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Casio PC Unite Watch

Casio PC Unite Watch

Casio's PC UNITE watch does much more than tell the time. It comes with personal information manager functions, including a schedule function (keeps track of appointments and alerts you when they're due), a contact function (stores phone numbers, email addresses, etc.), and a to-do list function. It also has a data synchronization feature that compares the data stored in the watch with the data stored on your computer, then updates both with the newest version. This means you can input data on your computer and download it to the PC UNITE, recall and edit the data on the watch when you're away from your desk, and then update your main records when you get back, all with a few simple button operations.

The watch has about 24 KB of memory and can display 16 numbers, letters, or symbols per screen. The EL backlight provides for easy reading of data. The watch measures 50 by 37 by 14 millimeters, is water- resistant under everyday use, and its batteries typically last around 18 months.

PC UNITE comes with a built-in infrared port and PC link software (for Windows 95, 98, and NT 4.0), and an infrared adapter for your computer. After installing the software on your computer, you can exchange PIM data with a computer or portable data terminal using infrared. You can also exchange data between two PC UNITE watches. PC UNITE is also able to perform data synchronization with Microsoft Outlook, a popular PIM application among business professionals. Installing the link software provides linking with a portable data terminal such as Cassiopeia Palm-Size, 3Com Palm III, Palm IIIx, Palm V, and IBM Work Pad, for easy data exchange.

For use with your computer, you'll need an IBM-compatible PC with available port, Windows 95, 98, or NT Workstation 4.0, a color monitor which has at least 640 x 480 dpi resolution, a CD-ROM drive, a keyboard, and a mouse.
Manufacturer: Casio

Casio PC Unite Watch

User Reviews

CASIO PC unite experiences
rating: 2

I found this product to be useful but not reliable enough to take on overseas trips away from the computer that loads it. Every six months or so it spontaneously reboots or "hangs" depite sending back to local agent. This can be quite annoying. This manufacturer has a very nice idea that I like and I look forward to a new model as I cant live without a wrist reminder but it should be more stable than this version.

You have to be smarter than the equipment...
rating: 4

Many have given this watch a poor review and stated that if you enter any data into it without using the program it will be lost when you synchronize. this is totally untrue as I have found out. By default the computer database will overwrite any changes to existing entries on the watch. However when a comparrison check is run you will see blue arrows pointing from the "PC" column to the "Watch" column. To send the data from the watch to the database all you have to do is move your mouse to the blue arrow and click it. A menu will drop down giving you the option to send to check watch/PC, uncheck watch/PC, or delete. The storage capacity is pretty awesome, currently I have 157 hefty contact entries including multiple phone numbers comments and some email addresses and I still have 67% free. The watch also identifies it's owner and gives contact information in the event that it is found. I would have rated the system 5 stars if the software wasn't substandard for the technology. It gets the job done but it could have been better. The manual will scare you because it looks like a dictionary but only because it contains multiple languages the actual pages are few and only touch on the modes of operation and don't cover much detail. The PDF file on the CD will answer most of your questions regarding data entry. The biggest hit is it appears that the software is not available for download on Casio's site hence no updates. The watch will synchronize with Outlook providing you have installed the software on the PC.

Could be better
rating: 3

Although a PIM in a watch is a great idea, the Casio one is less than full featured. Another product, the OnHandPC from Mitsucom, has many more features. However, if you just need a basic calendar and address book on your wrist, this is a great product.

Casio PC Unite Watch