Sony CLIE PEG-NR70V Handheld

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Sony CLIE PEG-NR70V Handheld

This PDA Is Excellent

Super PDA for the Price

Ahead of its time.....

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Sony CLIE PEG-NR70V Handheld

Manufacturer: Sony
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Product Features:

Built-in digital camera for taking photos on the go; save files on optional Memory Sticks

High-resolution reflective color display includes front lights for excellent visibility indoors and outdoors

Built-in MP3 audio player; includes stylish headphones and remote control

16 MB memory, 66 Mhz processor

What's in the box: Clie handheld, Headphones, Audio remote controller, USB HotSync cradle, AC adapter, Stylus, installation CD-ROM, application guide

ASIN: B00006484F

Amazon.com Product Description

Powerful multimedia and productivity wrapped in an attractive body, the Palm-powered Sony Clié PEG-NR70V offers great organizational tools, a built-in digital camera, and an MP3 audio player. You also get exclusive Sony features like the Memory Stick media expansion slot and Remote Commander software.

The Sony Clié PEG-NR70V comes equipped with a built-in digital camera for taking digital photos on the go. Its unique design also enables the screen to flip and rotate (180 degrees) to allow optimum use of both the camera and the built-in QWERTY keyboard. It features 16 MB DRAM memory, a fast 66 MHz DragonBall processor, a TFT color display with support for over 65,000 colors, and a lithium-ion rechargeable battery.

With the proven, reliable Palm operating system, the Sony Clié PEG-NR70V comes complete with all the standard Palm OS applications you need for organizing your life. It comes with Date Book, To Do List, Memo Pad, Mail, and Expense tools, and the Sony-enhanced Address Book that enables you to add photos to your contacts listings. It also comes with a wide range of entertainment and productivity applications, including Documents to Go for viewing and editing Word and Excel files. Plus, the Clié is fully compatible with thousands of Palm OS add-on applications available for download.

Connect to your PC and synchronize your contacts and date book using the included USB cradle. You can also beam information to other Palm OS handheld owners using the IrDA infrared port.

The Sony Clié PEG-NR70V comes with a number of exclusive Sony features. You'll get virtually unlimited data storage with Sony's Memory Stick removable media. Transfer digital content between your Clié and other Memory Stick-compatible products, including digital cameras, digital camcorders, and PCs. You can also use the PEG-NR70V as a remote control for audio and video components using its enhanced infrared port and Clié Remote Commander software.

Listen to your favorite music with the built-in audio player. Simply load MP3 audio files onto Memory Stick media and take your newest albums with you anywhere. You can also watch video clips on the high-resolution 320 x 320 reflective color LCD screen.

The Sony Clié is compatible with Microsoft Windows 98, 98 SE, 2000 Professional, Me, and XP, and connects to your PC using the USB port. It comes with a USB HotSync cradle (which also charges the lithium-polymer battery), detachable AC adapter, and a stylus.

What's in the box

Clie handheld
Headphones
Audio remote controller
USB HotSync cradle
AC adapter
Stylus
Sony CLII installation CD-ROM
Read This First
Add-on application guide
Graffiti sticker
EULA/Limited warranty statement

Product Description

The CLIE PEG-NR70V handheld is the ultimate in handheld convergence. Take pictures with the built-in digital camera (100, 000 effective pixels), listen to MP3 files (headphones and remote controller supplied), display videos and images, plus keep your date book and contact list organized - all in one stylish unit.The unique swivel LCD design lets you choose your preferred method of text entry - use the stylus to enter data directly on the screen, or flip and rotate the screen (180 degrees) for access to the built-in QWERTY keyboard.

Customer Reviews:

Sony CLIE PEG-NR70V Handheld.......2007-03-10

Works well enough If you want it just for your day to day activities.
I have had to reset it like a million times. Good thing is it does n ot lose your data whet you reset.
The camera is a sham and never works at all.
Nice media player though.
You can not sync it on any other palm OS even those that run The same OS.
I am looking to excnange it off or sell it off.

This PDA Is Excellent.......2004-06-01

I just bought this PDA and it is everything I could hope for. Sony struck a pot of gold with this one. Get a memory card (128 mb maybe) and you have enough memory for thousands of applications. I had trouble with Sonic Stage, but I am assuming I can figure it out. The camera works great. The keyboard is not good with numbers, but you can use the on screen one for that. If you have any further questions e-mail me at ryanj0@belleville.k12.wi.us

Super PDA for the Price.......2004-04-14

My wife bought this for me and I love it! The previous PDAs I have owned were not nearly as high tech. I certainly could not say more about the wonderful camera features than the other reviewer. As for all the other features all I can say is they work great. I have had mine about six months now and I have used them all and I have not had any problems. I mainly use it for my DVD and CD databases and games, but all the capabilities are amazing. I also highly recommend getting the Belkin USB Sync/Charge cable. It sure beats using a Sync/Charge Cradle since it is easy to carry anywhere.

Ahead of its time............2004-04-06

Back when this Clie came out, it was the first with integrated keyboard and a built-in digital camera. Two years later, it is still ahead of many handheld devices! One neat feature: remote controller! MP3 player is another nice feature, so check out the used Clie's.

Reply to Great PDA, but............2004-02-05

I am actually waiting for my unit in the mail. I wanted to point out that Sony has a patch on their website that is supposed to address the memory stick recognition problem.

Average customer rating:

Nice for multi-media, but thatýs about it.
warning!
Memory Stick Gets "lost"
Software
Think Twice Before You Buy

Sony CLIE PEG-NR70 Handheld

Manufacturer: Sony
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Product Features:

High-resolution reflective color display includes front lights for excellent visibility indoors and outdoors
Built-in MP3 audio player; includes stylish headphones and remote control
16 MB memory, 66 Mhz processor
Swivel LCD display, built-in QWERTY keyboard
What's in the box: Clie handheld, Headphones, Audio remote controller, USB HotSync cradle, AC adapter, Stylus, installation CD-ROM, application guide

ASIN: B00006484G

Amazon.com Product Description

Powerful multimedia and productivity wrapped in an attractive body, the Palm-powered Sony Clié PEG-NR70 offers great organizational tools, an MP3 audio player, and a built-in keyboard. You also get exclusive Sony features like the Memory Stick media expansion slot and Remote Commander software.

The unique design of the PEG-NR70 enables the screen to flip and rotate (180 degrees) to allow optimum use of the built-in QWERTY keyboard. It features 16 MB DRAM memory, a fast 66 MHz DragonBall processor, a TFT color display with support for over 65,000 colors, and a lithium-ion rechargeable battery.

With the proven, reliable Palm operating system, the Sony Clié PEG-NR70 comes complete with all the standard Palm OS applications you need for organizing your life. It comes with Date Book, To Do List, Memo Pad, Mail, and Expense tools, and the Sony-enhanced Address Book that enables you to add photos to your contacts listings. It also comes with a wide range of entertainment and productivity applications, including Documents to Go for viewing and editing Word and Excel files. Plus, the Clié is fully compatible with thousands of Palm OS add-on applications available for download.

Connect to your PC and synchronize your contacts and date book using the included USB cradle. You can also beam information to other Palm OS handheld owners using the IrDA infrared port.

The Sony Clié PEG-NR70 comes with a number of exclusive Sony features. You'll get virtually unlimited data storage with Sony's Memory Stick removable media. Transfer digital content between your Clié handheld and other Memory Stick-compatible products, including digital cameras, digital camcorders, and PCs. You can also use the PEG-NR70 as a remote control for audio and video components using its enhanced infrared port and Clié Remote Commander software.

What's in the box

Clie handheld
Headphones
Audio remote controller
USB HotSync cradle
AC adapter
Stylus
Sony CLII installation CD-ROM
Read This First
Add-on application guide
Graffiti sticker
EULA/Limited warranty statement

Product Description

The swivel LCD design lets you choose your preferred method of text entry - use the stylus to enter data directly on the screen, or flip and rotate the screen (180 degrees) for access to the built-in QWERTY keyboard. The built-in MP3 audio player lets you listen to downloaded music files while you work, or you can watch videos on the high-resolution color display. Of course, the NR70 comes complete with all of the standard Palm OS applications you need for organizing your life. Plus, it's fully compatible with hundreds of Palm OS add-on applications.

Customer Reviews:

Nice for multi-media, but thatýs about it........2003-10-29

I had come from the Diamond Mako or Psion Revo+ which I had bought for ~$100 a couple of years ago. The Mako had its short comings which was mainly the lack a hi-res color screen and lack of upgradeable memory. I loved the keyboard on the Mako and hardly ever used the stylus. The graffiti always seemed slow to enter data and you always had to pull out the pen so I like the keyboard. The NR70 had a keyboard, a nice screen, and expandable memory. I didn't really care about the MP3 player since it's too big too be conveniently used while on the go.
The Apps: The applications have the following problems: 1. The applications that are provided with the NR70 are bear minimum. It seems like they stuck them on it just so they could list them in specs. The contact book only allows you to look at the bear minimum of contact information from outlook (the home addresses don't even show up!!!). The calendar does not let you look at all the data. The mail tool is pretty much only good for letting you look at messages in the inbox. The remote has a limited number of remotes and only allows for basic features (so you need to have the remote around anyway). The calculator is very basic, the documents to go does not translate accurately, the picture program does not ever read GIF files and does not have good pan/zoom features. 2. All of the Apps lack options. The preferences only let you do a couple of things leaving so that customization is minimal. 3. There is very little keyboard support. This is probably because it's palm OS, but I constantly have to switch from keyboard to stylus to even move from text field to text field. 4. The only really useful applications I have I had to buy. This includes a new picture viewer, a new remote too, and a decent database tool.
The Screen: The color, clarity, and resolution of the screen is the best part of the NR70. My main grip is you can use it all. There are only a couple of applications that use the entire screen w/o the graffiti area. Even the OS app browser doesn't let you get ride of this area!
The keyboard: very awkward to use. The NR70 is hard to hold while typing and the keys are located in a weird config. The control/alt/shift key has to be held while typing the character (instead of pressed once) which makes capitals a pain. The enter key and back space are in weird spots. Several times the keyboard has just stopped working and the device has to be reset to get it back. Some of the time, you have to use the palm arrows instead of keyboard arrows. I would not get this device if you are like me and like to use the keyboard for entry.
Other: The battery life seems good. The screen can be seen in almost any light. The MP3 player app is nice if you don't mind a large player.
Overall, I feel upset that I paid $300 for it. I would return it if I hadn't bought it from Sony on-line which I don't recommend. If I hadn't spent so much on it, I would go back to my old PDA.

warning!.......2003-02-18

After owning 3 Palms and one Pocket PC (... I kept dropping them), I bought but deeply regret buying a Clie. If you are a heavy user of "tasks" as I am, Clie's performance is so bad the PDA is unusable. When one makes any change in the task (...change date to "tomorrow"), there is about a 5 second delay. For all the Palms this was instantaneous. Change "priority"... same thing. Etc. This renders the Clie unusable.
I will not complain about the fact the machine just flat stopped working after a month of use because I sent it in and they fixed it for free and quickly. I pointed out the above problem but they did nothing.
This really disappointed me as I had previously thought well of Sony.

Memory Stick Gets "lost".......2003-01-12

This is the slickest handheld to date. I fell in love with the PEG NX70V/U in a nano second when I first laid eyes on it, and I went ahead and got one. Looked cool when I used to take pictures and then stored them on the memory stick (MS). Thats when the trouble began.

I did a not synch and connected to my PC. The Clie did its thing and suddenly there was a bar across the memory stick, so I waited till the synch stopped. Took the Clie out of the cradle and reset it. Still no memory stick on the icon tray, even though the 128 Meg stick was still in. SO I did a hard reset, wiped the handheld and the memory stick was found ! Did a hot synch again, and it could not be found.

Sent it back to Sony for repair, they sent it back with a new MS. Case closed. Hmm, so is set it up and it found the memory stick. Now for the real test, I did a hot synch, and the memory stick disappeared, and the line went through the MS on the icon tray. I just shipped it back to Sony for repair AGAIN...

If they can fix this minor problem I may even be able to use the wireless NIC I bought as well.

Software.......2002-11-13

I am happy with my Sony Clie, PEG NR70V/U, however I would like to ask a question. I have purchased "Word Games to go", which is supposed to work with both Palm and Pocket PC, however I never managed to install it. The first step of the installation requires to click on the specific handheld (there is Palm, Handheld-Compaq, Handheld-Casio and Handheld-HP listed), however there is no "Sony".Please advise me if there is any way I can install this software and why my handheld will not be compatible with this software, which obviously is good for all the rest of the handhelds? Is there a site I can access in regards to downloading different games for this specific handheld?
Thank you for helping me out...

Think Twice Before You Buy.......2002-10-05

This is a love-hate handheld. I've owned my NR70 for four months, and would advise someone to think twice before buying one of these machines.

First the plus side. This is the best looking handheld device I've seen. It's as much of a piece of art as a handheld gets these days. The case is a joy to hold, and the rotating screen doesn't get old after months of use - it's still a blast to spin it into position. The design also serves to protect the screen against scratches. Battery life is not too bad - better than I expected - and it recharges quickly. The 320x480 screen is outstanding when applications support the full resolution (unfortunately few do). With 320x320 apps, the virtual graffiti area and icons are extremely clear.

Now for the negatives. I returned my first two. NR70 Clie #1 had a dead pixel. I swapped it for #2, and upgraded to the NR70V with a camera. Two problems. The camera is very poor quality and I lost interest in it after five minutes of playing with it. The second problem is that the screen brightness of my NR70V was less than that of the NR70. I could see this because my wife had also purchased a NR70 and in a side-by-side comparison, hers was brighter than the NR70V. In addition, when I went back to Circuit City, their NR70 on display was brighter than their NR70V. Not a big difference, but these are expensive machines and I like mine bright. So, I returned the NR70V and wound up with Clie #3. After 4 months of use, here are the downsides:

1) Reliability problems. My wife had to send her NR70 back to Sony for repair because it hosed her memory stick and the infrared wouldn't work. Sony told her these were "known problems" (well, why release the hardware if it has known problems?) She had a poor customer support experience - the packaging Sony mailed to return it for repair arrived several days after it was promised, and it took over two weeks to get her machine back. Sony doesn't really care that users depend on these machines for their jobs and has no program to rush a replacement unit to the user. It breaks, it's your tough luck. One piece of advice from Sony was, "why didn't you purchase an extended warranty from Circuit City." Well, why should I? These machines are expensive enough already! My own Clie has had intermittent problems reading the memory stick and now is unable to transmit wireless. It's not convenient for me to be without it for two weeks, however, so I'm going to try and live with it.

2) The "keyboard" is completely useless. I never have used it. The device should have been made smaller, or this space used for a more useful feature like wireless.

3) The up/down keys and the four buttons for the Palm OS applications are useless. The device feels unnatural in the hand when opened up clamshell style - you can't get a good balance holding it and using the buttons to play games. These buttons belong on the bottom of the screen. The problem is further compounded by the nonstandard configuration and ridiculously small sizes of the up/down buttons.

4) Not enough applications support 320x480. Only two applications that I use regularly do - AcidImage and Mobipocket reader. It is frustrating that more apps don't support this and that Sony did not rewrite the key Palm OS apps (datebook, etc) to support 320x480.

5) Not enough applications support the hires mode. Even the new release of Bejeweled 1.6 doesn't support hires. This is frustrating because once you see a hires app, you don't want to use anything that displays at 160x160. Ever.

6) Sony makes you install a Sony version of the Palm desktop on your PC. I expected that at least after having to uninstall my old Palm desktop and reinstall the Sony desktop, the new one would at least look better. But it is just as uninspired an interface as the standard Palm desktop - couldn't they have spiffed this up a bit?!

7) Too expensive. Price is coming down, but the original retail prices ...are greedily high for a Palm OS device.

8) Prepare to stock up on extra styluses because they don't stay in place too well and fall out of their slot on the side of the Clie.

9) Can't hear MP3's without headphones. Game sounds are loud, system sounds are loud, but MP3s are barely audible.

10) The hold button is easy to slide into the "on" position without knowing it. The first time I did this, it took me a few minutes of fiddling with the Clie to realize it wasn't broken after all. But it keeps happening.

11) The memory stick sometimes pops out of it's slot if the Clie is jostled around in a packpack or briefcase.

12) As noted, the camera in the NR70V is poor quality and not worth the extra price.

All in all, I do enjoy my Clie, but I'd never buy another one of these and I'm staying away from Sony next time around.

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Ball Point Pen Stylus (Stylo, Styli, Styrograph) for Sony Clie T / NR / NX / SL / SJ series / PEG-NX70V / NX60 / NR70V / NR70 / T665C / T615C / T415 / SJ30 / SL10 and more w/ Black Tip

Manufacturer: Eforcity
ProductGroup: CE

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Product Features:

Designed for Sony Clie T / NR / NX / SL / SJ series Fits PEG-NX70V, NX60, NR70V, NR70, T665C, T615C, T415, SJ30, SL10 and more

It is an ideal accessory for high demand PDA users.

Composite construction, metal shaft with a hard plastic tip and soft silicon top

It also includes a Pen hidden under the removable cap

A nicely weighted metal stylus feels much better in hand than the stock stylus and the sensitive stylus tip gives you the smoothest navigation.

ASIN: B000FDSRPM

Product Description

Keep this stylus at home or office to replace those that are lost or damaged. Use your PDA without getting fingerprints on the screen.Fits perfectly inside the silo of your handheld. Quality replacements. Keep your screen free from scratches and fingerprints Barrel Color: Chrome.....Tip Material: Polymer Blend....Tip Color: Black

Car Charger for Sony Clie PEG-NR70/ NR70V/ NX60/ NX70/ NX70V

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Car Charger for Sony Clie PEG-NR70/ NR70V/ NX60/ NX70/ NX70V

Manufacturer: MyNetDeals
ProductGroup: CE

Charge your PDA on the go!
Plug never heats or overchargse the battery
LED charging indication
Uses standard cigarette lighter outlet

ASIN: B000BTWA3U

Product Description

This handy car charger charge your PDA while supplying your handheld device.

For Sony Clie PEG-NR70 Sync and Charge Cable - Car Charger - Travel Charger Bundle (US Standard)

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For Sony Clie PEG-NR70 Sync and Charge Cable - Car Charger - Travel Charger Bundle (US Standard)

Manufacturer: MyNetDeals
ProductGroup: CE

The Sync and Charge Cable - Car Charger - Travel Charger Bundle comes with everything you need to power and charge your handheld for your travel and in your car!
Also, because you'll have the Sync and Charge Cable you won't be left without a way to sync and charge your handheld with a computer!
Contains one Sync and Charge Cable (with USB charging function)
and one Travel Charger Adaptor for Sync and Charge cable
and one Car Charger Adaptor for your cable

ASIN: B000EA8VKC

Product Description

The Cable - Car Charger - Travel Charger Bundle comes with everything you need to power and charge your handheld for your travel! Also, because you'll have the Sync and Charge Cable you won't be left without a way to sync your handheld with a computer!

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Sony Clie PEG-NR70 Battery

Manufacturer: Hi Capacity
ProductGroup: CE

Manufactured by Hi Capacity Power Products
12 Month Warranty
1200mAH
3.7 Volts
Lithium Polymer

ASIN: B000OUBJRE

Product Description

3.7 Volt Li-Polymer PDA Battery Rectangular battery with circuit board and two wires with two-pin connector. Our products are guaranteed to meet or exceed original OEM specifications.

For Sony Clie PEG-NR70 Sync/ Charge Cable - Car Charger Bundle

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For Sony Clie PEG-NR70 Sync/ Charge Cable - Car Charger Bundle

Manufacturer: MyNetDeals
ProductGroup: CE

The Sync/ Charge Cable - Car Charger Bundle comes with everything you need to power and charge your handheld in the car!
Also, because you'll have the Sync/ Charge Cable you won't be left without a way to sync your handheld with a computer!
Contains one Sync/ Charge Cable (with USB charging function)
and one USB Car Charger Adaptor (US Standard) for Sync/ Charge cable

ASIN: B000DZBQC8

Product Description

The Sync/ Charge Cable - Car Charger Bundle comes with everything you need to power and charge your handheld in the car! Also, because you'll have the Sync/ Charge Cable you won't be left without a way to sync your handheld with a computer!

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Car Charger for Sony Clie PEG-NR70/ NR70V/ NX60/ NX70/ NX70V

Manufacturer: MyNetDeals
ProductGroup: CE

Charge your PDA on the go!
Plug never heats or overchargse the battery
LED charging indication
Uses standard cigarette lighter outlet

ASIN: B000BVJFW2

Product Description

This handy car charger charge your PDA while supplying your handheld device.

For Sony Clie PEG-NR70 HotSync Sync and Charge Cable

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For Sony Clie PEG-NR70 HotSync Sync and Charge Cable

Manufacturer: MyNetDeals
ProductGroup: CE

Durable, compact, strong and lightweight
No software needed, Synchronizes and charge your PDA at the same time
USB connection ,much faster than serial cable
Eliminates the need for cradle and AC/DC converter when traveling
Quality ensured by the original seller only: MyNetDeals

ASIN: B0007T9IHU

Product Description

This USB cable sync and charge your PDA/Handheld/Pocket PC at the same time with the PC/Laptop. No more bulky A/C adapter or cradle to carry when you travel. One of the best USB hotsync data cable for your PDA!

For For Sony Clie PEG-NR70 Retractable Sync and Charge Cable - Travel Charger Bundle

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For For Sony Clie PEG-NR70 Retractable Sync and Charge Cable - Travel Charger Bundle

Manufacturer: MyNetDeals
ProductGroup: CE

The Retractable Sync and Charge Cable - Travel Charger Bundle comes with everything you need to power and charge your handheld for your travel!
Also, because you'll have the Retractable Sync and Charge Cable you won't be left without a way to sync your handheld with a computer!
Contains one Retractable Sync and Charge Cable (with USB charging function)
and one USB Travel Charger Adaptor for Sync and Charge cable

ASIN: B000DZLJRU

Product Description

The Sync and Charge Cable - Travel Charger Bundle comes with everything you need to power and charge your handheld for your travel! Also, because you'll have the Cable you won't be left without a way to sync your handheld with a computer!

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The NETGEAR FA311 Ethernet Network Card connects you to other networked computers, printers, Zip drives, routers, network storage and the Internet. Plug it in and you'll achieve high-speed transfer of all kinds of data. NETGEAR's single chip design improves the reliability of your network card performance. And you'll be prepared for the future with both 3.3v PCI and low-profile PCI capability - no upgrades required. The card supports all major operating systems. 10/100 Mbps auto-sensing capability speeds up performance and eliminates the need for manual switching.

Netgear FA311 10/100 PCI Adapter (5-Pack)

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A solid performer at a great price

Netgear FA311 10/100 PCI Adapter (5-Pack)

Manufacturer: Netgear
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

5-pack of FA311 PCI Adapters
10/100 Mbps auto-sensing capability
Use it in 5-volt and future 3.3-volt PCI systems
Supports all major operating systems
3 LEDs provide intuitive feedback on network performance

ASIN: B00006HNEV

Product Description

Customer Reviews:

A solid performer at a great price.......2005-07-21

I recently developed a rather urgent need for a PCI Ethernet Card. After upgrading my old computer from Windows 98 to Windows XP, I discovered that the PC's old SMC ISA network adapter would not work under Windows XP. (Should have listened to the XP Compatibility Wizard!)

Based on price and reputation, I took a chance on the Netgear FA311 TX 10/100 Ethernet Card. I was nervous about installing it, based on some of the reviews below. But it seemed most of the complaints related to online gaming. My networking needs are not quite as demanding - browsing, email, Web design, a little Internet chess. So, I crossed my fingers and installed the Netgear into one of the available PCI slots. Both the hardware and software installations were a breeze. The FA311 worked right away, getting an IP address via DHCP from my DSL router. It's kept working ever since - in fact, I can't say much about it, since it works so well. Shouldn't all Plug and Play devices be so invisible?

Users with special networking requirements might want to continue researching this and other cards. But for the average home user, the Netgear FA311 TX 10/100 Ethernet Card is a solid performer at a great price.

Fa311 10/100 Pci Nic Rj-45 50-pack(1 Set Of Drivers And Manual)

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Fa311 10/100 Pci Nic Rj-45 50-pack(1 Set Of Drivers And Manual)

Manufacturer: Netgear
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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8-port dual-speed hub
Very small footprint
LEDs integrated into the RJ-45 jacks to clearly show status and bandwidth use
Push button RJ-45 uplink port for expansion
Type 2 repeater

ASIN: B000063V7O

Product Description

NETGEAR's FA311 Ethernet Network Card connects you to other networked computers, printers, zip drives, routers, network storage and the Internet. Plug it in and you'll achieve high-speed transfer of all kinds of data. NETGEAR's single chip design improves the reliability of your network card performance.Robust! NETGEAR's single chip design improves the reliability of your network card performance. And you'll be prepared for the future with both 3.3v PCI and low-profile PCI capability - no upgrades required.

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