Rumor: Sony to Release NX Series with OS 5 (Updated)
An anonymous source has give CliéSource the description of a pair of future Sony handhelds called the NX series. These will have the same form factor as the NR series, including the clamshell shape and built-in keyboard. They will run Palm OS 5 on an Intel XScale processor. Like the NR series, they will use a 320 by 480 screen.
Update: An annonymous source has given Geek.com some pictures and details on the NX70V. This source says it will use a 200 MHz processor and have 16 MB of RAM. A spokesperson from Sony has requested that these images be removed from PIC and we (reluctantly) consented. -Ed
If Sony is releasing handhelds with XScale processors, it has two to choose from. The PXA250 runs at up to 400 MHz while the PXA210 runs at up to 200 MHz. Both are fully ARM architecture compliant and are part of the Palm OS Ready Program.
Like the NR series, there will be one model in the NX series with a camera and one without. The one with the camera will be capable of taking video in MPEG4 format at 640 by 480.
They will have a CompactFlash slot, though this won't work with memory cards, only Sony-branded 802.11 cards. Sony offers sleds for some of its models that let them use some Compact Flash add-ons but not memory cards. These sleds, however, are available only in Japan. This source didn't say anything about a Memory Stick slot but it seems extremely unlikely Sony would release a handheld without one of these, especially if the CF slot can't use memory cards.
Update: The source from Geek.com says the CompactFlash slot will only work with Sony's wireless LAN card, PEGA-WL100.
It will have a built-in microphone and still have the same MP3 playback ability as the NR series.
It will use Sony's standard HotSync port, the same one used on the current NR series.
On the software side, this source reports that the NX series will ship with a web browser, presumably the one PalmSource announced recently. The built-in apps have been re-written to take advantage of the virtual Graffiti area.
Update: It will use the standard application Launcher, which has hi-res+ support, but the user will also have the option of a new view of applications which has been designed to make the device easy to use for first-time handheld buyers.
According to this source, the NX series will be announced next week and will be available at the end of October. The version without the camera will cost $500 and the one with it will be $600.
Update: In the inventory system of a major electronics retailer there are two new Sony models listed: the PEG-NX60 and the PEG-NX70V. Since this is an inventory system, the only information available besides the model number is the amount of RAM, which is 16 MB for both, and the price, which is $500 for the NX60 and $600 for the NX70V. The system lists two different entries for the NX70V; one has a color listed as grey, the other silver.
This model bears a resemblance to a previous rumor from The Gadgeteer that described an upcoming Sony model with a clamshell shape, an Intel processor, and a CompactFlash slot only for peripherals.
Related Information:
- PIC: Rumor: Details on Upcoming Sony Handheld (August 7, 2002)
- PIC: Two PalmOS-Ready XScale Chips Announced by Intel (February 12, 2002)
- PIC: Sony Forum
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640 x 480???
RE: Ed's Take on This
Jason
RE: 640 x 480???
RE: Ed's Take on This
Reggie
http://www.cliesource.com
RE: 640 x 480???
it´s just the resolution.
320x320 displays are the same size as 160x160 displays.
but the 480x640 doesn´t make sense:
it´s a 3:4 ratio while hires+ (320x480) has a 2:3
RE: Ed's Take on This
RE: 640 x 480???
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. . . . A 3x4 screen
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....... A 5x7 screen
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Both the same size, but pixels packed more densely. Result is lines are less jaggy.
RE: Ed's Take on This
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Reggie
http://www.cliesource.com
Palm Tungsten T vs. Sony Clié NX70V
http://ragingbull.lycos.com/mboard/boards.cgi?board=PALM&read=41860
RE: Recording Resolution
160 x 112 pixels. Approx. 2Mb per Min. MPEG4
2Mb per min. looks alot to me for a 160 X 112 video. Can someone validate this in terms of typical bit rates for MPEG4. It could be due to the framerate (could not find it in the PDF)
Zuber
SWEET. Looks like no Dungsten for me!
RE: SWEET. Looks like no Dungsten for me!
RE: SWEET. Looks like no Dungsten for me!
No worries, AOL suits some just fine as well ;-)
RE: SWEET. Looks like no Dungsten for me!
That tells us that you use super-sized, ultra heavy duty pockets in order to be able to carry that huge and heavy laptop wannabe (palm couldn't be also).
RE: SWEET. Looks like no Dungsten for me!
RE: SWEET. Looks like no Dungsten for me!
Besides Microsoft had to change the name of its OS in order to forget the disastrous results of the WinCE. As a matter of fact, recently there are lots of comments on the 200mhz chip failure in PPC.
Anyway, I respect your choice.
RE: SWEET. Looks like no Dungsten for me!
RE: SWEET. Looks like no Dungsten for me!
RE: SWEET. Looks like no Dungsten for me!
When it was leaked out that Palm had the new Tungsten to come out, many Sony fans were flaming the item, and one of the greatest flames was about the 16MB memory. At the same time talking about how Sony innovates. There still seems to be this attitude, but the notice on the new Sony OS5 devices are the same as the NR series of today, but with OS5 and ARM. Don't get me wrong, Sony has made many great strides, especially with multimedia over the Palm, but now we can see that they have taken pause.
RE: SWEET. Looks like no Dungsten for me!
I am sorry some stupid troll said your Tungsten T is a POS, on another thought, hmm .... Get a LIFE
Dungsten already outdated.
RE: Dungsten already outdated.
I could puke
I guess all you NR70 owners were just lab rats after all.
Looks like no Clue to me!
RE: SWEET. Looks like no Dungsten for me!
First CF card Slot
First to support extended memory
First QVGA screen
ONLY dual slot machine
Handera
Handera
Handera
People can choose the slimness or thickness of their Handera based on the clip on they purchase.
Make sure the mic and speaker are in the right configuration for a phone, in case the CF phone comes out. Relying on the ear buds is too cumbersome.
RE: SWEET. Looks like no Dungsten for me!
No, I want to be a brand new NX-90 ;)))
RE: SWEET. Looks like no Dungsten for me!
One hit wonders that is all they ever were and will be. It is insulting that Palm still lists them as licensees, idiots could not even afford to pony up for OS4.0
RE: SWEET. Looks like no Dungsten for me!
Ahhhh, what a life! Actually, make that "Get a life!!!"
RE: SWEET. Looks like no Dungsten for me!
Actually the Alphasmart Dana has two SD slots.
And in another post:
"One hit wonders that is all they ever were and will be. It is insulting that Palm still lists them as licensees, idiots could not even afford to pony up for OS4.0"
Oh aren't you a clever boy. Amazing how it'll still do stuff your Clie can't. And amazing how it's features creep into devices by the other licensees. Amazing how other PalmOS licensees have HandEra do work on some aspects of their products.
Maybe you're insulted by the other licensees not putting out a flurry of devices. Symbol, AlphaSmart, and Garmin.
Grow up.
Handera gone
RE: SWEET. Looks like no Dungsten for me!
Sony blew it in several areas due to their corporate Betamax mentality -- the CF is stupidly limited to Sony proprietary stuff and they haven't really done antything about their small Mem Sticks. They need to boost external storage and CF would have done wonders -- they could then take the decade they need to make a 256 MB mem stick without looking stupid.
At least Palm uses SD -- you can get 512 MB NOW not in some hazy timeline.
The good thing is that someone will probably hack the crap out of the worthless CF slot so CF memory cards can be used in them. If this occurs, I'll probably pick the NX up in 3 months when it's disontinued and save myself $100.
RE: Adios Handera
RE: SWEET. Looks like no Dungsten for me!
I can't believe that Sony is so stuck in their proprietary mentality that they don't realize real CF support will be on Palm OS 5 soon from other companies.
RE: SWEET. Looks like no Dungsten for me!
So when can we expect a Handera OS 5 product ?

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Ed's Take on This
Ignore this message. I misread the CliéSource article and thought it said the NX series will have a 640 by 480 screen. Instead, its camera will be able to take pictures at 640 by 480. According to this source, the screen will be 320 by 480 the same as the NR series.
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