Xircom Rex Pro 5 PC Companion with Docking Station

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 3.2 x 2.2 x 0.2 inches ; 8 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00000J58E
• Item model number: REX-PRO5DS
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: September 4, 1973

Product Description

From the Manufacturer
Rex is a new form of PC companion that gives you on-the-go access to your PC organizer data without booting up your computer. Enter data on your PC, download it to Rex and go! Its credit-card size gives you extreme portability and easy retrieval of the information you need--anytime, anywhere! Enter data with the included Rex TrueSynch Information Manager Software, or import data from your current organizer software. Easily update schedules, revise contact information or add to-do list items. RexPro's 6- button interface makes it a snap to enter data on the go with data/entry capability. For laptop users, Rex plugs into the PC-card slot. There's nothing extra to carry. For desktop users, an optional docking station (IM SKU 762004) plugs into the serial port on any computer. The docking station comes packaged with the Rex-3-DS.

Product Description
REX-PRO5 can hold all your PC organizer data, up 6,000 entries, all in a credit-card size organizer with edit capability! Includes desktop docking station for easy synchronization to your PC. Also plugs directly into Type II PC Card slot on laptops.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

26 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Use it for reference only, October 19, 1999

By	Ron Lockhart "BocaBoy" (Boca Raton, FL USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I've tried them all...Windows CE, Palm and now Rex. There is no doubt that the size is terrific, and it makes it possible to have it with you at all times. However, save your money and don't buy the Pro unless you need the memory. Input of info is downright painful and I've long since given up trying to enter events while disconnected from my computer. The synchronization software is also not perfect as it will only recognize 4 categories if you use it to organize your Contacts folder in Outlook. Otherwise it dumps all other contacts!

In short, a great device if you need a reference-only PDA, but virtually worthless if you're looking to enter appointments, tasks or contacts while on the road. Also, no calculator!

20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Too many bugs, December 2, 1999

By A Customer

As a long time user of PDA's I loved everything about this unit. I even got use to quirky interface to enter data on the run. If you plan to sync with Outlook 98 or ACT 4.0 just forget it. It just does not work. I spent hours on the phone with tech support and could never get it to consistently being over my data in the correct format. The problem seemed to be all true sync related. Stick to Intellisync or Hot sync manager if you sync data on regular basis. Palm Pilot is still the best on the market but just wait for version 2 of HandSpring

15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Rex organizer, November 27, 1999

By A Customer

This is a nice product that has the advantage of being very compact as compared to other products in this category. However, I have experienced a great amount of problems in synchronizing with Outlook 98 contacts. Be wary of this problem if you are using these products. Also, the product does not include a calculator, which I find inconvenient