Personal Stereo Meets Productivity: Sony Launches New Optional MP3 Module for CLIE Handhelds and New Musical CLIE Model

The PEGA-SA500 MP3 module enables MP3 audio file playback on all non-audio CLIE models, including the N610C, S320 and S300 handhelds, by connecting to the serial port of these devices.

The module reads MP3 audio files stored on Memory Stick(R) media (sold separately) and also enables stereo sound with gMovie(TM) application video clips by way of a digital signal processor (DSP) integrated into the unit. The CLIE SA500 accessory comes supplied with headphones and an installation CD-ROM with the following applications:

-- CLIE Audio Player application

-- PictureGear(TM) 4.4 Lite

-- RealJukebox(R) 2 Basic for Sony (Real Networks)

-- gMovie version 1.4 (Generic Media)

PEG-N760C: The Standard in Multimedia Palm-Powered(TM) Handhelds

Incorporating Palm OS software version 4.1 and compatibility with Microsoft's new Windows(R) XP operating system, the CLIE N760C handheld features a color palette with more than 65,000 colors available, which translates into more vivid digital images. And because the new device features a reflective TFT LCD screen, those images can be seen both indoors and out.

To enable users access to their personal library of legacy and downloaded copyright-protected audio content, the CLIE N760C handheld plays both native MP3 and encoded-ATRAC3 audio files. The unit reads digital audio files directly from a Memory Stick(R) memory card (8MB card supplied), freeing up the internal 8MB (7MB available) of memory for standard personal information management (PIM) applications, such as address book, memo and calendar. ATRAC3 audio files require the use of Magic Gate Memory Stick media, which are sold separately. The unit comes equipped with an audio remote controller and the popular headband-free w.ear(TM) headphones.

As with the N710C and N610C models, the new handheld's enhanced Jog Dial(TM) navigator allows for easy, one-hand access to applications and information. Located directly below the Jog Dial navigator, there is a Back button that allows for incremental back screen searches.

Expanding Possibilities: Memory Stick Media

Both embedded and optional audio players can download or transfer up to four hours of digital audio content on a single 128MB Memory Stick card. Available in 8MB, 16MB, 32MB, 64MB and 128MB capacities, Memory Stick memory cards allow consumers to share and transfer digital photos, videos, music and other digital files among a myriad of Memory Stick media-enabled devices, such as CLIE handhelds, digital cameras, PCs and digital music players.

Key Product Specifications (CLIE PEG-N760C model)

-- Palm OS(R) software version 4.1

-- Motorola(R) Dragonball VZ 33MHz processor

-- Jog Dial navigator with "Back" button

-- Memory: 8MB (7MB available) (DRAM)/4MB (Flash)/8MB (Memory

Stick media)

-- Interface: USB Cradle/Infrared Port/Memory Stick expansion

slot

-- LCD: High-contrast, front-lit reflective TFT color display,

320 x 320-pixel resolution (some third party applications may

display at a lower resolution)

-- Power: Lithium Ion polymer rechargeable battery (internal)

-- Dimensions: 2 7/8" (W) x 4 3/4" (H) x 11/16" (D)

-- Lightweight: approximately 5.65 oz. with stylus

Memory Stick Import (handheld application) & Memory Stick Export (PC application)

-- Install Palm OS(R)-based applications directly onto Memory