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PDA
1990 PTC-500
PTC-500
First of the “Palm Top” range of compact computers enabling handwritten input. This model incorporated personal information management software.
DD-1
DD-1
First model “Data Discman” electronic book player.
2000 PEG-S500C
PEG-S500C
Debut model of Sony’s first Palm machine “CLIE.” This device enjoyed overwhelming popularity right from its launch. Digital camera data stored on a memory stick could be vividly reproduced on its 256-color liquid crystal display.
2002 PEG-NR70V
PEG-NR70V 
Entertainment version of the CLIE, incorporating a 100,000-pixel digital CMOS camera within its main, foldable body. It featured a F2.8, f=35mm approx. (35mm conversion) lens, and a shooting range of 30cm to infinity. The 300 degree rotating camera enabled the user to easily take shots of themselves, while the 3.8-inch 320 x 480 dot high-resolution liquid crystal screen displayed high quality still and video images.
2003 PEG-NZ90
PEG-NZ90
High-end model, featuring a 2,000,000-pixel CCD camera and FeliCa (contactless IC card) reader.
PEG-UX50
PEG-UX50
This model incorporated a wide screen, color liquid crystal display within a compact frame roughly the same size as a business-card holder. It could easily be connected to a network using its wireless LAN and Bluetooth (R) functions. (Also featured a 310,000-pixel approx. CMOS camera capable of 300 degree rotation.)
2004 PEG-VZ90
PEG-VZ90
Featuring an organic EL display, this model was capable of delivering high quality video and still images.
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