Casio Cassiopeia PV-S400Plus Pocket Viewer

Average customer rating:

This thing is great.

The best PDA purchase - EVER!

Simplicity, Reliability, and Great Battery Life

take your desktop with you

A Small Price To Pay For A Good PDA

Casio Cassiopeia PV-S400Plus Pocket Viewer

Manufacturer: CASIO
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Product Features:

4 gb PDA with scheduler, contacts, memos, and calculator and internet

Copy, view, and edit Microsoft Excel documents

160 x 160 LCD display with backlight

Works for 180 hours on 2 AAA batteries

What's in the box: Cassiopeia PV-S400Plus, PC Synchronization Cradle, Hard Cover, Stylus, User manual

ASIN: B00005O71Z

Product Description

Casio offers the sleek, pen touch CASSIOPEIA Pocket Viewer PDA. This ultimate organizer is the best, most reliable way to access your PIM data while away from the home or office. The PV-S400Plus allows the user to copy, view and edit Microsoft Excel 95/97/2000 documents as well as synchronize to Microsoft Outlook 97/98/2000. The PV-S400Plus features 4MB of Safe Flash Memory. This slim unit provides storage for up to 8, 000 contacts, 8, 000 schedule items, 6, 000 expense and 1, 550 memo files. The PV-S400Plus includes expanded programmability and bonus software.

Customer Reviews:

This thing is great........2003-09-30

If you're looking for an inexpensive PDA to help organize your life, and don't need things like full color screens and wireless e-mail, look no further. I wanted a something to help keep me organized, but didn't want to spend hundreds on a bunch of high-tech toys I didn't need. The Cassiopeia PV-S400Plus Pocket Viewer is simple to use and a great value for the money. I read some reviews here complaining of it using up batteries quickly. I don't know where they're getting that. I bought one of these seven months ago and haven't had to change the batteries once. Highly recommended to anyone who needs an inexpensive, no bells and whistles organizer.

The best PDA purchase - EVER!.......2003-09-06

I've recently upgraded to the PVS400 Plus from earlier inexpensive PDA's and I'm thrilled with it! It's not as heavy as Palms, looks just as sleek and is the best PDA ever...

It includes all the basic functions... multiple contact lists (personal, business, etc.), great calendar functions (one time events up through yearly birthdays - all with optional alarm functions, which activate even when PDA is off!), memo areas (one where I keep passwords, medical info, emergency info and the other which is free-hand to take down quick notes, phone numbers, etc.) expense area (not used - can't comment), games (2), calculators, and a super large screen which avoids need to "wrap around" and scroll down to read... all of which can be password protected!

I purchased mine for $50, including cradle and set-up disc. For those who have Outlook Express (OE) which you can't sync with, (unlike the real "upgraded" Outlook), it's great that Casio has it's own operating system (OS). I couldn't tell you how many PDA's (4 at last count!) I purchased, and returned, because I couldn't sync w/OE and/or OS's weren't included.

This is a great gift... update family info on PC program and download into various PDA's and voila! Great for students of any age, kids finally moving out... they'll all have current contact info, birthdays, medical info, etc. at their fingertips, and with individual docking cradles, they can update as needed.

I could go on and on... I even talked my Dad into buying one and he loves it!

If you're not looking for email, camera functions, etc., this is the PDA for you! For $50 you can't go wrong... trust me!

Simplicity, Reliability, and Great Battery Life.......2003-08-06

I have used the PV-S250 for over two years and recently just got the PV-S400Plus for even less because the PV-S250 has been rather well used and I didn't want one of these overcomplicated power hungry expensive units. The software is virutally identical, so I was interested in extending the life of my PV-S250 and the PV-S400Plus was just the item.

I use the unit for two things: I make notes of system network ID's, device names, logons, common command syntax, support phone numbers, etc. and I synchronize with outlook all the time. I carry it around in my pocket and check my scedule liberally. The system can carry about 100 alarms, so I usually get a beep at my default reminder time in my outlook (15 minutes before a meeting). I also have access to all my Tasks and my Contacts.

The really useful aspect for me is the ability to modify my contacts, add phone numbers, email addresses, personal information, etc. to my Casio and then synch it back with Outlook. I can also take everything in my Outlook Contacts and Schedule with me whereever I go and never have to worry about remembering to put something into my Outlook if I have my PDA available. On the systems which I support that I don't touch very often, you can't imagine how useful it is to have the system ID number, network address or device name available because I saved it in my handheld. Plus, if you need to, you can password protect those items.

I am not interested in email on my PDA or anything really complex. I don't need an MP3 player or wireless web access. The spreadsheet capability is great if you really want to invest the time to synchronize with the Excel tool, but the screen is so small, that I find it not very worthwhile and I don't use it.

The simple expense tracking system is very useful and simple. I use it to track expenses on business trips and it does a great job.

I have not, as of yet, had any problem synchronizing with my PV-S400Plus, but I did occassionally with the PV-S250 and it was a royal pain to have to then do a full-synch since it ran about 9600 baud the whole time.

If you have a modem, you may wish to make sure you don't have interrupt conflicts, because my past experience with the PV-S250 was that it didn't like my fax modem being on at the same time.

One other drawback is that if you want to sychronize any of the other information like your notes, you do have to make a separate transfer from PCSynch. I don't like this aspect and I rarely use it. To date, I have never lost anything from memory in two years. I wish it had the ability to synch with the notes folder in Outlook instead. Also, while the Excel compatibility gives the unit a bit a power for calculations, I personally would rather have a it be able to read WORD files instead. But that is getting into bigger color units that are expensive.

My PV-S250 is still performing flawlessly even though it is showing some serious wear on the plastic exterior. Nevertheless, the unit has never failed me and the batteries last for over a month with regular use...try that with a color handheld PC!!

take your desktop with you.......2003-05-24

Three months ago, I went out and bought an expensive PDA. I returned it after one week because I did not find it to be a very good value. I found the PV-S400Plus on sale for peanuts just recently. It is a VERY good value and I have only had it for less than 48 hours. I'm considering getting a few more as a gift for my family. Here is what I like about it:

1) Syncs very well with Outlook (contacts, calendar, to-do)
2) Nice text sync program
3) The finance program looks simple and efficient (although I don't use it)
4) Pocket sheet is supposed to sync with excel although I still have not gotten that to work.
5) Cool Chess program and other games!

For what you are paying, and the value this delivers, you should have no complaints. You could pay 20 times more for something with better connectivity, storage capacity, and features, but that's what desktops are for. This device is small and synchronizes well with Outlook and Act! Buy one of these and take your desktop with you.

A Small Price To Pay For A Good PDA.......2003-05-23

I've had the Casio Cassiopeia Pocket Viewer for some time now and have found it to be a PDA worthy of rivaling any Royal brand organizer and can surpass any Sharp or other brand name organizer (under $100) I've seen out in the market. Among its many features, includes a calendar, scheduler (complete with To-do list, reminders, appointments, etc.), expense manager (which can calculate expenses by payment or expense type from particular dates), conversion calc, two games, and memo. In addition, it includes a Quick Memo feature which enables you to simply write out what you need to remember. You can also create a screensaver which briefly appears every time you turn on the Pocket Viewer from this feature. I especially like the great backlighting on this PDA. Also, I enjoy the Pocket Sheet feature which enables you to create your own mini spreadsheets. I've found it particularly useful for keeping track of class and textbook reading assignments. Apparently, you can also download Excel documents from your PC into your Pocket Viewer and vice versa, although I haven't tried it myself yet. You can also download other documents (games, etc.) from the Casio website by installing the free software that comes with your Pocket Viewer onto your PC. So overall, I'd say this PDA is great for anyone who wants the feel of a PDA (this PDA is actually more slimmer and easy to take along with you than most regular PDAs I've seen)--that is easy to use and has some good features on it-- without having to spend $100s of bucks for.

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MAG InnoVision 19In/18.0V 26MM 1600X1200 95Hz Xj810 Flat Sq Osd PNP

Manufacturer: MAG INNOVISION
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Product Features:

19-inch (18-inch viewable) screen

0.26mm dot pitch (0.22mm horizontal dot pitch)

1600 by 1200 at 75 Hz maximum resolution

Onscreen user controls

Three year warranty

ASIN: B0000514RK

Product Description

Ideal for professional applications and high-end graphics, the Mag Innovision XJ810 is a 19-inch (18-inch viewable) high-contrast, flat square tube (FST) Invar shadow mask monitor. A full 18 inches of viewing area is important for graphics professionals and designers who need a lot of workspace on the display. A high flicker-free 1600 X 1200 resolution, an ultra-fine .22mm dot pitch, an anti-glare, anti-static coating, and a 160Hz maximum refresh rate are features sought after by high-end corporate, business graphics and commercial imaging users. Comprehensive, convenient onscreen digital controls allow for easy and precise adjustments. This monitor features the Ergo-Wheel, a unique microprocessor driven control that lets you adjust on-screen controls up front. Other monitors have awkwardly placed controls beneath the monitor. This effortless control, a rotary knob on the front of the display, adjusts trapezoid, pincushion, contrast, brightness, parallelogram, size, position, zoom, degauss, and others from the position from which you normally view. For the most advanced radiation solution, Mag Innovision monitors are TCO compliant, ensuring the lowest emissions possible. For low power consumption, the XJ810 is EPA Energy Star compliant, ensuring the monitor powers down when idle for an extended period. The XJ810 monitor is PC and Mac compatible, and is Plug and Play supported for easy setup under Windows 95. It also has a universal power supply for worldwide use.

Amazon.com Product Description

The Mag Innovision XJ810 19-inch (18-inch viewable) monitor is ideal for office applications such as desktop publishing, high-end graphics, and professional imaging. The high 1,600 x 1,200 at 75 Hz maximum resolution, along with the super-fine 0.26mm dot pitch and 0.22mm horizontal dot pitch, delivers crisp, sharp images. The large screen and high-contrast FST tube reduce eye fatigue. Other features include onscreen user controls such as contrast and brightness, high refresh rates, plug-and-play capability, and MPRII and TCO95 certification. The XJ810 is PC and Mac compatible. Mag Innovision backs this model with a three-year limited warranty.

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550mAh, slim

215 min. talk, 145 hrs. standby

For Motorola v70 Series

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MAGNAVOX 107T56 17IN 16VIS .25MM-12X10 TRUE FLAT BLK

Manufacturer: Philips
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Belkin F6H500-USB UPS with Shutdown Software (8 Outlets, 500VA)

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ASIN: B000098QJY

Product Description

Enjoy excellent display performance providing an optimum resolution of 1024 x 768 for amazing image clarity and sRGB compatibility for better color matching. Philips breakthrough technology doubles the brightness level allowing the user to experiences natural viewing of ultra-crisp, distortion-free images. LightFrame 3 exclusive Philips feature simultaneously brightens and sharpens the display in multiple photo, video or game windows while maintaining crisp, sharp screen images for traditional text-based programs. LightFrame 3 also features user-friendly software operation, customization enhancement levels and automatic operation in Microsoft Internet Explore. Supports horizontal frequencies up to 71kHz offering a maximum resolution of 1280 x 1024 with a flicker-free display of 1024 x 768 at up to 88Hz. Moving beyond industry standards, Philips monitors increase available desk space while delivering the smallest total footprint in its class.

Average customer rating:

ONLY ONE DRAWBACK

Inexpensive and very functional product

Decent cheap mp3 player with a few quirks.

macvision mp3 player with fm radio

Love it!

Macvision MA834-2P Pink 256MB MP3 Player with FM Tuner

Manufacturer: Nextar
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

MP3 Players | Portable Audio & Video | Refurbished & Used | Special Features | Electronics Features | Electronics
Audio & Video | Refurbished & Used | Special Features | Electronics Features | Electronics
128 MB to 512 MB | Flash Drive-Based | MP3 Players | Audio & Video | Categories | Electronics
Accessories:

Rayovac 824-24PP Alkaline AAA Batteries (24-pack)

Juice AAA-4 Pack Rechargeable NiMH Batteries

Product Features:

Pink 256MB MP3/WMA Player with FM Tuner

7 Bands Mode EQ System and 5 Songs Repeat

Dot Matrix LCD Display with blue backlight ID 3 tag

Direct USB plug with Synchro Lyric during Playing

0.35lbs (LxWxH) 3.93"x 1.18"x 0.80"

ASIN: B000C20X4O

Customer Reviews:

ONLY ONE DRAWBACK.......2006-03-24

There is one problem with this mp3 player. The cover for the battery does not stay in place. It falls off easily.

Inexpensive and very functional product.......2006-03-16

The MA834-2P was a perfect gift for my 10 year old daughter. If I could've bought a different color I would have bought one for myself. This thing is easy to transfer files to (direct plug in + extra ext. cable included) and move around within the different menus. My kid easily figured this thing out. This thing has a voice recorder which I don't believe the description mentioned. It works well. The FM tuner works great. You can also delete files right from the MP3 player - a function my daughter has used more than I thought. A great buy!!

Decent cheap mp3 player with a few quirks........2006-03-12

This mp3 player works fine, sound quality is adequate. One plus is that the USB plug is integrated into the machine (rather than using a cable, like many other similar products). So there's no cable to lose. On the other hand, this does make the device slightly larger than some comparable players. A minus (in my opinion) is that the earbuds are integrated into the lanyard, so if you want to replace the earbuds with something better, you either carry around 2 sets of earbuds or go without a lanyard.

macvision mp3 player with fm radio.......2006-03-11

It works great, my mother brought it for me and I love it.

Love it!.......2006-03-01

If you are looking for a great mp3 player that won't break your wallet, this is it! Its perfect! I bought 2 of these. One in pink and one in black. I loved them so much and for the price, I went back and bought four more..one for each kid in the family! We all love it! It even comes with a FM tuner and records 30 second voice files and small data files. This little thing has taken a bad rap with some reviews because some say the buttons freeze up. This is not true. The manual that comes with it, just doesn't explain the key guard very well. It has pictures instead of explanations. The key guard will lock all the buttons after 90 seconds. All you have to do is push the top lever (toggle switch) forward all the way and then immediately back all the way to unlock the buttons. I also love that it has an attached flash drive for your USB. No cables needed! However, it does come with one if you want to use it. It also easily attaches to any pc without the need for any software! You just drag and drop your files on it. I put over 2 hours of music on it in less than 5 minutes. I put in a rechargeable AAA battery and can listen for over 8 hours straight before I need to recharge the battery again. If you are using it near your pc, just plug it in the usb port to power it up without the need of any battery at all! It has a bright blue background light to see your files on and it also scrolls the title of the song playing which most mp3 at this price does not do. It comes with some extras too like, a great equalizer to adjust for rock, classical, jazz, etc. For the money ,( I paid $40 each) this little thing is great!

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Lenovo ThinkPad G41 2881 - Mobile Pentium 4 532 / 3.06 GHz - RAM : 128 MB - HD : 30 GB - CD - Win XP Home - 14.1" TFT 1024 x 768 ( XGA )

Manufacturer: LENOVO ENTRY LEVEL LAPTOP
ProductGroup: Personal Computer

Notebooks | Computers & Add-Ons | Categories | Electronics
ASIN: B000AQ7JN0

Product Description

The ThinkPad G41 is a powerful notebook that incorporates the dynamic processing power and high-precision graphics of a desktop in a mobile system - well suited for users needing an economical way to migrate from a desktop to a mobile notebook PC. Helping to streamline daily tasks, the ThinkPad G41 offers a variety of ThinkVantage Technologies that help customers improve PC security, provide choice and ease-of-use in wireless capabilities, and simplify PC management for users and IT staff.

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Kingston is the world's largest independent memory manufacturer. In today's performance-driven environment, memory upgrades provide an easy, economical alternative to increase system performance. Every memory product Kingston offers is designed to help you get maximum performance at the best price to you.This memory is designed for Toshiba Tecra 8000, Toshiba Portege 7000CT. 8000, Toshiba Portege 7000CT.

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Item #: SHRQS2122H. QS2122H Commercial Desktop Calculator
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Product Description

If you've always wanted a high performance 7x50 but weren't ready to spend the big dollars leave it up to Steiner to deliver performance at a tremendous value. The 7x50 Marine Steiner features fully multi-coated optics for excellent low light performance with a peak light transmission of over 90%. Black rubber armoring provides a sure grip even when wet. Long 22mm eye relief for full field of view with eyeglass or sunglasses. Waterproof and shockproof. Nitrogen pressurized. Guaranteed to outperform any other binocular in this price category!

Customer Reviews:

Great German optics for the price!.......2007-07-04

The Steiner Marine 7x50 binoculars have met my (admittedly high) expectations. The Sports Auto-Focus is great -- even better on my Marine pair than the Predator models that I looked at in Academy Sports. It makes changing from viewing one object to another fast and easy. They are very clear too. With the focus set at the closest range I can read the buttons on my microwave from across my small trailer. Using them out of doors the foliage really pops out (even when overcast). In almost complete darkness they enable one to see things the naked eye cannot. I have used them at night when I could barely see to walk around. The view through the binoculars was hardly affected at all. Once I used them to look from my parent's back yard, across the (six-lane) interstate, into the parking lot of the local community college at night. I could see the bugs playing around the streetlights!

I hadn't seen this particular pair in person, so they surprised me with their light weight -- some people had called them heavy online. They must be very frail people. This pair is much, much lighter than the Sears brand ones my parents got me 15+ years ago that are smaller. Compared to all steel binoculars the Steiners hardly weigh anything. They are not so light that image-shake is a problem however. The weight combined with the 7 magnification makes for an easily stabilized view.

One other thing of note is the 22mm of eye relief. That is a very helpful feature to me since I wear eyeglasses. Other binoculars with less eye relief have been problematic for me -- even ones with 19mm eye relief made by Steiner. Of course, for those who do not wear glasses, the rubber eye-cups can be folded out to reduce the amount of eye relief. In that mode people with normal vision do not seem to have any problem with them.

So far I am pleased with the binoculars in every detail but one. The strap sucks. It is way too thin, and I could imagine that after a day in the field the binoculars would really dig into one's shoulders with the supplied strap. What is a little odd is that the case that came with them is rather nice and has a comfortable, wide strap attached to it... The package also came with a little cleaning cloth, which was kind of a nice touch.

For the price, $260 through Amazon with free shipping, I think the Steiner Marine 7x50 model is fantastic. It would certainly be hard to beat the performance in that price range!

excellent low light performance.......2006-09-29

I have the 7x50 Steiner Ralleye model, which appears to be identical to the Marine version. It is built like a tank and gives you a lot of confidence that it will hold up to abuse. In low light and night conditions this is an excellent performer. If you are using this is an area with a lot ambient light (such as a town) or moonlight, it will really bring a lot of detail out of the shadows and is a better choice by far then night vison equipment costing hundreds more. The 7x magnification is also a nice choice for avoiding lense shake. (I also have a pair of 9x40 Steiners, and that move from 7x-9x power is noticeable.) The 7x50 also allows you to better follow moving targets. The sport auto focus system works very well and the optics are excellent.

Average customer rating:

Great binocular for all around use

Steiner 7x50 Military/Marine Binocular

Manufacturer: Steiner
ProductGroup: Photography
Binding: Electronics

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Binoculars | Used Photo & Camera | Specialty Stores | Camera & Photo Features | Electronics

Binoculars | Hunting Optics | Hunting | Categories | Sports & Outdoors
Product Features:

10x magnification and maximum brightness for low-light situations
Field of view of 327 feet at 1,000 yards
Waterproof and shock resistant
17-millimeter eye relief and soft rubber eyecups for comfortable viewing
10-year limited warranty

ASIN: B000063EKF

Product Description

The design for this binocular is based on the legendary Steiner military-issue 7 x 50, selected by the US Army and over 40 other nations. 7 x 50 optics provide excellent low-light performance and image stability. These optics, and Steiner's Sports Auto-Focus system make this the perfect binocular for boating and law enforcement applications, as well as most hunting uses. Extra-long eye relief for eyeglass wearers and comfort during extended hours of use.

Customer Reviews:

Great binocular for all around use.......2006-08-18

I've used the military version of these extensively while in the US Marines. They were great when set up in a stationary position, such as a rooftop or bunker, where you needed to observe for extended periods of time. I bought the Military/Marine model recently for boating, camping, and backyard astronomy. They are a little bit too big to take on day hikes, but I wouldn't hesitate to take them on an overnight camping trip where I'd be carrying a large pack. Overall low-light performance is excellent, and the only difference I can see between these and the Military R model is the lack of reticle.

This is a great pair of binoculars for the car, boat, or camping.

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