Sony Shipped MY TH55 today!!!

[hagalah]

Just received the confirmation letter from my yahoo email. My TH55 has been shipped today 02/18/04 from sony style.

I used overnight shipping and the fedex tracking number shows that I should receive it on 02/19/04!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[sheena]

I ordered mine on feb 15th. It still says in process.

[hagalah]

Originally posted by sheena
I ordered mine on feb 15th. It still says in process.

You should receive it soon since I placed my order on 2/14

[hagalah]

Just check again my sony account, got the informaiton

Order Placed 02/14/04
Item Shipped 02/18/04

Estimated Delivery Date 02/21/04 Quantity: 1
Extended Price: $ 399.99
Ship Method: Overnight

From the information, The official released date for shipping may be 02/21 since before today, the estimated delivery date is "unknown". But they start to ship out some items today.

[ipod1]

Same here. Got a call from Sony Hong Kong that my TH55 is going to be delivered on Saturday morning.

[Nate8]

got my TH55!!!!!!!!!!!!!! wooohoooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! it's charging.... it's charging....... it's charging...... it's charging...... it's charging..

[BMEngineer]

Congrats!

[rlc7254]

Originally posted by hagalah
Just received the confirmation letter from my yahoo email. My TH55 has been shipped today 02/18/04 from sony style.

I used overnight shipping and the fedex tracking number shows that I should receive it on 02/19/04!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ditto for me as well. Looks like Sony is ahead of the curve for once.

 :D

[winexprt]

Next step for one of you lucky guys is to rip NetFront v3.1 and post it for all us deprived web surfers! ;)

[rlc7254]

Originally posted by hagalah
Just check again my sony account, got the informaiton

Order Placed 02/14/04
Item Shipped 02/18/04

Estimated Delivery Date 02/21/04 Quantity: 1
Extended Price: $ 399.99
Ship Method: Overnight

From the information, The official released date for shipping may be 02/21 since before today, the estimated delivery date is "unknown". But they start to ship out some items today.  


I just checked with FEDEX, mine will be delivered today by 3:00pm. I placed my order on 2/11.


 

:D

[rlc7254]

Originally posted by hagalah
Just received the confirmation letter from my yahoo email. My TH55 has been shipped today 02/18/04 from sony style.

I used overnight shipping and the fedex tracking number shows that I should receive it on 02/19/04!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I wonder when the BestBuy orders will ship........

 :D

[Eddy]

congrads! wow, I can feel the excitement already! :D:D

[ClieKun]

Your either going to love the feeling like I did. Or just hate it......I hope you like thou :D

[Unregistered]

for those of you that get it follow these step: charge-sync-rip netfront and orginizer-post on cs

[Dropzone]

what is singapore trying to do huh?

[evangel]

Since we're ahead of the game from SonyStyle, I'm hoping this means they're getting it to retailers sooner than expected and we 'Best Buy Preorder' crowd will get it sooner than we thought as well! Of course, we're dealing not only with the less-than-consistent Sony, but the even-more-less-than-reliable Best Buy at the same time. I won't get my hopes up for early delivery... ;)

[NLamisiii]

Mine's been shipped too (order placed on 2/10/04 overnight) FEDEX shows delivery today at 3:00 p.m. We are receiving them much faster than I thought. I hope the Best Buy preorders ship as fast too. Let the "posts" begin....

[PCMaven]

BestBuy still shows "release date 3/4/04" on my order status...

[Unregistered]

You're probably right about a 20th release date. I called Dell, who claims to have them in stock right now, and the earliest ship date they would give me is the 2-th even though I called on the 17th.

BTW I haven;t registered yet because I am on the fence as to what PDA I will get next and my recent layoff has caused me to delay even more :<.

[jhruth]

John,

Update from Sony Style!

The following items from Order #XXXXXXX have been shipped:

Product : PEG-TH55
Qty : 1
Description : TH55 Color CLIÉ® Handheld
Shipper : FEDX
Package Tracking Number : XXXXXX
Telephone Number : 1-800-GO FedEx (463-3339)
Tracking Website : http://www.fedex.com/us


YEA BABY !!!! Screw Best Buy !!!

[jacksonian]

Did you guys get a good price from Sony Style or is there another reason you didn't go with eCost?

[jumpyg]

I'm a BB pre-orderer, and I couldn't be happier for you guys. I was a little nervous about being one of the first to test the TH55, but it looks like I won't have to.
YEA BABY !!!! Screw Best Buy !!!
Long live Best Buy!

[jhruth]

I ordered from Sony b/c I know they usually ship way before anyone else and I have ZERO patience....&nbsp; :D&nbsp;&nbsp; Now I just need a mini iPod....

[winexprt]

I want a mini iPod too!! (Silver or Green).

[rldunn]

That's cool. Congrats to all the SS pre-orderers. Now post your impressions and lots of pics!! :)

[winexprt]

...and post NetFront v3.1!! Pleeeeeeeeze! ;)

[joejoe]

I am also completely thrilled that Sony shipped so soon. This will give me a couple of weeks to read others impressions while I wait for my unit from BB.

The savings I got by buying at $319 was significant. The value of reading others' first experiences, priceless.;)

[jherubin]

Originally posted by jhruth
YEA BABY !!!! Screw Best Buy !!!

YEA BABY!!!! Screw paying $80 more!!! :D

Seriously, I know we all have our own values on what's important in terms of time vs. money. For me, I would wait 4-6 weeks for an $80 savings. The reason is that I currently have an operating PDA. For me to "upgrade" I needed the price to be right.

[jherubin]

By the way...I expect to see lots of posts from the early birds about your experiences with your new toy. :)

[jhruth]

I meant I hate best buy - wasn't making fun of the people who saved $80... I even paid for overnight shipping - my order came to like $450 total.....!!!&nbsp; :rolleyes:

[jherubin]

Yeah, I know. I am not a big fan of BB myself. If the price wasn't so low on pre-order I definately would have passed them up too.

[Moose Man]

Mine is supposed to be here today as well via FedEx. It's interesting though - I checked the Sony Style web page last night about 9:00PM PST and they still showed it as "out of stock" and unknown shipping date.

Thank goodness I'm in my home office today and will be able to get it as soon as it hits the door step.

[ClieKun]

maybe its on it way. YOur order might be in the shipments that were filled befor the sold occured.

[jeanpri]

TH55 too has drawn my full attention. If only Sony built it with a great mobile phone features, I'd be the first to order it.

[rgylford]

WOO HOO!!! SHIPPED BABY!!!

Does anyone want to buy a slightly modified TG-50?

[edeab220]

Wow...congrats everyone who's TH55 shipped (and to you who've recieved it)!

Sadly, I can't get a TH55 since I spent my PDA money on the T|T3, which I actually don't regret ;). But, I'll get my hands on a TH55 somehow...:p.

[WaryCary]

Congrats on your new arrivals! :D

You guys who have received your TH55s, could you please tell us more about the Memory Stick "door". Does it have to be completely closed to use a MS?

I'm asking because some U.S. purchasers would like to use the BT memory stick (and maybe GPS) with their THs. The BT MS is longer than regular MSs, so they are anxiously waiting for this info.

[Moose Man]

Originally posted by WaryCary
Congrats on your new arrivals! :D

You guys who have received your TH55s, could you please tell us more about the Memory Stick "door". Does it have to be completely closed to use a MS?

I'm asking because some U.S. purchasers would like to use the BT memory stick (and maybe GPS) with their THs. The BT MS is longer than regular MSs, so they are anxiously waiting for this info.

WaryCary, there doesn't appear to be any reason why the MS door would have to be closed in order to use such a MS. However, the door seems to be rather vunerable and if you had it open to accomodate whatever device was protruding - it wouldn't last long, IMHO.

It should be fine as long as you don't start trying to slip the TH55 in and out of some case but without a doubt it's going to be susceptable to breakage under your scenario.

Once the unit is fully charged and I get a chance to play with it - I'll try a standard Memory Stick (all I have) and see if it's accessed with the door open - I'm sure it will be but I'll let you know later this evening.

[rlc7254]

Originally posted by WaryCary
Congrats on your new arrivals! :D

You guys who have received your TH55s, could you please tell us more about the Memory Stick "door". Does it have to be completely closed to use a MS?

I'm asking because some U.S. purchasers would like to use the BT memory stick (and maybe GPS) with their THs. The BT MS is longer than regular MSs, so they are anxiously waiting for this info.

It looks like it could be used with the door open, but the door itself is on rather weak hinges. If you were to use it with the door open, it would be flopping around and get broken off in short order. Also with any device sticking out of the slot, it would interfere with holding it in your hand. If I was going to use a MS that stuck out, I would be looking at an NX, TG, or TJ series.

&nbsp;:D

[WaryCary]

Wow! Thank you guys for your quick replies!

As I suspected, even if it is possible, using the BT stick with the U.S. TH55 will be clumsy at best, and will very likely lead to a broken door.

My clients will be so unhappy - they have been dying for a BT Clie with this form factor. They'll just have to continue with their NXs a while longer. :(

Grrrr - those lucky Euros!!!

[parada]

so how long are you going to charge your unit? Does it require a fully charge before use? I started to use my n760 and sj33 right away without charging them. IMHO there's no longer needed to charge 12 hours before use with Li-ion batteries.

[rlc7254]

Originally posted by parada
so how long are you going to charge your unit? Does it require a fully charge before use? I started to use my n760 and sj33 right away without charging them. IMHO there's no longer needed to charge 12 hours before use with Li-ion batteries.

The first card in all the literature that comes with the TH55 says the first thing you need to do is charge the battery fully, and that should take about 4 hours. With my UX50 it took 3 1/2 hours.

&nbsp;

&nbsp;:D

[rlc7254]

Originally posted by WaryCary
Wow! Thank you guys for your quick replies!

As I suspected, even if it is possible, using the BT stick with the U.S. TH55 will be clumsy at best, and will very likely lead to a broken door.

My clients will be so unhappy - they have been dying for a BT Clie with this form factor. They'll just have to continue with their NXs a while longer. :(

Grrrr - those lucky Euros!!!

Try and find a store in Europe that will sell you a TH55. There were some in Germany and England that would. There were several threads in the NX group when the NX73 with BT was only sold in Europe.

&nbsp;:D

[contempt]

All this excitement and we're not hearing anthing from the people who received them. Probably too busy playing with them. Anyway, we're all dying to hear first impressions so please post.

[rlc7254]

Originally posted by contempt
All this excitement and we're not hearing anthing from the people who received them. Probably too busy playing with them. Anyway, we're all dying to hear first impressions so please post.

Actually, I have received it and gave my first impressions in another thread called "Its here and its charging". Right now it is charging, per Sony's instructions. After it is fully charged, I'll started playing with it and posting my opinions.

&nbsp;:D

[Griff]

Doesn't the memory stick door HAVE to be open when a stick is in?&nbsp; How else would you get the stick out?

[BClie2k]

anybody wants to trade NetFront 3.2 for the Camera Application? let me know.
cajigasjr@aol.com

Al

[rlc7254]

Originally posted by Griff
Doesn't the memory stick door HAVE to be open when a stick is in?&nbsp; How else would you get the stick out?

The door is closed when the memory stick is inserted. You close the door when it is installed. The slot is recessed into the unit which allows the door to cover it. To remove the memory stick, you push on it, it is spring released (like the other memory stick products).

&nbsp;:D

[winexprt]

Originally posted by BClie2k
anybody wants to trade NetFront 3.2 for the Camera Application? let me know.
cajigasjr@aol.com

Al

I thought (according to Sony website) that the TH55 came with NetFront v3.1?

[Moose Man]

Originally posted by rlc7254


The first card in all the literature that comes with the TH55 says the first thing you need to do is charge the battery fully, and that should take about 4 hours. With my UX50 it took 3 1/2 hours.

&nbsp;

&nbsp;:D

The manual on page 8 says 5 hours and mine has been in since 11:20AM this morning and the light still isn't out.

[winexprt]

Originally posted by Moose Man


The manual on page 8 says 5 hours and mine has been in since 11:20AM this morning and the light still isn't out.

Same thing happened to me when I first got my NX80V. Took INSANELY LONG to finish the initial charge...like 5-6 hours...so long I actually was afraid something was wrong...so don't feel bad.

[PEG UX-50]

:D :D And no one of you guys wil have Blutooth :D :D

[1145climber]

i need bluetooth. and faster processor. is the TH's fast enough?

[1145climber]

Also, anyone here have the european version? if i were to get one, what would be different? (besides BT)? i mean, will some menus be in different languages, or will stuff not work? (like connections with a bluetooth phone while in US)? i want one, but i want bluetooth.

[joejoe]

Originally posted by 1145climber
i need bluetooth. and faster processor. is the TH's fast enough?

If you need BT, take a pass unless you want to purchase it in Europe with the Euro at an all time high vs. the dollar (translation: it'll cost big bucks).

[Aces]

As for the question of how long to charge for the first time.&nbsp; There have been a lot of posts in the SJ/SL forum about this with the SJ-33.&nbsp; The general concensus was that some (but not all)&nbsp;of those that didn't do a complete initial charge had significantly reduced battery life.&nbsp; There were none that had problems who did the full charge.&nbsp; Like the TH-55, the SJ-33 was really noted for it's longer battery life.&nbsp; So I'm going to play it safe and let it charge completely.

[Moose Man]

Originally posted by WaryCary
Congrats on your new arrivals! :D

You guys who have received your TH55s, could you please tell us more about the Memory Stick "door". Does it have to be completely closed to use a MS?

I'm asking because some U.S. purchasers would like to use the BT memory stick (and maybe GPS) with their THs. The BT MS is longer than regular MSs, so they are anxiously waiting for this info.

Memory Stick door can be open when using a MS - at least a 128MB magic gate stick and it worked fine.

[joseprh]

C'mon people where are the pics?
Is it comfortable to use?
What are your opinions?

NEED INPUT. I haven't got my TH55 yet and would love to know about your first impressions!

[depret]

HERE! HERE!

[WaryCary]

Originally posted by joseprh
C'mon people where are the pics?
Is it comfortable to use?
What are your opinions?

NEED INPUT. I haven't got my TH55 yet and would love to know about your first impressions!

They are very wisely letting their TH55s take a full charge in order to maximize battery life and lifespan. ;)

[fzara2000]

Originally posted by WaryCary


They are very wisely letting their TH55s take a full charge in order to maximize battery life and lifespan. ;)

after all, they probably paid $60-70 for overnight shipping anyway! Definitely not the way I would've gone, but hey, some people just have to have the latest and greatest!

[outie]

I remember when I pre-ordered ux50 from SS, it has been out of stock and CompUSA already got them. I went out to buy it and cancelled the preorder with SS.

It was a bad experience. Hopefully my best buy pre-order is not going to be cancelled.

[WaryCary]

Originally posted by fzara2000


after all, they probably paid $60-70 for overnight shipping anyway! Definitely not the way I would've gone, but hey, some people just have to have the latest and greatest!

Yeah, that definitely stings - paying extra for FedEx and then lolling around for 12 hours while the thing charges! LOL!

[WaryCary]

Originally posted by outie
I remember when I pre-ordered ux50 from SS, it has been out of stock and CompUSA already got them. I went out to buy it and cancelled the preorder with SS.

It was a bad experience. Hopefully my best buy pre-order is not going to be cancelled. I remember that a lot of people got burned with that SS pre-order. Fingers crossed for ya, outie!