range of products Sony, selection of accessories is rich enough.
SJ 30 against T615S?
Since the SJ30 will debut with a starting price, which is identical to the true value of the CPC T615S, these models can not avoid comparisons. No new items have improved microphone and IR port, which is equipped with T615S. In principle, the list goes on, but you must immediately specify that we are comparing fundamentally different device classes.SJ30 in any case is not an extension of hi-end line of T, the price at which the model was reduced gradually and reached to this point, the average level. SJ30, in turn, is positioned as a mid-range PDA, and therefore more appropriate to compare it with models of the same weight category, where the handheld was virtually nothing inferior to its competitors. Sources, Materials:
