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Why Sony Why?????

febs — Tue, 12 Jul 2005 10:56:26 GMT

Hi having bought a TH55 that i am very happy with I cant help but think why Sonys Clie range did not sell well, fair enough some of the prices were high but that was because you were paying for a top quality product.I have not read a single bad review about any Clie model and i must say that towards the end of their lives Clies were getting better and better with the TH55 and UX50 but still people went for their HP's and Palms. But the worst thing about Clies not being availabe in Europe anymore is that there is no customer support for them anymore although that wasnt to great to begin with and no more accesories unless you like e-bay and i personaly do not trust any website where you can buy used chewing gum from

Re: Why Sony Why?????

Martin_Chan — Tue, 12 Jul 2005 12:49:19 GMT

I know what you mean, i'm currently looing for a new pda having had a great experience with a clie i wouldn't mind one.

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kee-lo_ — Tue, 12 Jul 2005 13:24:07 GMT

eBay or importing from Japan is your only option

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bullroar — Thu, 14 Jul 2005 21:06:46 GMT

A couple including the excellent TH55 are still listed here:

http://www.expansys.com/other.asp?man=SONY&cat=PALM

Are you sure support has gone away? It was still up and running at the start of this month. I bought a virtually new TH55 for £160 off ebay in June, complete with original receipt. It went a bit wonking after a month or so and Sony honoured the warranty and completely overhauled if for me for nowt.

Re: Why Sony Why?????

febs — Thu, 14 Jul 2005 21:36:32 GMT

Oh thats intresting i just assumed that support was pulled for it as it had been discontinued

Re: Why Sony Why?????

bEsTiAn — Wed, 02 Nov 2005 11:14:46 GMT

as far as i am aware clie-link still open !