I’ll be honest from the start and that is I’m a Psion man through and through. I owned a series 3c back in the day, I had a 5mx (Ericsson MC 218) until I got drunk and dropped it. Rather than replace that I thought I’d just go for a Revo Plus as it seemed to do all the things I used the MC ... Read review
With your PDA in a passive holder attached onto the dashboard it is always within easy ... more
reach -safe and convenient. The holder is mounted onto a tilt swivel so it is adhustable for avoiding light reflection on the screen. It is easy to put the PDA in the holder, and to take it out of the holder. You can connect e.g. a charging cable to the PDA when it is in the holder.
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With your PDA in a passive holder attached onto the dashboard it is always within easy ... more
reach -safe and convenient. The holder is mounted onto a tilt swivel so it is adhustable for avoiding light reflection on the screen. It is easy to put the PDA in the holder, and to take it out of the holder. You can connect e.g. a charging cable to the PDA when it is in the holder.
Postage & Packaging:£4.99 Availability:Usually dispatched within 6-10 business days...
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: Small and sleek.Does everything I reasonably need it too. Disadvantages: The stylet is maybe a bit fiddley.Built in battery.
...and that is I’m a Psion man through and through. I owned a series 3c back in the day, I had a 5mx (Ericsson MC 218) until I got drunk and dropped it. Rather than replace that I thought I’d just go for a Revo Plus as it seemed to do all the things I used the MC 218 for.
The functions I find the most useful are the Agenda, Alarm, World Time, Spreadsheet, Contacts/Database, Email and Word. This is, I’ve just realised, pretty much all ... ...for everything, which is why Psion have provided a touch screen and stylet for easier navigation around the system. Admittedly the stylet is smaller than on the 5mx, hence a bit more fiddlely. The Revo combats this by being a lot smaller and lighter.
The other functions are pretty much standard throughout the PDA range but certainly a lot more powerful than the calculator style organisers. Strangely though the Revo has a built in battery ... more
I’ll be honest from the start and that is I’m a Psion man through and through. I owned a series 3c back in the day, I had a 5mx (Ericsson MC 218) until I got drunk and dropped it. Rather than replace that I thought I’d just go for a Revo Plus as it seemed to do all the things I used the MC 218 for.
The functions I find the most useful are the Agenda, Alarm, World Time, Spreadsheet, Contacts/Database, Email and Word. This is, I’ve just realised, pretty much all of them.
Of course the latter two in that list would be of far less help if a keyboard wasn’t provided. Along with emails the mail program allows you to send and read SMS from you mobile in a far more relaxing fashion than just the phone itself. You can also edit the phone book in a similar fashion and link it to your Revo contacts file. All mobile phone communication can be done via built in infra red and I didn’t find the connection particularly difficult to set up.
Word allows you to write your thoughts down whilst on the move and that includes ciao articles. It’s really this that sets it aside from the Palm pilot for me. Sorry but typing on a keyboard is an infinitely better way to enter data than tapping on a screen with a cocktail stick. The keyboard has certainly come along way since the rubber buttons of the 3c too, typing on the Revo is almost as easy as a standard desktop keyboard.
That’s not to say that the cocktail stick isn’t bad for everything, which is why Psion have provided a touch screen and stylet for easier navigation around the system. Admittedly the stylet is smaller than on the 5mx, hence a bit more fiddlely. The Revo combats this by being a lot smaller and lighter.
The other functions are pretty much standard throughout the PDA range but certainly a lot more powerful than the calculator style organisers. Strangely though the Revo has a built in battery which you charge using an adapter provided
At the end of the day PDAs aren’t for everyone and the only person who can tell if they really need one is you yourself. I’d say the Revo Plus was the most balanced of all on the market and despite being slightly more expensive and less fashionable than its Palm counterpart is worth it simply for the keyboard.
Advantages: A compact little number that fits in your hand Disadvantages: would be even better with flash memeory cards
I just bought my new Psion Revo Plus 16Mb from Yahoo auctions brand new for £120 ( although it is higher priced in the shops ..at just aver £200), the main reason for my purchase was mainly because I felt vunerable carrying my laptop about with me and needed something a little more discreet, less weighty but that could meet most of my needs whilst travelling, and I have to say that this little beauty has certainly fitted the bill...
Apart from having ... ...name a couple...
The Psion Revo plus also manages my Daily Diary, Contacts and telephone list..apart from being a world clock and distance measurer...
if that is not enough the Revo Plus comes with a docking station to link it to your PC so that it can talk with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook to which it synconises with eveytime you log on....
I find the Revo key board manageable for my fat little fingers and the Stylus supplied is great for ...
Dalesman 07.04.2002
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Advantages: Keyboard, Speed, Ease of use Disadvantages: Screen not always clear in bad light, Why no lithium ion batteries?
...reason why I chose the Psion over Palm and Sony alternatives was that it comes with a tiny keyboard built in, this takes some getting used to because the keys appear to be hinged at the bottom so you need to press the top of the key to be sure of a key press being registered.
It comes with a cd rom of extra software such as opera web browser, a very good wap browser and a serial docking station. To save memory you can choose what you want to install ... ...On first impressions the Psion Revo Plus looks good and has a lovely smooth space saving opening mechanism. It is nice and thin when closed. A point to note is that the stylus can not be removed once the Revo has been docked. It weighs around 200g. I've heard a lot of stories about battery life but mine is ok so far and the best advice I can give is to ensure the first charge is carried out properly even though you may be itching to use your new ...
Shamsher78 10.05.2002
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Advantages: Powerful and fully featured Disadvantages: No backlight
The Revo Plus builds on Psion's successful Revo machine by doublng the memory (from 8MB to 18MB) and by supplying a few extra goodies on the PsiWin CD that accompanies the machine. The software on the machine itself hasn't changed much since the Revo, and as there wasn't much wrong with it, this decsion seems to make sense.
The Revo is a well spec'ed little machine capable of doing far more than just diary and address book stuff, such as word process ... ...mobile phone SIM card, access POP3 email, send SMS text messages via your mobile, and surf web and WAP sites. As with other Psions, the Revo Plus comes with PC software to allow backups, conversion to PC formats (such as Office) and synchronisation of agenda and contacts information.
One of the two additional goodies found on the CD is a fully working version of the Opera web browser, which scores over the previous web browser in that it supports ...
psipple 10.01.2001 (20.01.2001)
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Advantages: Leather, better looking than a plastic case, snug fit and reasonably cheap Disadvantages: Offers only slight protection when dropped.
...to find some hard plastic Psion cases. I wasn't too impressed, as they were around £20 at the time. So I'm sorry to say this, but I decided to pop down to my local PC World - and was plesantly surprised. What they had there, apart from the plastic hard cases (and I don't mean the students working there), was a Corniche black leather case. This was more like it. It has a slight bit of padding, but obviously offering nowhere near as much protection ... ...professional looking, I think.
It consists of a fold over pouch with a pop button to keep it closed. It forms a snug fit around the Revo, as it has been specifically designed for it. It also means that it's barely noticably bigger than the Revo itself.
I was able to buy the revo for the pleasant price of £11.99. Bargain. Worth every penny, as even though it's probably not as protective as you would hope, it's certainly helped a couple of times ...
MikeWhalley 30.03.2001 (02.05.2001)
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Advantages: Internet, email, word, excel etc Disadvantages: no backlight, battery life
I got my Psion Revo Plus about 18 months ago a mate got it for me at cost price (so I can’t tell you how much I paid).
I use my Psion all the time including in the car. I have Route Planner Millennium Europe on it, so if ever I get lost (which I often do) I can look it up! I wish it had a backlight though because I end up trying to see the screen angling it towards the interior light in my car.
I also use it for doing my sms text messages through ... ...store more messages on my Psion than I can on my phone.
Also I surf the internet on it again using the infrared and my Ericsson. Even though it is a little slow!
I like the Contacts book on the Psion as well because it is easy to update. The phone programme is also good because I backup my mobile phone contacts into it so if I change my sim card I can easily send the information back to it.
It has a built in calculator but then again what hasn’t!
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scookie 28.11.2002
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Advantages: Compatibility with PC (Outlook, Word, Excel) Disadvantages: Compatibility with mobile phone
I bought this little beauty about six months ago. I had previously owned a Psion 3c. I decided that I wanted an integrated keyboard to facilitate typing; my major need however was for a machine which could connect to my PC at work so that I could copy across documents between the machines to enable me to work remotely. Initially I couldn't decide between the Psion 5mx and the RevoPlus. Then more by chance than anything else I stumbled across the MC218 which is in fact a rebadged and improved version of the Psion 5mx. I must say I have not regretted my purchase one little bit. It is fully compatible with Microsoft Outlook and it is simple to transfer Word docs and spreadsheets between the MC218 and the PC via the cable link supplied with the machine.
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Advantages: Lots of Software, Light, Compact, excellent design Disadvantages: Backlight? and memory prob, besides that its amazing PDA
day /time you connect it to a pc, keeping track of all changes made to the system. Fast and effective.
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The PsionRevo does not come with the Built-In internet browser, though the laste model PsionRevoPlus does. But you can install an Opera Browser to view Images and go online/send TXTs and messages, all done via infra-red port - via your Infra-red compatible phone with a built In modem. Some of the phones that you can use are: Motorola Timeport L7089, Ericsson 6xx/7xx/T18/T10 plus DI 27, Ericsson T28 plus DI28 ...
Advantages: Small, docking station, Net & Email, 8 or 16 mb, Quick, Sync with mobile & PC Disadvantages: A little flimsy, Smaller screen than s5, No backlight, Mono, No dictate
screen - Okay, well all PDA's have them, but this one is a fair size, compared to Palm PDA's.
* Memory - Options of either 8 Mb or 16 Mb (Revoplus). Plenty of space really for most people! I find it handy for if I need to take files back and forth from work. I use the Revo cos it has loads more space than a floppy!
* Filetype conversions - On-the-fly conversions of files from and to your PC. This is done by 'My Psion', which is just like 'My Computer' under windows.
* Email, contacts and tasks sync - Syncronise with Outlook on your PC! Plus other applications too. But not Outlook Express, as yet.
* Nippy - Nice Arm 7 processor under the bonnet. Same as the Series 5, I think.
* Syncronise with your mobile - Yep, you have an infrared port, so if you've got an infrared mobile, like I have the Nokia 8210, then all you have to do is stick it ...
Agenda, Appointment book, Jotter, Phonebook, Contacts, Web Browser, E-mail, Alarm/World Time, Word, Sheet, Data, Cascade, Calc, PsiWin 2.3
Manufacturer's product description
Psion Connect presents the Revo Plus taking the Revo to new horizons of increased capacity and extended Internet communications options. It provides enough room to accommodate more of your information and the addition of extended applications, such as fully functional Web browsing solutions. If you're juggling social connections, business commitments and the totally unexpected, pick up a Psion Revo Plus. Psion Revo Plus is designed to fit right into your pocket - and right into your life. It offers agenda, contacts manager, e-mail on the move, jotter, PC sync and lots more to stay ahead of a busy life.
Flexible, Lots of uses, Fast processor, Built-in Wifi, Bluetooth, Infrared
Expensive, can crash (stability), Only takes SD cards, Official accessories are expensive, battery life, battery life when using Wi-Fi, Difficult to start up if power's all gone even after charging, they don't make it anymore (*)
portable, easy-to-use, backlight, perfect for writing on the go
record function switches itself on randomly, bit big compared to other models, the stylus falls out of its slot a lot, case coating peels off easily (*)
