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Eddy
03-31-2003, 05:35 AM
Just read a new info posted on Sony's Japanese Clie link: http://www.nccl.sony.co.jp/products/common/info20.html

Update Patch for PEG-NZ90、PEG-NX70V/NX60、PEG-TG50 users in regards to compatibity with "MS Pro Stick" will be released approx mid of APRIL.:o

Software Upgrade Limitations
【 CLIE Launcher / Launcher 】"Application from the Memory Stick"
Max of 179 applications can be displayed on the CLIE from the Memory Stick, any application beyond that limitation cannot be displayed (even if you had it stored in /PALM/Launcher).

【 CLIE Files 】 "Maximun number of files that can be displayed"
A Maximum of 6,999 files can be displayed from the "CLIE Files" software.
Exceeding the total stated above would not be displayed even if they were present and stored within one Directory Folder.

【 CLIE Memo 】 "Memos storage on the Memory Stick Pro"
Up to 500 Memos can be stored on the Memory Stick Pro, and can be browsed when Copied/Moved to the internal RAM of your Sony HandHeld.
Note: If more than 500 Memos resides on the MS Pro and was moved to the internal RAM (Fatal Error can possibly occur), this problem can be avoided by temporarily moving the data stored in /PALM/Programs/CLIEMemo to a different Folder.

【 Audio Player 】
The capacity of MP3 playable files is up to 999.
-"MagicGate function" ATRAC3 music format not supported

【 MoviePlayer 】
1000 Movie files can be stored. (A dialogue box will pop up if more than 1000 movie files exsists, and "Movie Player" itself would close automatically).
-Movie playback time through (ImageConverter/GigaPocket）
128MB 256MB 512MB 1GB
High Res -30mins 60mins 120mins 250mins
Standard -60mins 115mins 220mins 460mins
Low Res -130mins 250mins 490mins 1000mins

【 Voice Recorder 】
Maxminum of 1000 voice files.
128MB 256MB 512MB 1GB
SP 190mins 360mins 700mins 1400mins
LP 520mins 980mins 1900mins 3900mins

【 CLIE Camera 】（PEG-NX70V / NX60）
Up to 10000 pictures can be stored.
［256M］ ［512M］ ［1G］
<640x480> 2000 4500 9500
<320x240> 5000 9500 20000
<160x120> 15000 25000 60000
<320x480> 3500 7000 15000

【 CLIE Camera S 】（PEG-NZ90）
Over 10000 pictures can be taken, but only up to 9999 pictures can be shown.
:o
milmber
03-31-2003, 05:59 AM
Yeah...!!!
Altough there are limitations I guess we should all be happy.......I was beginning to wonder if they would release it at all...:-)
wilsonch_98
03-31-2003, 06:37 AM
great job eddy, your info listed is very detail. :)
Eddy
03-31-2003, 07:30 AM
thks! wilsonch_98, just thought it's about time I contributed something in return for all the helpful resource I've benefited from Cliesource. Desperate for upgrade patch becoz that seems to be the only excuse stopping me from purchasing a 512MB MS Pro. Great deal too, US$235.92 (ex-shipping)
http://www.pagecomputers.com/cgi-bin/page/B0951164.html?mv_arg=n
zack777
03-31-2003, 08:20 AM
Great info Eddy.

Can't wait for the driver, i have the 256MB already in my NZ! 2 more weeks!!!
kstuart
03-31-2003, 12:46 PM
512MB MS Pro. Great deal too, US$235.92 (ex-shipping)

Hmm... that's a great deal?

I paid ~$32 shipped for 128MB Memory Sticks, so the equivalent memory = $128. You're paying over $100 just so that you don't have to change the stick on occasion. Seems excessive, especially in light of the fact that for Compact Flash, current price is:

512MB $109.99
patrickl
03-31-2003, 02:49 PM
It's a good deal for an MS Pro yes. CF memory doesn't work in the NX. And MS Pro is better and thus more expensive than standard Memory Sticks. So just scoot on out of here.
kstuart
03-31-2003, 03:20 PM
And MS Pro is better

In what way?
patrickl
03-31-2003, 03:31 PM
Faster, bigger, prettier ...
JerryAllen
03-31-2003, 03:54 PM
The Memory Stick Pro is a nice addition to my NZ90 and it certainly is wonderful to know that I will now be able to store up to 10,000 images. Now, if they can just come up with a battery that will take more than 5 images before locking out the flash or more than 10 before it locks out the camera. It is an absolute shame that Sony has put such a high quality camera in the NZ90 and such a lousy battery ... and then have the gall to tell me that they have heard absolutely NO ... ZERO ... complaints concerning the battery. I am trying to image how long it would take to actually take 10,000 images with the NZ90 and how many batteries you would wear out doing it. Would be an interesting math problem for someone interested. Bottomline is that the 10,000 image thing is a rediculous feature ... a selling point that has no validity.
stronggeek
03-31-2003, 04:03 PM
Originally posted by patrickl
It's a good deal for an MS Pro yes. CF memory doesn't work in the NX. And MS Pro is better and thus more expensive than standard Memory Sticks.&nbsp;

Patrick I feel you on this point!

Hey Eddy, thanks for the update1

I have the 512 and though I can't make full use of it yet, I'm loving the fact that I can make rolling backups with backup man and not be concerned with running out of space. I'm running many apps, both small and large out of the launcher and through power run and viewing what seems to be limitless pics from clie and digi cam. I'm storing and running as many dictionary and encyclopedia databases as I want choose. I've also got many videos and about 40 songs loaded to play when the update arrives. All this without changing media and 160 megs to spare. My investment is already paying off for me. Besides, when I really need to play mp3s, take videos and snapshots I'll just switch to one of my 128s. Though I'll still use the cf for storage when and if it's ever developed (and looks like soon!) I would still use the ms as primary storage if and when the cf slot is completely compatible with other cf devices. Sony does have some nice ms devices, but for now I'd choose some of the cf devices(too manny to mention) but I hope to see the day when we have a choice. This is from someone not trying to rationalize or justify a purchase, but from one who has found a way to utilize as well as enjoy one's puchase (I may have more pics of my kids than apps on my stick!). :) The patch will make the experience that much sweeter!
jedix
03-31-2003, 09:03 PM
Personally, I wouldn't buy off of page computer. I tried to order the same thing. They said they had it in stock, then cancelled my order right after I entered it, saying they didn't have any. Also, I have read several horror stories on cliesource about them. Just be careful
Eddy
03-31-2003, 09:11 PM
thks jedix, actually I've just rvcd mail reply from Page Computer, saying that the MS Pro is on backorder. Exactly what you were mentioning about. Guess it was just too good to be true. I might just pay an extra buck buying off the counter or something. but many thks
jedix
03-31-2003, 09:18 PM
Originally posted by Eddy
Guess it was just too good to be true.


That's what I figured. I did get a 512 mb ms from b and h photo (bhphotovideo.com) for $269.95 plus shipping. They had really fast service and i was pleased with them. There might be better deals, but that's what I did.
Eddy
03-31-2003, 10:20 PM
thks jedix, useful infomation, that price will do for me. =)
patrickl
04-01-2003, 11:31 AM
I bought from B&H Photo too (I needed an international shipping merchant). I'm really pleased with their service too. Lightning fast (for US to europe shipping) service yes. I was kinda bummed out that PageComputer wouldn't send internationally. I guess I was lucky ;)
Eddy
04-01-2003, 01:48 PM
so I guess with all these purchases from b&h, I guess I already know who I'll be ordering from. :D
rizr
04-07-2003, 08:16 AM
Ordered 512mb stick yesterday from bh photo. waiting...
gstorm
04-08-2003, 04:26 PM
Ordered my 512M Memory Stick Pro Sunday night from Provantage $241. Ordered with 2 day shipping came on Tuesday day morning. Now if I can just get a reader for it to work in OS X!!