Sony PEG-SJ30(Liquid black)

I acquired this unit from a client as I am a Trading Assistant. It operates on the Palm system, not a preference, but I remain unbiased for testing purposes. Overall, I was quite pleased. It would serve the needs of an individual that needs to be organizes, without the bells and whistles. I tested it for a day.

SIZE
My favorite feature. It's just so tiny compared to other PDA's! Length 2 1/2 in Width 1 1/2 in. x Height 4 in. My hand is small (a woman's size small glove) and it nestled easily with a one hand operation. It fit neatly in the front pocket of sweat pants as well as the smaller back pockets.


CHARGES
I bought a USB sync charger to test it and at 30 minutes the battery charged for an 75 minutes of high light heavy use. I was impressed.


SCREEN RESOLUTION
Considering that the unit is 6 years old, the resolution was impressive as well; at 320 x 320 the colors are adequate. I played with it in various lights, in the dark as well as sunlight. Of course my eyes have been spoiled with the screens of late but again to look up a quick number or set an appointment, it served the purpose.

PROGRAMS
I use my PDA for Excel, Word, and the Address Book feature. The unit does not include the MS Programs, but can be used with MS Pocket. With the proper software, it can be easily synced with the PC or MAC.

The alarm was largely displayed, but I would have liked a higher volume.

The calculator program was lovely; large and stylus not needed.

FEATURES AND BUTTONS
It had an ability to beam, although I did not test the feature.

The jog dial on the side was a convenient and needed feature. This seems to be a Sony Signature as the jog dials are built into Vaio's as well.

PICTURE FEATURES
Sony packed it's own software in the unit, such as pictures and movies. I did not test for those featurers. A large assortment of software remains available however.

OVERALL
A neatly packed organizing tool in a small package.