Rationalizing Colour...

[Evenflow]

So I went to Best Buy today determined to buy a PDA (the SJ20)....Right now it's $189.99. I would get the unit, some protective covers, the 2-year service plan and a 128 meg memory stick. All told this would cost me ~$400 CAN.

My problem is that I kept on getting drawn to the SJ22 for the colour screen. Even though the B/W screen of the SJ20 looks great, any colour screen seems to put it too shame. The SJ22 is $249.99 right now.

My question - Is the extra $60 worth it for the SJ22 over the SJ20? Is the SJ22 essentially the same unit, just lacking some software (which I do not really need) and being colour? The unit itself would mainly be used for storing medical information, directives, etc...a few games, I am not a power user.

Money is not really an issue, but I definately can't rationalize spending $350+ for MP3 use ala SJ33 or Zire 71.

Would you recomend the SJ22 as a solid unit for the average user and worth the money over the SJ20?

Thanks.

[NJL!2016]

I think you should go with the SJ-22. I made the mistake of buying an SL-10 (which has a grayscale screen) and after awhile it got dark and had very low contrast. I've had my SJ-22 for about 4 months now and I love it.

[s_n_m]

Color is worth the dough, trust me. I had a Vx and moved to a TG50. It's a dream!

[karmannghia]

I went from a visor platinum to the SJ-22 a few months ago, and wish I had switched to color long ago. I use mine for basically the same things you will, and I think the color screen is much easier on the eyes - not to mention making games way better. I too recommend going with the color screen.

[blck1jack]

Well if your going tobe using it medical texts etc. Go with the SJ20 it saves battery life and its not worth the mula for color for your purposes:cool:

[jglover]

I'd go with the SJ-22 personally. While color may not seem important now, you will come to appreciate it, as it makes using the Clie a much more pleasant experience, even for routine day-to-day tasks. I've found the color Hi res screens to be much easier on the eyes and afer a while, you learn to use the color effectively, especially if you purchase a good aftermarket datebook and/or launcher.

[a_clie_er]

Personally if its 249.99 i would rather get a OS5 device like TG50. Ive seen a few deals for 249.99 for a TG50. Its does all of SJ22 and more! :)

[hherbzilla]

Color is definitely worth it. Before I got my NX70V, I started out with an SJ20 and then upgraded to an SJ30 a week later. What a world of difference!

[strider_mt2k]

Absolutely go color.

It's a completely different world, and one we live in anyway.

Treat yourself well.

[Evenflow]

Thanks guys.

Looks like I'll be buying the SJ22 on Monday. :)

[ebook junky]

I have had both monochrome and color now and definately go with color.

[jglover]

Originally posted by a_clie_er
Personally if its 249.99 i would rather get a OS5 device like TG50. Ive seen a few deals for 249.99 for a TG50. Its does all of SJ22 and more! :)

I believe that's $249 CAN for the SJ-22, which is about US $170 or so.........

[CrashX]

I too initially was going to purchase the SL-10.

Then, upon seeing the SJ-22 on display, I immediately changed my mind and haven't looked back. I am very glad I decided to get the colour model because I am getting way more enjoyment out of the colour model.

Mainly, everything just looks and feel natural in colour (since most everything I do on the computer is in colour these day). I can highlight text and notes in yellow and various other colours in WordPro. DayNotez (my journal) is colour coded as well by personal, work, etc. And also, I keep colour photos on there just for the heck of it, but find that I do view them every now and then during idle momentst at work.

[rob_squared]

I went from a S300 to an SJ30. Then I bought/exchanged for newer devices. I could NEVER go back to B&W. Glad you're joining the club. :)

[ClieForce]

Amazon has the SJ-33 for $194..... free shipping... has the MP3 player.... no sales tax...

[Gnosh]

Don't buy screen protectors (ie Fellowes WriteRights) at Best Buy though. You will pretty much ruin your opinion of your new screen with them.

Order from Boxwave or Brando.