NX73C for $240 or TH55 for $400?

[Unregistered]

I have an opportunity to buy an open box NX73V for only 240. Is that a good deal over the TH55 which I was planning on for what it sells now? (400).

The only disadvantages that I can think of are: only 11MB in RAM (I have a 256MB card though); it's thicker, keyboard might seem like a hassle to some (I like actually holding the NX models in my hand open when reading over how you would hold a TH for instance); shorter battery life and older OS (5.0 and not 5.2.1). I don't need the TH organizer datebook because I use Datebk5.

What do you think. I can save 160 is my bottom line so I am inclined to by the NX.

[harryleung]

i recommend you buy a TH55 instead because of the wifi feature plus the 32MB build in RAM, it's pure 32MB of RAM not like NX73, it said it's 16MB but it's actually 11MB.

[pruss]

older OS (5.0 and not 5.2.1).

Actually, the older OS is a bit of an advantage, because I suspect there are more apps that natively support the NX's older Hi-Res+ API than those that support the new Palm DIA API. As far as I know, there is no advantage to an end-user of OS 5.2, apart from support for 32mb RAM.

Depending on your intended use, the higher speed of the NX73C will be an advantage. For instance, I suspect that searching through big e-books would be significantly faster on the NX. (Especially, but not only, if overclocked. :-) ) Ditto nice anti-aliased text rendering in Plucker and PalmBible+, if one goes in for that.

[madmaxmedia]

Another option is the NX80 for $299, I think Sony is selling refurbs at that price.

I think it comes down to 2 factors-

1. Is the NX larger size okay for you?
2. Do you want a keyboard?

If you answer yes to those questions, the NX is a good deal. But keep in mind if you want Wifi you'll end up spending close to another $100 for the WLAN card.

Finally, search around and you will find the TH55 for much less than $400 (closer to $350 or so).

[Unregistered]

I had a TH-55, it ended up junking out on me. Instead of having Circuit City fix it for me, I ended up with an NX-80. I really feel it's the better machine. I like the keyboard for writing long bits, the camera is noticeably better, and the app/up down buttons make Nesem (at least certain games) actually playable without a PEGA-GC10. Plus, $100 less. Considering the price-drop-dance the UX series has been doing, I'm sure the 55 will be under $300 by Xmas. Why pay a premium price? There's nothing it can do that the 80 can't. Out of the box, sure, no Wi-Fi, but as far as I'm concerned, penetration of free service is laughable thusfar, plus for $50 you can get it if you really want it. Still cheaper.