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Very soon Casio are going to be releasing a new model that looks a little more robust and has a USB link. Personally I would wait for that if you want a PocketPC as the first batch seem to be a bit flimsy.
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Handheld - 128 MB RAM - Screen: 4 in inch - Display: TFT active matrix - CPU: XScale PXA310 - Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi - Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.0, Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.0 Classic
Advantages: Pocket sized organiser Disadvantages: UI Problems, no keyboard, no USB
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Very soon Casio are going to be releasing a new model that looks a little more robust and has a USB link. Personally I would wait for that if you want a PocketPC as the first batch seem to be a bit flimsy.
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The Cassiopeia PocketPC is basically a re-hash of their old WinCE2.0 palmtop. It costs £500 from Dixons, although you are probably best getting it mail order from jungle.com or wherever.
The casing is *extremely* flimsy, and the compact flash cover is quite frankly a joke - I estimate the life span of the CF cover to be 5 minutes after somebody opens it.
The device itself looks like it would smash if dropped from 6 inches, so if you have one - get insurance!
The PocketPC interface I was not impressed with. A lot of WinCE software relies on you being able to see the 'desktop' of the machine - PocketPC hides this from the user sadly and so functionality is affected.
Synchronisation is extremely slow due to the lack of USB connection. The device connects using the ergular serial port.
Very soon Casio are going to be releasing a new model that looks a little more robust and has a USB link. Personally I would wait for that if you want a PocketPC as the first batch seem to be a bit flimsy.
Advantages: Small, light, good battery life, excellent screen Disadvantages: limited on the application front
Out of the box the BE300 is a lovely looking piece of equipment. Very stylish with it's flip down screen protector and permanent screen icons. When you turn it on you are dazzled by the clarity of the screen images. The contrast and colour definition of this device are amazing making everything easy to see. The stylus has a soft feel to it, making it comfier to hold and the screen is very responsive. The CF slots lets you expand the meagre storage ... ...once the basic programs are loaded) as much as you like. Add to that the programs are very easy to use, once you get the hang of the menu system that is and you have a lovely machine.............but..........
This is one of Casio's 'Pocket Manager' range, which means it isn't a Pocet PC as we know it. Any program you want to run has to be compiled specially for the BE300 so you can't just put any software on there. There are a lot of programs out ...
hobgob 03.04.2004
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Operating system / software
OS Provided
Microsoft Windows CE 3.0
Software
Clock, Calculator, Notes, Calendar, Contacts, Tasks, Web Browser, E-mail, MP3 Player, Backup, Photo Viewer, File Manager, Movie Player
Manufacturer's product description
The BE-300 is a 32K color, personal digital assistant (PDA) with an open development framework based on Windows CE 3.0 that has revolutionized the Windows CE environment. The BE-300 Pocket Manager boasts superior expandability, user-friendly controls, and a great price! A powerful and versatile device offers a robust line of business accessories, software and expandability features for both the business professionals and students alike. The BE-300 runs Windows CE 3.0. This operating system features a unique user interface that emphasizes the user, while also offering superior connectivity with Windows PCs all at prices that allow for widespread adoption. The BE-300 Pocket Manager is equipped with a Type II CompactFlash (CF) card slot, enabling it to use memory cards, wireless network cards, LAN cards and Bluetooth cards.
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