 Need
information on the go? Keep yourself informed and organized with
the Philips Nino 210 Personal Companion. This entry-level PDA
manages your calendar, business contacts, and to-do list;
provides a voice recorder and note taker; and even lets you read
e-mail and Web information downloaded from your desktop PC.
Setting up the Nino was easy--we just inserted two AA batteries
(included), attached the synchronization cable to the desktop
"partner" PC's serial port, dropped in the software
CD-ROM and followed the Windows CE installation wizard.
The
Nino 210 is comfortable to hold and operate. You navigate
through the Nino's core information-management applications with
several side-mounted push buttons designed for one-handed
operation, or by tapping the stylus on the backlit display.
A Windows CE CD-ROM provides all the necessary software to
manage tasks on your desktop PC and synchronize them with the
Nino 210.
On the desktop PC, we added a mobile news channel to Microsoft
Internet Explorer's list of channels. We easily set the
ActiveSync options to update the Nino 210 with the new
subscription and we were able to read news stories on the Nino
210 at our leisure.
We also tested the Jot handwriting system. While it took a
little bit of time to get accustomed to the software, the system
proved to be flexible. The Nino interpreted a full paragraph of
handwriting, and we easily and successfully transmitted the text
to another Windows CE device through the infrared transceiver.
With
its attractive, ergonomic design and its Windows CE operating
system, the Nino is a fun and functional entry-level PDA.
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Cons:
Description:
The Nino is the Phillips Personal Companion that keeps
you up to date when you're on the go. With its unique ergonomic
design and automatic synchronization with your primary Microsoft
Windows-based PC, your Nino lets you easily and quickly find or
modify your essential personal information - including your
calendar, tasks, contacts, e-mail, internet information
services, and much more.
Utilizing the Microsoft Windows CE
operating for the palm-sized PC, the Nino also provides
significant software extras, including Microsoft Voice Recorder,
Note Taker, Pocket Outlook, and CIC Jot character recognition
software.
Features:
Technical
data:
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CPU:
MIPS-based 32-bit RISC
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Operating
system: WinCE version 2.01
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Memory:
8 MB EDO RAM, 8 MB fast page ROM
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Size:
5.25 by 3.41 by 0.75 inches
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Weight:
8.0 ounces with batteries
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Display:
LCD 320x240 resolution, 0.24-mm
dot pitch, four shades of gray
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Power:
Two AA batteries, built-in charger
for battery pack (optional accessory), CR-2025
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Sound:
Built-in unidirectional
microphone, audio out for .wav playback and telephone
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Ports:
RS-232 serial, 115 Kbps; IrDA
infrared transceiver
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Warranty:
One year
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Hardware
Accessories: Serial
synchronization cable, AA batteries, AC adapter, user
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Software
Accessories: Microsoft Windows CE
Services 2.2 with ActiveSync; Microsoft
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