Sony CLIÉ PEG-SJ22
| Industry | Electronics |
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| Founded | May 7, 1946 in Tokyo, Japan |
| Headquarters | Tokyo , Japan |
| Products | Consumer electronics, including handheld devices such as the Sony CLIÉ PEG-SJ22 |
The Sony CLIÉ PEG-SJ22, introduced in 2003, was a Palm OS-driven handheld device marketed as a "Personal Entertainment Organizer" targeting entry-level users. While it bore a strong resemblance to the Sony CLIÉ PEG-SJ30, it featured a distinct software suite. Operating on Palm OS 4.1 instead of the more recent Palm OS 5, this model functioned primarily as a personal digital assistant enhanced with multimedia functionalities.
Sony included the Kinoma Video Player with the unit; however, audio output was restricted to a Piezo-buzzer unless paired with the optional Stereo Audio Adapter, which meant sound quality remained modest. The software package also incorporated Sony PictureGear Pocket, facilitating image transfer from Memory Stick storage or an optional Memory Stick camera, alongside Photostand, which enabled the device to serve as a digital photo frame.
The high-resolution 320x320 pixel display was utilized by additional applications such as World Alarm Clock and Clié Paint—a basic image editor integrated with PictureGear Pocket. To optimize the screen's potential, Sony implemented HiRes technology within Palm OS 4.1, enabling older 160x160 pixel applications to take advantage of the enhanced resolution, with the option to disable this feature for compatibility purposes.
JogAssist technology was another key feature, improving user interaction through the Jog wheel. Pressing and holding the back button activated a cursor for stylus-free navigation or brought up the Palm OS menu, which included customizable shortcuts to frequently used functions like Power Off, Applications, Keyboard, Calculator, Find, and Backlight adjustments.
Retailing at an affordable £149 GBP ($199 US), the PEG-SJ22 stood as Sony’s most cost-effective color Clié model, succeeding the previous greyscale Sony CLIÉ PEG-SL10. Its blend of multimedia support and high-resolution display contributed significantly to its positive reception in the marketplace.