A somewhat incoherent design
Written: Jun 11 '01
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Pros: Great screen, very good character recognition
Cons: Mediocre sound recording, Battery life too short, No cradle,Accessories availability
The Bottom Line: I wanted a top quality screen, I got it. If a top quality TFTscreen is not essential, look somewhere else.
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| pilousky's Full Review: Casio Cassiopeia EM-500 Pocket PC |
I wanted a good TFT color screen. I preferred the Cassioppiea over Palm because of a better screen resolution and larger usable screen size. I preferred it over Compaq because of better pricing and better score in a PC Magazine review and a wider range of screen color display.
WHAT I LIKE: The TFT screen is perfect. Great colors, great contrast, great visibility, no compromise. The handwriting recognition software is reasonably easy to use and accurate. The casing is sturdy, it fits well in your hand with non slip finishing.
WHAT I DON'T LIKE: audio recording with the built-in mike is bad to the point of being useless. The user interface is somewhat inflexible and not as intuitive or comfortable as with the Palm OS . The battery needs frequent charging even when not in use. The docking cradle is not included as standard equipment.
BUT WORST OF ALL: accessories seem impossible to find. The local computer stores in my area do not hold any, even tough they do have plenty of choice for other brands (Palm, Compaq, Handspring etc.) I am completely unable to find a docking cradle, a spare stylus, a spare charger or a spare battery unit! I tried on line shopping with no more success You cannot even get a cradle FROM THE CASIO SITE !
Recommended:
No
Amount Paid (US$): 325(auction)
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