Sony CLIÉ PEG-NR70 vs Sony CLIÉ PEG-UX50

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CLIÉ PEG-NR70 compared with CLIÉ PEG-UX50
SonyCLIÉ PEG-NR70SonyCLIÉ PEG-UX50
Overview
ReleasedMarch 2002August 2003
Display
Screen size3.8″3.2″
Resolution480 × 320480 × 320
Sharpness152 pixels per inch180 pixels per inch (better)
PanelLCDLCD
Display typeBacklit TFT colour LCD displaying 65,536 coloursBacklit TFT colour LCD displaying 65,536 colours
Display featuresScreen rotates 180 degrees and folds over the keyboard for handheld useLandscape screen swivels 180 degrees and folds over the keyboard; software Graffiti 2 area
Performance
ChipMotorola Dragonball Super VZSony Handheld Engine CXD2230GA
Memory16 MB–
Storage15 MB–
CPUDragonball Super VZ processor at 66 MHz–
Cameras
Rear cameraNone0.31 MP (better)
Ultra wide cameraNoneNone
Rear camera–CMOS camera rotates 300 degrees; 0.31 MP effective resolution, VGA 640 × 480 photographs, F2.8 lens and 3× digital zoom
Video recording–MPEG-4-based Movie Player format at 160 × 112 pixels with sound
Battery and connections
Battery life (maker's claim)–Up to 2.5 hours
Mobile data optionNoNo
StylusSupported, in the boxSupported, in the box
Keyboard made for itYesYes
Battery life detailBuilt-in lithium-ion polymer battery; maker claims approximately 10 days of PIM use for 30 minutes per day with backlight off, or 7 hours music with display off and 2 hours with display on; user data is erased if left fully dischargedBuilt-in lithium-ion polymer battery; 2.5 hours continuous Wi-Fi at maximum backlight or 4.5 hours at minimum; approximately 14 days PIM use for 30 minutes per day with backlight off and power-saving mode; music playback 16 hours display off or 3 hours at maximum backlight
USB-CUSB cradle for computer syncing; infrared port and Memory Stick slot with MagicGate support; 16 MB DRAM is shared RAM and app/data storage with 15 MB user accessible, while separate 10 MB flash holds system softwareUSB computer syncing, infrared and Memory Stick expansion; maker lists 16 MB user app/data area plus separate 22 MB internal media area, with non-volatile automatic backup; its 104 MB total includes other system memory and is not user storage
Wi-FiNo built-in Wi-FiBuilt-in IEEE 802.11b at 2.4 GHz; 64-bit and 128-bit WEP
BluetoothOptional PEGA-MSB1 Bluetooth module occupies the Memory Stick slotBuilt-in Bluetooth with approximately 10 m line-of-sight range; cannot operate simultaneously with Wi-Fi
Stylus supportIncluded stylus and Graffiti handwriting inputIncluded telescopic stylus with Graffiti 2 and Decuma handwriting input
KeyboardsBuilt-in physical keyboard; software keyboard also availableBuilt-in backlit keyboard with separate number row
Design
Weight200 g175 g (better)
Thickness16.7 mm (better)17.9 mm
Height × width136.6 × 72.3 mm86.5 × 103 mm
Operating systemPalm OSPalm OS
SpeakersBuilt-in mono speaker and stereo headphone outputBuilt-in mono speaker and stereo headphone socket; MP3 and ATRAC3 playback, with MagicGate media required for ATRAC3
Microphones–Built-in mono microphone for voice and video recording
SensorsJog Dial, back button and infrared AV remote transmitterJog Dial, back button and infrared port
MaterialsMagnesium body; main dimensions describe the folded body; listed weight includes the stylusMagnesium alloy body and internal chassis; dimensions describe the closed body and weight includes stylus
Colours–Quartz silver
Software at launchPalm OS 4.1; Japanese model includes ATOK and CLIE Palm Desktop syncing softwareJapanese Palm OS 5.2 with NetFront 3.0, CLIE Mail, Picsel Viewer and CLIE 3D Launcher
In the boxUSB cradle, stylus, mains adaptor, installation CD, stereo headphones and remote controlCharging cradle, mains adaptor and cable, USB cable, telescopic stylus, wrist strap and installation CD

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