Sony Handhelds: Have Cradle, Will Travel

Aug. 2003 /PRNewswire/ -- American drivers will soon be able to make their CLIE handhelds an active companion on daily commutes and long distance drives with the new CLIE handheld PEGA-CC5 car cradle accessory.

With a compatible handheld (CLIE PEG-NX80V, -NX73V and -TG50 models) docked in the cradle, the new accessory can enable such features as:

• Global Positioning System (GPS) Assist Navigation system: Displays car's location and direction of movement through the CLIE handheld high-resolution screen. Working in conjunction with the bundled GPS antenna, the cradle unit provides turn-by-turn directions with voice prompts (requires PC and Internet connection for route set-up). The special version of Rand McNally StreetFinder Travel Navigation Software features street-level maps and descriptions of restaurants, hotels, attractions and business services for easier travel.



• Audio Output: Transmits MP3 and ATRAC3 music files stored on Memory Stick media via car audio speakers through the FM transmitter function (optimal frequency range from 95.9 - 101.9MHz), and the optional line-out cassette adapter or the Sony Bus Connection Adaptor Output accessories (for use with compatible Sony car stereo head units with Changer Control function.



• Text-to-Voice Function: Reads back e-mail stored in CLIE Mail software application synchronized with a PC, and appointments entered into Palm Schedule application.



• Power Charge: Plugs easily into a vehicle's cigarette lighter socket to power the cradle unit and recharge the CLIE handheld's internal battery.



• Remote Commander remote control unit: Wirelessly controls certain CLIE software applications and CLIE car cradle functions.

Pricing and Availability
The new CLIE PEGA-CC5 car cradle will be available at retailers nationwide at the end of August for about $300. Pre-orders may be placed beginning today at www.sonystyle.com/clie .

Source: Sony Electronics