Sony CLIÉ NX Series
| Company type | Product line |
|---|---|
| Industry | Personal digital assistants |
| Predecessor | Sony CLIÉ NR series |
| Successor | Sony CLIÉ NZ series |
| Products | Handheld PDAs running Palm OS 5.0 |
| Owner | Sony |
The Clie NX lineup represented Sony's handheld PDA devices, marking their initial series to operate on Palm OS 5.0. These units showcased a clamshell form factor equipped with a vertically rotatable display, and the majority of models incorporated a swiveling camera.
Models
Following the NR series, the NX series was introduced as its successor.
PEG-NX60 & PEG-NX70V
Launched in October 2002, the NX60 and NX70V were Sony's ninth and tenth PDA releases within that year. The NX70V distinguished itself by including a VGA (0.3MP) digital camera, while otherwise mirroring the specifications of the NX60.
Both devices supported expansion through Memory Stick and CompactFlash card slots; notably, the CompactFlash slot was designated as a "Wireless Communication Slot," compatible exclusively with Sony's wireless LAN cards (PEGA-WL100 and PEGA-WL110). Subsequent third-party drivers expanded functionality to enable CompactFlash memory storage support.
Specifications
- Palm OS: Version 5.0
- Processor: Intel XScale PXA250 running at 200 MHz
- Memory: 16MB RAM, 16MB ROM
- Screen: 480 × 320 pixels, 16-bit color depth
- Audio: Built-in amplifier, speaker, headphone output
- Ports: USB connector
- Expansion Slots: Memory Stick Pro, CompactFlash (Type II), Wireless LAN via CF card
- Connectivity: Infrared
- Power: Rechargeable lithium-ion battery
- Dimensions & Weight: 5.5 × 2.875 × 0.94 inches; 8 ounces
- Color Option: Silver
PEG-NX73V & PEG-NX80V
Introduced in May 2003, the PEG-NX73V and PEG-NX80V featured subtle design refinements alongside enhanced CompactFlash capabilities that supported file storage. The NX80 model upgraded memory to 32MB and incorporated a 1.3MP CCD camera, whereas the NX73 maintained a 16MB RAM configuration and a VGA (0.3MP) camera.
Specifications
- Operating System: Palm OS 5.0
- CPU: Intel XScale PXA263 ARM processor at 200 MHz
- Memory: 16 MB RAM for NX73 / 32 MB RAM for NX80; user-accessible memory of 11 MB / 27 MB respectively with an additional 5 MB reserved for system use
- Display: 480 × 320 resolution with 16-bit color support
- Audio Features: Internal amplifier and speaker, built-in microphone, headphone jack with remote control connectivity
- External Interfaces: USB port
- Expansion Options: Memory Stick Pro, CompactFlash (Type II), Wireless LAN compatibility
- Wireless Communication: Infrared (Bluetooth included on European variants)
- Battery Type: Rechargeable lithium-ion polymer
- Physical Size: 2.9 × 0.9 × 5.3 inches
- Weight: Approximately 8 ounces
- Finish Color: Metallic Grey
- Camera Specs: VGA (0.3MP) on NX73 / 1.3MP CCD on NX80; video recording at 160 × 112 resolution
- Input Device: Miniature QWERTY keyboard
Accessories
Several key peripherals were designed for use with the NX series:
Game Controller
The PEGA-GC10 was an attachable game controller that enhanced interactive gaming experiences.
Wireless LAN Card
Sony produced two wireless LAN cards—PEGA-WL100 and PEGA-WL110—both compliant with the 802.11b standard to facilitate internet connectivity. However, Palm OS version 5.0 imposed a file transfer size limit capped at 1MB.
See also
Sony CLIÉ NZ Series: The NZ lineup followed as the successor to the NX series.