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With the PSP coming, the U70 announced and a next generation UX50 possible, throw in the P900 successor and where do I spend my $$ next time I am itching to buy some Sony gadget? One of each in a price-is-no-object world? Just wondering if anyone else is having this dilemma and cares to throw in their own 2 cents.

It REALLY depends on what you use each piece of equipment for and what you want (or demand) from your equipment. I commute by train to work, so I like having an ultra-portable, Internet-connected notebook, a PDA for my expenses, maps and non-Net connected entertainment and information and a cell phone for Net access. For me, a TR a Clie NZ and a small phone work the best. (I found out the hard way that I prefer descrete phone/PDA solutions, but I won’t give up my P900 :wink: ) One of my friends uses a 17” Powerbook and a Nokia 3650 for phone/Net/PDA. He prefers OSX and uses the Apple as his main desktop but has no need for any real PDA solution.

You’ll have to weigh your needs yourself for each piece of equipment and the thickness of your wallet. If you aren’t bothered by the relatively simple PDA games around or aren’t a mobile gamer, you don’t have to worry about the PSP. Are there any Palm apps that would work on your Clie or Treo 610 that you would miss terribly on the P900? How many music files do you want to carry with you? In what format? Do you mind looking like an utter fucking nerd with half a dozen pieces of equipment hanging on your body?

If money IS a factor then function and necessity will probably dictate which way to jump, and when.  Reading through most of the threads on this forum will show how varied requirements are for individuals.  Fortunately for the tech-challenged of us, there is plenty of overlap in requirements and we can learn from the tech-savvy on this site.  You, essentially, need to break down your core needs and then decide which device(s) will provide the best fit.

Drachen…I should have known that while I was typing you would post the more articulate statement.

gr00vy has done the same to me on more than one occasion.  :?

Ha…yeah, i think a few of us here are known for doing that…i find it interesting that a few of us have that same nerve that gets triggered whenever certain kinds of posts are made.

Must be that great minds think alike sort of thing…

Thanks for the responses everyone although my intent was more to stimulate some discussion on convergence (or lack of in Sony world)of technologies as opposed to specific recommendations.  It seems Sony particularly leaves us consumers hanging just one generation of devices away from a great all-in-one device. 

I do like your setup Drachen… it is similar to my SR + UX50 + T610. There must be something to what gr00vy0ne said!  I always am searching for the next best piece to throw in the mix though.  Such is the nature of the addiction!  :wink:

[quote author=“gr00vy0ne”]Ha…yeah, i think a few of us here are known for doing that…i find it interesting that a few of us have that same nerve that gets triggered whenever certain kinds of posts are made.

Must be that great minds think alike sort of thing…

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