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pity. I have had my unit for a few years, and I like it in many ways, but it has a bad habit of letting me down:- With the flip top, in my purse, the application/power switches can be depressed and it apparently powers on. This runs down the batteries, and- All memory is lost.I've taken to using the Palm calendar and directory in my laptop and not the PDA.
I have lost all my info on more than one occasion because of not charging it. So as long as you have a brain and have a computer to back your info up onto, this will work great for you. I have had this PDA for over 4 years now, and I have very little complaints. But it comes with great Sync software and everything gets put right back on it with one click of a button, so no big deal. And the price is right. It is an older PDA, but I mostly use it for contacts, minor notekeeping, calender and date keeping and calculator. Nothing special, but it makes my life easier and it works great for what I need it for.
I'm sorry I bought this product - it does not have the capability to retain your info when the battery runs low - I actually have had to reput my info in every time my battery ran low and I didn't catch it in time - my charger cords does not stay attached to the device properly - it's just a mess - I still have to repurchase another organizer.
This does have it, but it uses too much memory. The color screen displays pictures via PG Pocket well. The SonyStyle.com website offers other, more up to date versions. This works very well for basic organizational needs: address book, calendar, etc. It seems the technology at this point is moving towards PDAs combined with phones or Pocket PCs / GPS combined with bluetooth, cameras, and as many other items as you can fit on it. I have many other books on another memory stick.
This does work well with e-books. After that, I found that the Sony Clie is no longer available in this country through conventional stores (although, is available online, obviously). I purchased mine years ago from Circuit City. I loaded several from the Franklin website onto the memory stick that fits into the handheld. This is a very simple handheld.
Go with a pocket PC if you are interested in word / data files. It does not have it's own camera. I also have a Dictionary, Thesaurus, and World History on the memory stick. I ended up deleting those features so that I would have the memory for other functions. In that way I can have an English-Spanish Spanish-English dictionary at my fingertips.
Even today, this unit's exceptional display quality puts to shame many of the newer, pricier and more sophisticated PDAs currently on the market.In terms of included software, Sony hasn't been as generous with the SJ22 as with its other models. In terms of size, this unit closely resembles a deck of cards: it's slightly larger but just as thick. But perhaps the SJ22's greatest asset is its brilliantly sharp 320x320 color display. This device is reliable and won't let you down. I'm very satisfied with my Sony Clie SJ22, which I've owned now for nearly a year.
You can find many other more expensive PDAs that will give you all that, but the SJ22 is not one of those devices.If you're looking for an excellent, dependable PDA for basic everyday use, the SJ22 would make an excellent choice. I chose this unit because it's among the best (if not THE best) in its class, and I really don't have a need for a high-end PDA that comes with tons of bells and whistles, such as the ability to surf the Web. Aesthetically, the unit looks and feels great, and sports a user-friendly design with buttons and controls that are well placed, well sized and easy to use. You can also visit the Amazon Marketplace, where you might be able to purchase one at a good price.For my basic needs, the SJ22 is a great little PDA that does the job exceptionally well -- it's simply a pleasure to use. Unfortunately, the SJ22 doesn't come with the excellent Documents To Go software, which allows you to use your PDA to work with Microsoft Office documents (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, PDF). But if you're interested in acquiring the SJ22, you can shop for it on eBay -- that's where I bought mine, brand new, at an amazingly low price of $75 USD (the unit I bought was in mint condition, used only once by the previous owner). And a convenient, full-featured alarm clock is also included with this model. Because the SJ22 is an older model that has been discontinued by Sony, these days it's nearly impossible to find it new--or even find it at all--in electronics stores (some stores may still have refurbished models in stock).
While this PDA doesn't come with all the fancy features found in today's more sophisticated units, the SJ22 is a classy PDA that provides exceptional functionality and it should satisfy any user with basic needs.The Jog Dial on the SJ22 is a very nifty feature that adds to the sleekness of this device, making navigation a breeze and something that's even enjoyable. Moreover, it's not at all heavy and can easily fit in a pocket. I think you'll really enjoy this wonderful and easy-to-use Sony device. But several applications have been included for creating and playing videos and for viewing photos. It would have been nice to have Documents To Go, but this application can be purchased separately for about $30 (USD).The SJ22 handles tasks quite well for a PDA powered by Palm OS 4.1.
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