Sony 2002 SmartPhone Articles

Sony to release new memory sticks up to 1GB! But they won't work on any current PDA's!?! 12/12/2002

Rumors have Sony planning to release 256MB, 512MB and 1GB memory sticks, dubbed memory stick pro. The official announcement should come at t

Review -- Sony Clie NX60 and NX70V 12/1/2002

Sony owns the record for the most PDA's ever to be released in one year. The Clie NX60 and NX70V mark the ninth and tenth PDA's to be releas

20% off all leather Sony Clie cases from Sena 11/21/2002

Sena makes a great case this is much easier on the wallet than most. If you've been thinking about buying a case for your PDA, wait no longe

Sony Moves to PocketPC...For Gaming! 11/15/2002

Sony will be sticking with the Palm OS for it's hardware devices, but that doesn't stop them from developing software for the PocketPC Platf

Sony Clie NX70V First Thoughts 11/13/2002

I’ve had the NX70V for a couple days now and have gathered a few thoughts and observations for you. Many of my comparisons will be against t

Sony Clile NX-Series to Support Flash 11/4/2002

Sony has been slow to release their new Clie NX70 PDA's and now we might know why. Sony has announced they will support Macromedia's Flash p

Brighthand Reviews the Sony Clie NX70V 11/4/2002

The NX70V is Sony's new high-end model with a 320 by 480 pixel screen, plus an integrated video camera and a keyboard. It runs Palm OS 5 on

Sony to color some of it's Clie's - The cases that is! 10/30/2002

Most PDA's give you few choices in the color selection of the case that protects your investment. For years they've come in all different sh

BrightBytes™: Treo 180, Total Remote, Sony, and More 10/29/2002

Handspring has dropped the price of the Treo 180, a Pocket PC universal remote control add-on will be out next month, Sony is releasing colo

Sony to incorporate television into their next PDA's 10/26/2002

Sony Japan has officially confirmed rumors that it had created one of the smallest television tuners ever. The plan is to incorporate these

Sony Pushes WiFi NX70 Features...at McDonalds 10/21/2002

The CLIE NX70 was launched last week in Japan, one feature Sony is pushing to entice consumers is the built in WiFi ability achieved through

Review of Sony Clie PEG-NX70V Handheld 10/21/2002

The Singapore Palm User Group (SPUG) has a hands on review of the new Clie NX70V. This is the first in-depth look at the device I've seen an

FCC Approves Sony Ericsson P800 for U.S. (Pics) 10/15/2002

Sony Ericsson will now be able to go forward with it's release of the P800 smartphone in the U.S. As first reported by Smartphonecentral.co

Sony buys into PalmSource 10/9/2002

Yesterday Sony invested $20 million in PalmSource to help give it some life as the software company splits from the Palm hardware venture. $

First Impressions of the Sony Clie NX70V 10/8/2002

A Japanese handheld enthusiast offer his hands-on impressions (and a few pictures) of Sony's upcoming Palm OS 5 handheld, the Clie NX70V.

Sony Invests $20 Million in PalmSource 10/8/2002

Palm Platform licensee Sony will own a slice of PalmSource once it's spin off from Palm, Inc. is completed.

BrightBytes™: Card Export, Gameloft, pdaGOLFPRO, Handspring, Sony Cases 10/3/2002

Use a Palm as a Windows SD card reader, there are two new games from Gameloft, get golf tips from a pro, the Treo 270 is available in Mexico

UPDATE - Less than a week after threatening to sue us, Sony makes the NX series official (new pictures) 10/2/2002

The silver Clie NX70V is now on sale at SonyStyle for $599. This is a pre-order with devices shipping on or before 10/28. They have also add

Sony Announces First Palm OS 5 Models 10/2/2002

The NX Series will run on 200 MHz ARM-based processors and have the same general shape as the NR series except that they will include a slot

RUMOR: Sony to release the Clie PEG-NX70V (pictures) - UPDATE 9/26/2002

Sony's PR Firm, communications official and attorney have "requested" we remove the pictures and PDF we received via email. We have done so,

Sony discontinues the NR70 series in Japan 9/23/2002

It seems as if the end is near for the popular and powerful Clie NR70 series. Sony Japan has removed the device altogether from it's Web sto

My Sony Clie SJ30 Has a Button Failure. Now What? 9/23/2002

For whatever reason, the power button on my SJ30 has stopped responding. I've had the unit for less than a month, so this is not good. A qui

REVIEW: Sony Clie SJ30 9/15/2002

Sony has been working hard to make a Clie for everybody. This is readily apparent as the SJ30 marks their eighth, yes EIGHTH PDA this year.

Can't get enough of the Sony Ericsson P800? 9/13/2002

If you're like me and can't wait to get your hands on the new P800, here's a link to a ton of pictures for you to drool over. A few other de

UPDATE - Sony Clie T615 for only $249.99! 9/10/2002

Circuit City is selling its remaining stock of Sony T615Cs for $250 while supplies last. Add it to your cart to get the $250 price. B

Sony to Release Their Bluetooth Memory Stick Accessory in Europe 9/3/2002

According to a German news source, Heise News, Sony will release the much anticipated memory stick Bluetooth card in Europe this month. We h

Brighthand reviews the Sony Clie SJ30 8/30/2002

Despite soft sales in the handheld market, Sony continues to pump out new models, including the new Clie PEG-SJ30, the third member of its S

Sony to retire the Clie NR70 and the NR70V? Perhaps...and the Sony Clie NR90 could be next! 8/24/2002

The Hong Kong Palm User group is suggesting that the Clie NR70 series may be nearing it's end. Stores in Tokyo are not receiving new units,

Brighthand Reviews the Sony Clie SJ20 8/16/2002

Sony Clie Video Game Controller Coming Soon 8/14/2002

Sony's Hong Kong site now has details on the Sony Clie Game Controller PEGA-GC10. Most Clie's have a high-end color screen, why not make it

New Sony SJ Series CLIES for September 8/13/2002

It's another week and two more Clies appear to be on the release date horizon for the U.S. Today on Sony Australia the SJ20 and SJ30 Clie de

REVIEW: Sony Ericsson P800 8/13/2002

NetEconomie (France) has posted their first thoughts on the oh so anticipated Sony Ericsson P800. The translation is a little rough, but I t

REVIEW: Hot New Cases for the Sony Clie from Sena 8/5/2002

Sena Cases produces only the highest quality leather cases. Clie owners listen up! They're designed only for the Sony Clie series. So they'r

Sony Clie N760 for $250, T415 $150 8/2/2002

For a limited time Sony has some great deals on refurbished units. They all come with a 90 day warranty and have a history of being top-notc

Sony Ericsson P800 release estimate confirmed 7/30/2002

Sony Ericsson has confirmed the release of the P800 will be in the fourth quarter of this year in the US. The P800 was slated for release in

More Clie's From Sony: PEG-SJ20 and PEG-SJ30 7/27/2002

As if their pace of new units wasn't fast enough, Sony looks to keep things rolling with two new units. It's only been a few days since the

New Sony PEG-SL10 PDA Confirmed (Pics, Specs) 7/22/2002

Last week bargainPDA.com was the first to report on the rumor of a new PDA offering from Sony, today Sony has confirmed the release of the S

Sony to release a new low-end PDA 7/18/2002

I was a bit shocked to see on PC Mall a reference to a new low-end Palm OS PDA from Sony. There are no pictures, but a price tag of $149 and

RUMOR: Sony Ericsson P800 Available in Germany This Week (pictures) 7/18/2002

Multiple sources are now claiming that Sony Ericsson will have the P800 on German store shelves as early as this week. The early release is

But wait, there's more...Sony makes the Clie PEG-T665 official 6/24/2002

In a day where news was abound, Sony would not be denied their time in the spotlight. Enter the expected Clie T665, a blend of what is good

Brighthand Reviews the Sony Clie T665C 6/24/2002

Sony's high-end color handheld is thin and lightweight, and comes with a fast processor, plenty of memory, and a MemoryStick slot for expans

Sony Releases a Compact Flash Expansion Sled for the Clie NR70 series (picture) 6/10/2002

A new sled has popped up on Sony's Japanese site that will allow the Clie NR70 series to expand quite a bit more than the single memory stic

Brighthand Reviews the Sony NR70V 6/3/2002

Sony's top of the line handheld, the clamshell-shaped Clie NR70V, combines a fast processor, large display, keyboard, and even a digital cam

Sony slashing prices on their Clie 615 and Clie 360 6/1/2002

Sony has cut thier prices on the popular 615 and 320 Clie models. The 615 has been dropped $100 and the 320, $20.

It's official, Sony confirms the release of the Clie 650 5/29/2002

Sony has added the Clie 650 to their Japanese Web site, with more details. Here are a few more pictures to keep you busy until the release (

New PDA from Sony, slips onto Amazon's "shelves" 5/21/2002

In a slip-up that only lasted minutes, Amazon posted a mysterious product on their site, the Sony Clie PEG-C20. Just what is this device and

First Thoughts: Sony Clie PEG-NR70V/U 5/7/2002

Wow. This Clie is going to be huge. We all knew it, even before it hit store shelves. Mix in a larger version of the 760 screen, the enterta

In-depth look of the much anticipated Sony Ericsson P800 smartphone 4/27/2002

The Register has taken an in-depth look at the P800 and they like what they see.

Sony PEGA T615 Going Fast! - UPDATE 4/23/2002

eCost.com has a super deal on the Sony 615, Thanks to Harsh for pointing it out on the boards

Sony Clie 415 being retired 4/3/2002

The Clie 415’s life appears to be nearing its end, at least in Sony’s e-store. The 415 was one of the most ill conceived PDA’s ever released

The Sony Clie NR70V, the best Palm OS PDA ever! 3/30/2002

PC magazine has their first take of the new Sony Clie NR70 series PDA. With the line between a high-end PDA and a low-end laptop getting mor

Quick Hits: Sony's new NR line of PDA's shipping in May and video of Sony's new PDA cell phone 3/28/2002

CNET is reporting that the PEG-NR70 will be available for around $500, and the PEG-NR70V will cost about $600. Both will begin shipping in e

Sony CLIE PEG-NR70 Pictures! 3/18/2002

New pictures and flash demos of the Sony Clie PEG-NR70 are in place, click this article to see!

Palminfocenter has more Details on the New Sony NR Series 3/14/2002

Since Sony announced the PEG-NR70 and PEG-NR70V in Japan earlier this week, they have garnered unprecedented attention. While as much inform

Sony releases 2 new PDA's in Tokyo, US models to follow 3/11/2002

Both devices, the Clie PEG-NR70V and PEG-NR70, run on the Palm operating system, and flip open to reveal a 320-pixel-by-480-pixel color scre

Sony Unveils Updated Clie Handheld 3/7/2002

Company's latest PDA will be launched next week in Japan, but when will it be available in the U.S.?

More info on the Sony Ericsson PDA Phone 3/6/2002

Here's a pretty cool demo of the new phone in all it's glory. Built in digital camera, GSM netwrok, large color screen...this definitely loo

Sony to release a PDA/phone combo unit in the US 3/6/2002

Mobile phone maker Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications is set to make the American debut of a handful of new high-tech mobile phones Wednesd

Sony's new Clies ready to do business 1/16/2002

Sony puts the pressure on Palm and Handspring as it targets business with the PEG-T615C which also adds a TFT color screen and doubles as a

Sony to release the S360 to replace the popular 320 1/3/2002

As reported in a number of other places, all indicators are pointing towrad Sony releasing yet another PDA. The new 360 that is rumored to r