It's a little odd, and a little sad, that the people who are most significantly advancing the technology of Palm organizers these days aren't at Palm. Instead, the most exciting developments are taking place in the labs of its licensees. Conversely, it's a joy to see a gargantuan corporation like Sony, for example, dreaming up innovative features (like the sound playback and remote-control functions) as though it were a feisty little startup with something to prove.
Best of all, the Clie T415 demonstrates that it's still possible to add powerful, useful functions to this humble slab of circuitry without adding bulk or complexity to the original Palm software design. If it weren't for its dim screen, this svelte, thoughtfully designed, Clie would come tantalizingly close to achieving palmtop perfection.
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