Customer Reviews

Casio PC Unite Watch

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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.

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.

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.