Psion Revo - - EPOC32 5 - ARM710T 36 MHz - RAM: 8 MB - ROM: 8 MB ( 480 x 160 )

...I nicked my husbands abandoned Psion Revo to use as he was given the new Ipaq from work. At first glance, it’s not very attractive and compact compared to the palm series so I was not used to carrying it around at first but it was better than having to pay £100+ for a new one as this one was still in perfect working condition (after my husband had used it for 4 years). He bought this because it was a special staff deal at work, £100 when it ...
...they sent it off to Psion for repair and they replaced it with a brand new one within a week even though we had it for well over a year so although we didn't have any direct contact with them, I thought this was extremely reasonable considering we had it for a fair amount of time. ...

Cici_Ying 03.07.2003 · Read full review
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...touch-screen organiser has. But Psion had to include a touch-screen, didn't they? Returning momentarily to the keyboard, I have to say that the Revo has the best keyboard of its size that I have ever seen; it's probably only bettered at all by that of the Series 5, which is in any case far larger. The keys are about 70% the width of normal PC keys, and one key starts almost where the last ends - Psion have essentially condensed a laptop keyboard ...
...you to transfer data between Psion and PC via serial port. You can also transfer data via infrared, but there is the option to plug the mains charger into the docking station so that you can, in one neat move, charge and back up your Revo. The software for the PC also converts documents to and from the Psion on the fly. The Psion appears not unlike another disk drive in Windows - files can be dragged and dropped to and from it. So much can be said ...

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...at the picture -- this Psion is actually smaller and is, in my opinion, the coolest looking PDA around, bar none. I mean, look at the dark blue casing accented in silver -- a sexier machine you will not find! This product is being marketed by Psion to go directly against Palm Computing Inc's Palm V. In fact, the Psion is actually only slightly bigger than the Palm V, and fits in your pocket quite easily. Blue meanie About the size of a spectacle ...
...another interesting thing about the Psion Revo is that it has an ingenious slide-out keyboard that is even more impressive than the one on the Psion Series 5mx - as you open it, the keyboard slides out and creates an arched base which angles the keyboard perfectly for typing. Look underneath and you'll discover that as the keyboard slides out, the RS232 connector (for connecting to your PC and to external modems) is on the bottom - which means that ...

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I bought my Psion Revo just before Christmas, and have found it an extreamly usefull tool in organising my home and work life. I needed to get my (getting more and more) busy life organised, and I had looked at a lot of PDA's before deciding to go with the Revo. Without waffling too much, here are /my/ pro's and con's about the Revo: Pro's - * It's small - Considering it's got a full (usable) keyboard, this is a mirical! With the clever 'clam' ...
...isn't as big as the Psion Series 5. But then the 5 is bigger overall! * No backlit display - No playing in the dark (with the Revo, that is!) But then again, who cares - that sucks power big-time! * No handwriting recognition - Although you can download some off the web for free, so no big deal there. * Only monochrome - Alright, I'm getting picky, but I thought I should mention! * Internet is slow using the mobile. Only 9600, so email can be ...

MikeWhalley 26.03.2001 (01.04.2001) · Read full review
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Psion Revo I have bought my first Psion Revo on the market, cost me only £80, and that was cheap then. I did not have the Sync Software by Symbian though i have managed to find and download it on the internet instead of paying £39 for it. So, finally, i had a PDA Psion Revo, Docking Station with it, and an Installed Synchronization software. Specs: Size: 6.18" x 3.11" x .43" in Weight: 7.05oz. Processor: ARM 710 core running @ 36MHz Memory: ...
...huge community of Epoch 32, Psion lovers out there. I have installed, reinstalled and uninstalled many programs, and the most amazing thing of all is that Epoch32 OS is very reliable it DID NOT freeze even once while performing many tasks at once. Programs take up a small amount of space, especially it was a great relief when i had 8MB memory on my PDA. Average good application with lots of features takes up around 50-200KB. All Word Processing ...

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...white box with the word Psion printed on it and a picture of a sexy streamlined little organiser. It didn’t so much scream out to me as grab me by the throat and strangle me until I gave in to its tempting offer of organisation and functionality. Psion has always been a name I’ve trusted for quality since the days of those first organisers which, to me, always resembled the Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy from the TV series. Their ...
...be instantly drawn to their Psion counterparts. The Contact function allows for address and phone number storage and instant retrieval. It also has a nice little name search function. The agenda is wonderful, looking for all the world like a paper based organiser, right down to the ring binder effect! It will show a whole week per page and simply clicking on the corner of the page will turn it over. It also lets you jump straight to a date for easy ...

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...than scribble on the screen), Psion has always been a class leader. Windows CE just doesn't match the elegance of Psion's EPOC32 operating system. The Psion Series 5mx has been the one to beat. Psion's Revo is in some ways better (the screen quality is much better). It's a Series 5mx shrunk to a much more convenient form-factor. It's only 200g in weight (not much heavier than my PalmPilot) and yet still manages to include a 'proper' keyboard, i.e. ...
...the best yet for a Psion - simple and very quick. The built-in rechargeables genuinely last two weeks as claimed before needing a top-up. All I can say is check it out and I think you'll agree it has an almost perfect balance of size, functionality and convenience of use on the move. You can get it for about £230 if you shop around. ...

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...Palm-style Windows CE imitators. Now Psion is having another stab at the market with its curvaceous new Revo. It's not as small as a Palm Pilot, but it packs a potentially bigger punch and has a very useable keyboard to boot. Psion's recently launched Series 5mx is a powerful beast but critics would argue it's just a tad too heavy and large for a shirt pocket. Until now, Psion's only truly diminutive offering was the Siena. A commercial flop, the ...
...synchroniser package, PsiWin. Psion appears to have learnt from its Siena experience. The Revo has 8MB of (non-expandable) RAM, the same 36MHz ARM710T processor as the Series 5mx, making it very responsive indeed, yet according to Psion, the built-in NiMH rechargeable batteries will last up to 14 hours. The Revo isn't quite as small as the Siena, but it's truly at home in a shirt pocket and at 200g, weight is not an issue. Gone is the tiny Siena ...

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The Psion Revo 16MB is an amazingly versatile and usable hand held computing device. It runs most of the software that is available for the series 5 Psions, so there is absolutely loads of shareware and freeware, as well as commercial software available. In use, although the key board is small it is very easy to type on. The screen is pretty good given the size of the unit, and is very clear and sharp. Pity it doesn't have a back light like the 5's, ...
...much for the built in rechargeable batteries. Battery life is quite good - I managed a week of occasional use without a recharge. The Revo links well with a PC allowing back up of data, installation of software and synchronisation of appointments with ease. The built in software is pretty good too. E mail via infra red enabled mobile phone is probably the neatest trick (though dropped calls are common - not a fault of the Revo, I suspect). All in ...

ShaunK 10.11.2000 · Read full review
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...make by going for the Psion is greater weight and size, in return for greater functionality and ability to work on the move. I’ll also admit, I didn’t particularly fancy the idea of teaching myself Graffiti in order to use a Palm - lazy I know, especially as I have seen how easy it is (an optional keyboard is available also, but rather negates the Palm’s size advantages). The price I paid for the Revo was reasonable - roughly comparable to what ...
...model). Personally this doesn’t leave me too distraught, as I find it unlikely that I’ll need the extra memory the Plus model provides for many months yet (the standard Revo comes with 8mb). There seems to be a reasonably large community of Revo users on the internet, and whenever I have had a query I have had no problem finding an answer. There is also a wide range of extra software, much of which seems to be free, although I have found the standard ...

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Palmtec have always manufactured quality goods and this new hard case for the Revo is no exception. I already have their neoprene case which is bright, sturdy and does the job. The hard plastic of this model does a much better job of protecting your expensive investment. It is available in a range of colours has a couple of sliders on the edge to open and close the case to allow access inside. It is padded inside and has room for a few business cards ...

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Psion Revo I can't honestly claim to have WANTED a Revo, because I got it for Christmas: but now I have one I might as well share it with everyone. The Revo is Psion's latest mobile PC offering, and having such a respected company behind it should definately serve as an encouragement to buy. The Revo is basically a stripped-down and updated version of their Series 5MX system, with emphasis on the "communication centre" aspects. As such, it comes ...
...on the one hand, only Psion uses it; but on the other it is easy to use, and there is loads of software out for it. The Revo has no expansion slots, so you CAN'T add new applications by disk....but you can download free ones off the internet, so its not really all that bad. The software included is excellent: a Word Processor, a Spreadsheet, a Database, a Calculator, the aforementioned Email and web browsers, and simple game. Most of it is compatible ...

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I've had my Revo for a couple of weeks (at time of writing), and so far I am really impressed. This is the 1st PDA that I have owned, and it is helping me organise my life a lot! It has many features you would expect, contacts, agenda, word, datasheets, etc. The Revo can be connected via a suitable mobile to the net which is dead useful, if you are away from the office a lot. The revo comes with a docking station, so you can link it and sync it ...
...I have not tried that yet. I have used the docking station to download some additional software, and there is a lot to choose from online. Games, applications, utilities, the list goes on and on, and a lot of it shareware and freeware. The machine has 8mb ram which is a lot for a PDA, but unfortunately is not expandable, so if you are going to be downloading a lot of software, then keep an eye on the capacity, and keep maybe back up the originals ...

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...at work gave me a Psion Revo to play with as part of my project portfolios. Struggling with pieces of paper and bulky laptops just doesn't cut the mustard these days. Psion is perhaps the world leader when it comes to palmtops and have been making them for years. Windows CE, the new kid on the block is okay but isn't a patch on Psions own OS, EPOC32 and it shows too. The Revo is the natural successor to the popular 5mx series, although I can't ...
...the Revo is very light, about 190 grammes I think, has a nice silvery finish and has a decent & clear screen, with a fully working keyboard crammed within its chasis. It is by its nature a glorifed Organiser but if you've got a lot of people to see, projects to finish off, meetings to keep etc, then this really does help. you can also create your own Word & Spreadsheet documents too although it does sometimes slow down when number-crunching. you ...

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...end of the price range. Psion 5MX, Psion IIIc, Psion Revo have all featured amongst many other brands. I was quite attached to the Psion 5MX and therefore excited about a lightweight little brother, the Revo. Initially my response was good and colleagues heard me raving in the corridor about pretty much all of the features. "Hey, it starts up instantly." "The touchscreen is great, look!" "I can type reasonably well with this keyboard, great ...
...machine began to become problems. Remember, my opinion is not only based on one machine, we had six machines all behaving in a similar way. First thing was occasionally if the battery went completely flat the backup battery failed to protect the data. So, a few really busy days including time away from home without the bulky charger and all data including that vital diary and contacts list vanished. OK, so I should back up but it's not always possible ...

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