Manufacturer: Casio Model#: E1.25 Weight: 1lbs Height: 1"     Width: 3.25" Length: 5.13" Average Rating: 4 out of 5 Stars	Retail Price: $299.99 Online Sale Price:
Features: 32 MB of internal RAM, expandable using CompactFlash memory cards Synchronize to your desktop with rapid USB data transfer Color screen with 240 x 320 display in 65,536 color Includes Microsoft Pocket Word, Pocket Excel, Pocket Money, and Pocket Internet Explorer What's in the box: Cassiopeia E-125, Stylus, USB Cradle, AC Adapter, Lithium-ion rechargeable battery pack, Connector cable, Pocket PC User's Guide, Hardware Guide

User Submitted Casio Cassiopeia E-125 Color Pocket PC Reviews (cont...)

My casio arrived 2 weeks ago and I have been configuring it since then...long into the nights. I think I finally have it down and do realize the frustration of a lot of the other reviewers with this product. It is much more complicated then a plug and play OS based PDA. It takes some reading and understanding how windows works in order to configure it properly. I found some great programs that help it to run faster, because one draw back is there is no way to easily close the programs once they are opened. This can severely hamper the memory and speed.

There is a freeware from SnoopSoft.com called BananaPC. It will easily close the applications to keep everything running smoothly. There is also freeware called DTSysView by Herbert Fann which keeps track of memory and battery usage and is a great task manager. These two pieces of software in my opinion are a must. SnoopSoft.com also has some great skins to make your Pocket PC uniquely yours. Try mcdeb.com for some great designs. She will even create that is all your own for a small fee. Another freeware called ColorPicker from Newmad, will let you change your windows color scheme. These are the memory hoggers and battery reducers, but the ones that make your pocket PC fun.

As for the essential software, my suggestion is...stick with the mobile address book and calendar that come with the Casio. I bought PocketInformant, but feel the default applications are just as good.

Bottom line Pros: This is an excellent tool. The screen clarity is awesome, the colors are magnificent and the picture quality is outstanding. 32M is a whole lot more storage space the the OS based 8M. (I just order 128M more!) It seems to run very quick and will prove to be invaluable for keeping tasks, appts, and contacts in order. (also will keep in order kids activities, grocery lists, recipes, car mileage, expenses, budgets and on and on!)

Bottom line Cons: It definetely takes some getting used to, but the frustration is worth it in the end. The battery life is not that great, but I have been working on it night and day to get it configured the way I want it. I have not yet tested the battery life under normal usage. I figure I will just get another charger for work or for the car and shouldn't have to worry.

I found a great little leather case for it with room for business cards and a little cash by Sumdex on ... for around $....

Date: 2001-09-04
Worked great for four days!!
I spent many grueling hours comparing Pocket PCs versus PDAs etc. Most of my time was spent here on Amazon like most of you. I finally decided to buy the Casio E-125 because of the seperate battery (not internal), the built in compact flash card, the excellent color screen, the cheaper price, and the lack of dust under the screen like most Compaq I-Paqs. Everything worked beautifully for the first 4 days.

I have no idea as to what could have possibly gone wrong but all of the sudden, my Cassiopeia just did not want to respond. Obviously, this was a major nuissance when I just spent 4 days entering data. I tried everything I could think of (which probably wasn't much) and I talked with Amazon's Electronic department. . . no solutions. The machine worked faster at the beginning (when I intially turned it on) and then would slow dramatically with every command. Finally, after about 2 or 3 actions, it would simply scroll endlessly. Never achieving what I asked for it to do. This machine easily has all of the potential for a 5 star ranking, and I give it 2 stars because of the great screen, but I can not rank it higher since mine never truly worked.

In addition to my problem, my local Best Buy told me that they have gone through 3 display models in just the past month for other problems with the batteries. . . true or not, I couldn't tell you but that's what they said. I could image how nice this machine would be had it worked properly. Unfortuantely, that was not to be. I am now reluctant to order another.

The only positive I can say about my experience is that Amazon has fully stood behind this product and offered to remedy my situation without hesitation. The staff was very prompt and courtious and I would have no problem ordering more electronics from them, just maybe not another Casio.

I know this was not a novel dissertation like others but that was my experience.