TJ37 screen size

[jcll2002]

By reading many other threads, ive noticed that some say that the TJ37 screen is significantly smaller than others. If screen size is one of my biggest priorities, along with wifi and mp3, which clie is the best for me. I am seriously considering the Tj37, but i need some final input.

[Der_Kommissar]

Smaller? In terms of resoultion or actual screen size? And compared to what? Compared to other PDA's with the same resoultion screen, I think the size is the same.

[jcll2002]

i mean in terms of actual size. it looks smaller compared to the axim x3i, it looks smaller.

http://www.brighthand.com/articles/pictures.php?imageURL=Sony_TJ37_Compare_L.jpg&imageTitle=Axim%20X3i,%20TJ37,%20and%20iPAQ%20h1945&leadAdVar=Palm&largeAdVar=ROS

[TJ37]

No, no it doesn't. The graffiti area takes up some space. Also notice that the TJ37 is slightly positioned higher than the Dell, making the bottom seem shorter.

[jcll2002]

i was refering to the actual viewing area, not the grafitti.

[Der_Kommissar]

Sure, the pocket pc screens have overall lower resolution (320 x 240), but a larger viewable area because of the rectangular nature of that resolution. Many palms have a higher resolution (320 x 320), but a shorter screen because it is square. The resoultion of the pocket pc drops even more if you have to pop up a writing area at the bottom of the screen. The only real perfect solution to both of these compromises is the 320 x 480 screens of some tungstens and some clies. But the tj37 screen is a compromise of higher resolution for a smaller screen.

[Atmos42]

IF you are talking actual viewing area, then yes, the TJ37 looks smaller than the Pocket PC's. However, according to the Microsoft Pocket PC web site, the display on a Pocket PC is 240x320 while the TJ37 is 320x320. So the TJ37 has a slightly higher resolution that the PPC.

Keep in mind that there are other issues to consider when choosing a PDA. Software, memory, features and performance among others.

[starkid800]

GET THE 37 you will not be dissapointed!