Forced to confess at once - new CLIE PEG-NR70 in my hands have not yet visited, so the machine has to describe to someone else's words, focusing on press releases, photos and articles unknown to me Mr Salmon (Wes Salmon), published on the Internet. So, Sony is once again pleased with the computer society in all respects an outstanding Pocket PC. Even the general view of the new machine is impressive - folding, the two halves, the construction of housing, availability of built-in keyboard, color screen, full sound. In the model NR70V, among other things, there is also a built-in digital camera ... One word - went to get acquainted.
Sonin become
Innovations so that you do not know where to start ... Let's try from the outset. Light base of a new computer is different from its predecessors elongated shape. It is the overall family typewriter Sony, few beyond the limits of the form factor Palm, which is a clone of the CLIE PEG-NR70 is. The large size (although the computer does not look bulky) due to a number of features. First, the larger screen size. Second, the presence of built-in keyboard (to reduce its infinitely impossible). Third, the presence of the camera (in the model NR70V), which in the body requires a certain place.
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The outlines of the new machines are charming ... Pay attention to "cot" synchronization. The computer is in it at a steep angle, almost horizontal. But it is another thing, look at the slot for a pen. Great, right? However, feather pen, and the sight attracts some too unusual resolution color screen. And it is indeed unusual for handheld computers - big, very big, we can say very much. 320x480 pixels! What? Compare the size of the screen (as well as overall dimensions), a new computer with its predecessors (still actively selling and not obsolete). Distinguish the NR-70 can precisely display area.
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There have particularly noted that the high resolution screen remains unused dressing as a program that supports a resolution of 320x480 pixels virtually none. Moreover, even proprietary applications do not support high-resolution (left side of the screen unused). It remains to await the outcome of the labor party developers and programmers to Sony. If high resolution is, then, is someone who needs it? However, since Sony has unveiled its NR series, most developers obyavilio intention to create versions of applications with support for resolutions of 320x480 and a virtual field of Graffiti. That has been done can be read here. A small summary of technical characteristics. Screen (since I started with him) aktivnomatrichny adjustable reflective (reflective) backlight and a 16-bit color. The central processor usual for Palm Dragonball VZ processor with a clock frequency of 66 MHz. (Already interesting, huh?) Memory capacity is also normal - 8 MB of permanent memory (most likely a flash) and 16 megabytes of memory operations. Not a lot, considering the availability of built-in camera model NR-70V. Lithium-polymer battery (moda!), infrared port and USB. Itself - a slot for flash memory cards Memory Stick. Dimensions 13.9 computer x7, 2x1, 7, see now on the construction of housing. Foldable computer and consists of two halves connected by a hinge at the top. The same hinge on the movable base mounted camera lens (model only NR70V), multi-function indicator light and an oblong button on the machine with a battery indicator.If we compare the computer's built-in camera with the Sony attachable camera for Pocket PC Casio, it should be noted that executed in the CompactFlash card format camera JK-710DC produces images of approximately the same quality. But this is a topic for another conversation ... Discarding the top, soft cover, find built-in keyboard. Namely - four ordinary for Palm Quick Launch Buttons core applications, the two navigation buttons on the screen, tiddly "iron" keyboard, and a lot of free (completely useless) space. Yes ...
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What is wrong with them? Why are so many empty seats? You can be the same as a cheat, to use the panel under the larger keys, though not located entirely standard. The above-mentioned Salmon said that has not adapted to write via this keyboard, although seemingly very much wanted to get rid of the doodles Graffiti (but work with handwriting input from the high resolution screen has become more comfortable). The keyboard is equipped with not even the keys - tiny buttons. And is designed to provide short notes with the thumbs of both hands. (In words, looks clumsy, but it is easy to provide - the computer is on the palms, thumbs to push buttons. By the same experience with Pocket Computer literacy Sharp Zaurus, which has a similar keyboard, showed that this is a very convenient way to set small amounts of text). To end the system of governance, we note the presence of traditional computer navigation wheel Sony Jog Dial, which can be scrolled by selecting items menu or scroll down the page and click to run.
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Next to the navigation wheel on the connector stereotelefonov and control buttons (new computer CLIE PEG-NR70V pictured below). More about the keyboard. Buttons (no, this is not the key - and said to try them in the Salmon) in the form of a recessed circular areas. What kind of question arises, one must have a finger to cater specifically to the desired button without clicking the next? Or for typing, use staffing pen? Although it is better to have a keyboard, than none at all. So - thanks, of course ... But the system buttons, and it shows in the photo are made accurately and conveniently. They are in a metal (or metallized plastic - it does not matter) and a frame of sufficient size. Okay, let's leave aside the lower part of the body and turn to the upper part. It is in her home "schtick" NR70. The upper part of the body, which is mounted touch screen, executed swing. Moreover, the two degrees of freedom - the cover can be closed, opened and rotated around the horizontal axis. This allows us to radically alter the computer.
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When folded, when the screen is deployed to the "face" to the keyboard, it is tightly closed and most secure plastic housing. Expanding, expanding and storing the screen with the back of the keyboard, we get the usual (only appearance) handheld computer with touch-screen input. And if we expand the computer "house" - the screen facing out, the machine will be required electronic picture frames. None of your co-worker does not go past - says Mr. Salmon, and this with it's hard to disagree.In general, considering a new machine (if still in the photos), we can safely say - the phone is outstanding. Nothing of the kind and number of "do not lie."
Sonya's brains
Sony CLIE PEG-NR70/NR70V running the operating system Palm OS version 4.1. This suggests a complete software compatibility and support for all standard applications for new Palm `s. So to describe, seems to be nothing ... But it's Sony! And new multimedia computer to impossibility. Consequently, the native functions Palm OS extended only as far as permitted by the amazing hardware of the new machines. Here are the most interesting (from my point of view) applets from a kit PEG-NR70/NR70V. Video. Player gMovie known owners of all PDA Sony, since the first model S300. Application, in general, fun, but useless. With the help of the universal program-converter Picture Gear (in the computer suite is its lightweight version Lite) video file is transferred from the MPEG format pdb, is pumped into the machines memory and reproduced by the player gMovie. Salmon wrote that the increased screen resolution and a powerful processor to a large extent affected the quality of video playback, but still close to the Pocket PC machine Sony looks pale.
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Schedule. And again - Picture Gear Lite. With this program you can optimize for high-quality display on the Sony still pictures, then to the viewer through PhotoStand view them and even send someone an e-mail. Program PhotoStand, designed for viewing photos and organizing a slide show (it was her meant Salmon, using a pocket computer as an electronic picture frames). PhotoStand so far the only program that fully implements the graphics capabilities of NR70 and allows to display graphics at a maximum resolution of 320x480 pixels. In this case, the image can be deployed to 90 degrees, replacing the portrait orientation to landscape. Sound. Software player audio file format MP3 Sony Audio Player new PDA model inherited from the PEG-N700. The player has more control over playback, enhanced bass and switch module rendering (as in WinAmp). Salmon was unhappy with the fact that the player does not work in fullscreen mode, limited to the square of 320x320 pixels. We stand in solidarity with him again.
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System improvements - backup program backup, overwriting, and synchronization of data on flash memory cards Memory Stick - omit. Suffice it to say that computers are now working with Sony memory cards is better (though I, another user CPC family, and did not know about these specific problems - there is no perfection in the world). Here's what's really funny - the presence in the standard delivery program CLIE RMC. This is nothing like a universal remote control for all types of video recorders, television sets and players DVD ... No, not all, Salmon was unable to activate NR70 with some TiVo production, surprisingly, the same Sony. What can I say ... Rack up expensive equipment and then not know what to do with it. A company is Sony, I think, is so large that the computer part of it does not know what he was doing some TV. And vice versa ...
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Of the things you can note new email client that supports multimedia attachments, including photos taken at the CCP. And some super-duper "risovalka - graphics editor capable of producing images with resolutions from 88h88 to 320x320 pixels. That is, full-leaf, no matter how hard you try, you still do not narisuesh ... Well, do not. Let's take a look at the camera, a built-in NR70V. Curiously the same - no strength.
Sonin languid glance
New computer, released in two versions - with a digital camera and without it. The reason is clear - someone needs a camera, someone - no. True, it's worth noting that the price difference is not so great, the computer with the camera only costs a hundred dollars more. The same plug-in camera from Casio's two and a half times more expensive. And yet, I personally still questionable - who offended built fotoapparatikom insignificant by the standards of digital photography permit, conditional automatic exposure, no flash, but still not very easy to handle? But Sony produces and refines these models. A camera appear not only in the CPC, but also in cell phones (a boom). Hence, the demand is there? So - is there. In addition, a considerable ... Then, in fact you should at least hypothetically, to try on. All of a sudden like that? Sony would not be Sony, if built into a great handheld camera is inferior. By the way - the company produces high-grade digital cameras, with high-Zeiss optics and a very high-quality automation. This is expensive and prestigious chamber, which is convenient to work with, and hold - it's nice ... From the built-in pocket typewriter camera should not expect high sensitive or high-speed shutter. Maximum resolution as a camera for Pocket PC - 240x320 pixels. There are two low-resolution (although it would seem, let alone below) 160x120 (especially Palm `ovsky" Resolution of the ") and 88h88 pixels. For creativity, even the maximum resolution that will not do for fun - why not. Here's a snapshot of the master Selmana, clearly demonstrating the power of the camera NR70V. (Very artistic photo, is not it?)
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Videography built-in camera does not seem to reach. Although it is somewhat strange - shooting in low resolution with a frequency of 15 frames "afford" the most simple digital cameras, toys. Among the additional features present in the frame automatically imprinting the date and the opportunity to illustrate kadrikami 88h88 address book. (The main thing - then do not be frightened, accidentally stumbled on a similar portrait). Unpleasant feature - the computer automatically assigns the names of images, which change in the CPC can not be ... On the other hand provided a completely correct work with flash memory cards, so you will not be on "starvation rations", clicking the camera (more so a computer) to the left and right. How quickly when using the camera consumes battery power is not yet known. In the usual "nefotograficheskom mode battery lasts for seven hours of continuous operation.
Our dear Sonia
Computers Sony CLIE PEG-NR70 and NR70V just been published. But, recalling the history of previous models of Japanese craftsmen, we can say with confidence - these cars will have very soon. And yet they do not, the cost can only speak in the manner alleged. In the U.S., new PDAs sold at a price of 500-600 dollars (as always - without a dollar) for the NR70 and NR70V respectively. In Russia will be U.S. $ 150 more expensive ...By the way, Sony have to say 'thank you' for what it does not cease to raise the bar and his own example shows how to be a PDA-class - powerful, beautiful and expensive. The authors, translation: