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Summary: Look here for some Cassiopeia E-125 answers...
Review: ....The PSION is NOT A HANDHELD PDA like the PocketPC or the PalmPilot. Comparing the PocketPC to a PSION is like comparing a PSION to a laptop; bigger means more screenspace and power. The reason people choose a Palm Pilot or a PocketPC over a PSION is because it fits in your pocket, hence the name. It makes more sense to compare the PSION to the Cassiopeia A22T, which has the functions you describe but is also larger than a PocketPC.... I agree that closing applications easily should have been included in the PocketPC, but this is by design on Microsoft's part. The idea is that the PocketPC closes applications you aren't using in the background, freeing up memory for whichever application you are currently working on. This is presumabely so that the user doesn't have to worry about closing applications; when he/she is done with one application, he/she can simply open up the next application. The first application will remain open in the background should the user wish to switch back to it at any time, and if the user hasn't switched to it for a long time and some memory needs to be freed, the PocketPC simply closes the application by itself. I think that this is counter-intuitive: people are used to closing a program when they're done with it. As one reader described, you can kill a program by going to Settings/Memory and closing the program from there, but this should not be the default- it's too many steps. Thankfully, there are many applications you can download for the PocketPC that will allow you to not only close applications quickly but also to switch between open applications quickly (unlike the Palm Pilot, PocketPC allows you to have more than one program open at the same time). I agree that the bTask tool is annoying to use. I personally use a tool called "Gigabar", which not only allows me to switch between and close applications quickly but also allows many other functions such as copying/pasting easily between applications, and many many other things. It's also skinnable (I have an X-Men themed bar there right now). There is a host of useful tools and applications available for the PocketPC from many sites....
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Summary: I love mine
Review: I use my E-125 for everything now - the usual PDA stuff, as well playing MP3's. It blows Palm right out of the water. I recommend loading yours with the following: - Transcriber from Microsoft - Handwriting recognition software. I like it better than the pre-loaded software that comes with it because it's easier and more flexible. - EZBeam from BSquare - Allows you to beam info back and forth between your Pocket PC and Palm OS devices. I was used to doing a lot of beaming of business cards and appointments with my old Palm V. Now I'm able to share info in meetings with all those Palm users.
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Summary: Almost perfect
Review: This is an excellent unit. If you want a no hassle true one for one sync with Outlook, this is it. The only negative is probably the size of the E-125. However, considering the expansion capability including exchangable battery, it is hard to beat.
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Summary: Wonderful hardware, with lousy customer service
Review: As an avid user of Windows CE products, I was very interested in purchasing a Pocket PC. After playing with models from Compaq, Casio, and HP, I chose the Cassiopeia E-125. The display is bright and the color quality is better than that of my Compaq Aero 2150. The stereo sound makes it possible for me to leave my MP3 player at home when I travel. The Cassiopeia E-125's type II compact flash slot accepts my 1 gigabyte IBM microdrive as well as my type I compact flash slots without having to purchase a special expansion sleeve. I find it easy to close programs with or without the bSquare program. I like the inclusion of Pocket Word and Excel in the Pocket PC because I may write and edit small documents without having to carry my handheld PC pro on outings. There is an available proprietary portable keyboard, for the machine, that facilitates typing, and Targus expects to bring a more portable keyboard device to market within the next six months. The free Pac Man and Zio Golf programs... keep me entertained when I need a break. The available compact flash modem allows me to access my e-mail. The battery life could be better, but I have purchased extra batteries to accommodate my needs (Try that with an IPAQ without adding bulk to the device). I like the joystick-type button on the machine as it provides an additional method for accessing data and for playing games. I also like the one button recording capability of the machine. While the Pocket PC platform could benefit from additional improvements in several areas, it is clearly superior to its palmheld Windows CE predecessors. It has greater capabilities and more physical bulk than the Palm Pilot devices. Casio should improve its customer service department. I have been waiting for more than one month for a response to a problem I had with initiating USB syncing. I have called HP, Compaq, NEC, and Phillips in the past, in reference to hardware and software concerns and they always found a reasonable solution for me within 24 hours (usually while I was still on the phone). Amazon... and a computer magazine both contacted Casio on my behalf and I have yet to hear from anyone from the company. If you have no experience with Pocket PCs, you may want to consider a company that responds better to customers who spend ... for a device from them. The only reason I kept the device is because there are dedicated on-line people who run websites for pocket pc users. They worked diligently with me to find a solution to the problem.
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Summary: All play no work made this gadget...
Review: All play no work made this gadget "no" man. I keep it, for plays, but for work -- it can't compete with my PSIONs. Here's the NOs from PocketPCs including this one: 1. No, its spreadsheet can not do charting!! (What???) Once again, no charting with that Puckit Excel! 8-O 2. No, its word processor ("Poket Word") is not equipped with neither spell checker nor thesaurus. 3. No, forget about them easy Hebrew, Japanese, Russian input locales and fonts. 4. No, its word processor can't do outline view. 5. No, its word processor can't have customizable templates. 6. No, you can't embed an object from one app into another. 7. No, fonts supplied don't look swell, uppercase I and lowercase L look the same with all but Courier which is fixed. 8. No, none of the applications can handle directory trees with only exception of the File Manager. If you place your files hierarchically, you can open them only from the File Manager. 9. No, the File Manager does not remember where you were last time. 10. No, there is no 1 convenient place to look for contacts, tasks and calendar-agenda. It's scattered across 3-4 different applications. 11. No long battery life. This gadget's range resembles one of a fighter-interceptor: barely took of and it's time to refuel. There are quite a few more NOs. I just don't want to make false impression that this device is totally worthless. I personally keep it. It serves well as a video/photo album, music collection, it can handle CASIO hand scaner which is a little marvel and it looks sleek. If you buy this gadget, get screen protectors immediately in the same order -- this screen gets scratched in no time once you start using it. Buy a good leather case with padding. Basically set aside about half a grand for the stuff like extra cradles, batteries, adaptors, memory cards, interface cards. You can easily shell one grand more on printer, scaner, GPS, extra software.
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Summary: Well worth the money and beats the heck out of palm pilots
Review: I played with the palm pilot before I bought my first E-105. Even then, there was no comparison. The Palm has 1/2 the memory and capabilities that the E-105 had. Since then, I upgraded to an E-115, then E-125. They just keep getting better. I can store COLOR pictures of my kids, keep track of my appointments, or relax with a game. The free software that is included is great. I bought an extra cradle and sync'd between my work computer and home computer. Because of the advantages of this device, I highly recommend it to any users who are trying to decide between a palm pilot and Windows CE device. There is no comparison...and the E-125 will prove it to you if you give it a chance. By the way, I own no stock in Casio in any way, shape or form. I also put my money (and my companies money) where my mouth is. I bought one for my wife this Christmas and I bought 3 for employee's who work for me. It's just a great product that I can clearly see will increase productivity while decreasing work.
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Summary: Oh there are even faster ways to quit applications...
Review: I finally found out the other day.... you bring up the "keyboard" and click on CTRL-Q... that quits the majority of applications instantly... it's made my 125 a pleasure to use instead of a dragging slow bore.... now, if it'd just come with some decent documentation... :-)
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Summary: Casio E-125 is a great choice!
Review: I purchased the e-125 as a replacement for an em-500 I had purchased and returned a few days before because the em-500 lacks a CF slot. The e-125 is to me a great choice of pocketpc. I don't notice an appreciable speed difference between the slightly faster ipaq and my new e-125. Also, the casio's better screen and better button-layout clearly make up the difference. I also purchased a CF ethernet card with my e-125 and browsing the net is clear, easy, and effective. This is a great machine that I would recommend to any prospective buyer.
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Summary: I disagree with the complaints made by Phillip Woodruff
Review: While I agreed with much of what Mr. Woodruff said, I disagree with his software complaints. I don't use the Casio Menu program, or bTask. Closing programs is actually very simple. You merely click on 'Settings', then the 'System' tab, then 'Memory'. Once in there, you click the 'Running Programs' tab. You are then presented with a list of programs running (could you guess?!), and the option to close them all, or you can select a program and click 'Stop'. I know that seems like a lot in writing, but it is really not hard at all. However, I think you should be able to close programs while in them. I guess there was a non-apparent reason, though. I have found the USB cradle much faster. It doesn't take anywhere near 20 minutes for me to transfer 4 minute MP3s. Also, ActiveSync has worked great. I have used other forms of synchronization in the past, and this is definitely my favorite. Everything else Mr. Woodruff said is correct. The screen, size, and functionally makes this device great! I highly recommend you buy it and try it out. By the way, I am not aiming to discredit Mr. Woodruff. I mainly wanted to shed some light on his problems (or one of them, at least). I sincerely hope he does not take this offensively if he sees it.
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Summary: The E-125 ranks among the best Pocket PC.
Review: Ive been comparing Pocket PC's for the last 3 months and decided to buy the casio E-125. It has everything I need in a Pocket PC and more. The 150 mhz. processor gives me fast access to all the avalible programs and web pages. Along with that, the casio offers 32mb which is perfect for storing lots of information without buying an expensive compact flash memory card. The Active Sync 3.1 is also quick to transfer information and comes with a backup program so save all my valuable information after recording it in the E-125. The TFT liquid display cant be beat and produces vibrant colors and pictures for easy viewing in any environment. The only hang up I can say about this product is that its software is a bit difficult for this first time Pocket PC user. Over all this product is four stars because even though the Pocket PC has come a long way, the Pocket Pc indrustry still has a ways to go before it produces a perfect product.
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