Need advice on which Clie to purchase

[Sam K]

OK, I'm a newbie here. I'm trying to decide which Sony Clie to get. My IBM Workpad (IBM branded Palm III) finally gave out on me and I need to get something in the next few weeks. After doing some research I know I want a unit with a color screen, Palm OS 5 and a 200MHz processor. I really don't want (or need) a camera but I do want Bluetooth and/or the wireless communication slot to add a 802.11b card for the 802.11b/WiFi "hot spots" that will be popping up in public places. So that basically narrows down my choices to the TG50 (which has Bluetooth but no wc slot) and the NX60 (which has the wc slot but no Bluetooth). If the NZ90 was available without the camera, it would be perfect since it has both Bluetooth and the wireless communications slot because there's no way I'm paying $800 for a Palm. I also just read that there is a company coming out with an 802.11b memory stick but it will probably be slow.

First, does anybody know if Sony is coming out with a model like the NZ90 without the camera? Second, which option do people feel is more important Bluetooth or 802.11b and why?

[aem2kcivicsi]

i like mine for playing solitare that's about it

[Importluva]

I think that sony is getting ready to announce yet another device in a couple of weeks-Id wait to see what they have to offer.

[sstrasser86]

or if u see one u already like then go for it

[Jeffry]

Yeah Sony's going to announce a new model in a matter of weeks, so I suggest you wait. Otherwise, if you need a PDA NOW, then get the TG50.

[Sam K]

Thanks for the input guys. I think I can survive for about a month or so without an organizer but I'll have to pull the trigger by May. I just don't understand why Sony feels that people would want to use their PDA as a camera. I'm sure a lot of people on here will tell me they like it but that's not the purpose for which I buy a Palm or a Clie. If they would make a version of the NZ90 without a 2MP camera, that would knock off at least $200 from the price (maybe more) and cut down on the weight. I like that TG50 but I've become pretty good at graffitti so I'd miss the dedicated writing area. Also I think I'd like the extra screen space of the NX60. I'll give Sony a month or so and see what they come out with.

[jmg_NX21]

TG50 does include a Graffiti type input...

Well THAT is what I told myself BUT the CAMERA on my NX gets so much use...