Casio Cassiopeia E-115 Color Pocket PC

by Casio

Product Details

Product Manual [543kb PDF]

• Product Dimensions: 5.1 x 3.2 x 1 inches ; 1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 4 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00004SYVH
• Item model number: E-115
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (36 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #281,615 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: September 4, 1973

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The Cassiopeia E-115 puts a lot of color in your pocket--it's the ultimate in mobile information management. With its big color display and powerful 131 MHz processor, the E-115 is a multimedia powerhouse that lets you view movies or surf the Internet in vivid color with rich stereo sound. And the E-115 delivers the comprehensive functionality and application support you've come to expect from the Pocket PC platform, making it the perfect tool for remote connectivity management.

The E-115 comes with a wealth of software, both for fun and productivity. Mail Setup Tool is an application that simplifies the otherwise troublesome settings you would need to make in order to send and receive e-mall on your Pocket PC. Mail Setup Tool makes the required settings to configure the E-115 for your Internet service provider. With Mail Setup Tool, you input the information you get from your ISP by just following the instructions that appear on the display of your Pocket PC.

Mobile Calendar is an easy-to-use calendar synchronization tool that works with Microsoft Outlook 2000 on your PC. Mobile Address Book synchronizes scheduling data with Microsoft Outlook 2000 on your PC. Palm Pilot Data Converter lets you to move your Palm Pilot contact and schedule information to the E-115.

Mobile Video Player for PC lets you play Cassiopeia original movie format (CMF) files on your computer. After installing this software, simply double-click a CMF file to play it. Mobile Video Converter converts popular PC-based video formats (MPEG-1, AVI, and QuickTime) into the CMF format that you can see, hear, and enjoy on your E-115.

The Audible application supports Audible.com, where you'll find thousands of spoken-word audio programs--from bestselling audiobooks to readings of top newspapers and magazines. Card Backup Tool lets you quickly and easily back up your E-115 memory data to a CompactFlash card. Casio Menu makes it possible to launch applications and open files by tapping a button on the screen. It even lets you assign the application or file you want to each button. (For a complete list of the E-115's extensive included software, see our FAQ).

Powerful, productive, connected, versatile, feature-rich, fast, easy to use, ergonomic, fun, value packed, and expandable--the Cassiopeia E-115 is the perfect Pocket PC companion for your busy lifestyle.

What's in the box

• Cassiopeia E-115
• Stylus
• Docking Cradle
• AC Adapter
• Lithium-ion rechargeable battery pack
• CR2032 lithium battery
• Connector cable
• Pocket PC User's Guide
• Hardware Guide

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

111 of 122 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful product, but maybe more than you wanted in a PDA, April 30, 2000

By 

Rob "Revuman" (New York, NY USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Casio Cassiopeia E-115 Color Pocket PC (Office Product)

Note: This is actully a 4 1/2 stars

There are two types ofpeople, those who are organized and those who aren't. For thosepeople who aren't, one of the best solutions, at least to get your days activities in order, is to buy a PDA. But then there is the problem of which ones to choose. Right now there are two that top my list: The Cassiopia E-115 and the Palm Vx (that review will be up shortly after this one).

A Powerhouse in a rather small package: Sporting a very high 131 mhz processor and 32 Megs of ram, a fancy 16 bit screen as well as the new OS avidly named "Pocket PC", the Cassiopia E-115 has almost gotten to that fine line that's one step above a PDA and one step below a laptop. Not only does it have programs built into it like outlook, notepad, word, and internet explorer pocket, but it also allows you to play MP3's and movie files on it in full 16-bit glory. Also, unlike it's rival PDA, the palm Vx, it recognizes your style of writing, freeing you from having to learn the grafiti handwriting style programed in Palm Vx OS. And switching back and forth between programs has been made even easier by the addition of a navagation wheel that is located on the front of the Cassiopia. For instance, if you're using internet explorer pocket and you want to get back to word, simply press the button and the screen changes back to word (and Vice Versa).

Trouble in Paridise: Like it's previous models, the 100 and the 105, the 115 has a rather short battery life of only 6-8 hours, which means that after a full days use it has to be recharged. Also if you use it's modem (sold seperatly), mp3 player, or video player during the day, it will use up the energy in the battery even quicker. Another problem...it's rather bulky and heavy, at around 10 to 12 oz with the battery, compared to the Palm Vx at only 4.5 oz with the battry. Finally, the transfer rate between the Cassiopia and the computer, with the included cradle, is rather slow, at only around 28.8 kbps, which can make mp3 or large file transfer tedious and time consuming when compared to the transfer rate of the Palm Vx (although it can't play MP3s).

Which one is for me?: The answer to the question of which one to buy comes down to what you really plan to do with it. If you need a very powerful and easy to use portable device that can replace your large laptop, then you need the Cassiopia. However, if you want a slim and stylish PDA that is very simple to use and that will organize your life rather than complicate it with more programs and systems than you need, Get the Palm Vx. (my review on that one should be up soon...).

The Highs: Great OS, beautiful visuals, powerhouse of a PDA...

The Lows:...However it's a bit pricey at around 600 dollars, short battery life, relay between computer and PDA is slow, not a huge jump from the E-105 except for the extra 16-Megs and the OS.

The Lowdown: Casio has been able to create a great line of PDA's that have a nice blending of the best of Palm with the best of a laptop. However, it may not fit the likes of everyone who tries it. And until the price comes down a bit, you might want to go with the E-105... And [for its price] the Palm Vx still leads overall in the PDA department.

Power: 10

Organization: 8

Style (ie. looks, weight, etc.): 7 1/2

Extras: 9

Visuals: 9

Overall: (Not a Sum) 8

Revuman: Too much of a good thing is never enough...peace!

50 of 53 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Just great!, April 23, 2000

By 

Omar Halabi (Cleveland, OH) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Casio Cassiopeia E-115 Color Pocket PC (Office Product)

This is the much improved Windows CE device and I have to say it is awsome. The cool 16-bit color display beats Palm IIIc's 8-bit and also has so many feautures. Unlike the Jornada 545 it has a Type II slot so you can add IBM's microdrive hard drive (340 MB) so you can add all the MP3 you desire. It may be heavier but it's worth it for all the added features and 32 MB RAM and includs things like pocket Word and Excel and MP3 player also and eBOOKS which are great. Also it has 8 hours continuous use until recharge! Some people say they have problems with Windows CE but with mine I've had no problems and is much better than any palm. All in all I say if you can afford it you sould purchase this product now!

41 of 44 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Leaves the Palm Tree Shaking, May 22, 2000

By 

Bholu - See all my reviews

This review is from: Casio Cassiopeia E-115 Color Pocket PC (Office Product)

I bought a Palm IIIc. I returned it after a week and bought a Cassiopeia E115. Best decision I made. For most people like me who use Windows NT at work and have a PC at home, it is just much more functional. All software comes built in (unlike Palm) - I have Word, Excel, Outlook and Money. For Palm I would have to shell out more money to buy a worksheet app or a word processor. The Pocket PC, when plugged in to the PC, appears as another folder on the Desktop. You can drag and drop files between the desktop PC and your pocket PC. Simple. With Avantgo channels (or your own custome channels)- you have all the dowloads you need to keep you occupied on an airport or in a plane. With a faster processor and a simpler OS, Pocket PC is now a serious threat to Palm. To all Palm FANATICS - the writing is on the wall. I am not a big Microsoft fan - but if you are going to plunk down the money, might as well make is useful. Fortunately or unfortunately, Windows CE based machines will take over the real palm computing arena. Palm will be beat in 24 months and will have the low end, organizer market.