| ||||
*Learn more | ||||
Casio Computer BE-300 Pocket Manager
| |
Operating System: Microsoft Windows CE 3.0
Product Line: Casio Cassiopeia
Model/Series: BE-300 Pocket Manager
Make: Casio Computer
Installed Memory (RAM)(MB): 16
UPC: 0079767696948
Product ID: EPID30004996
Description: The BE-300 is a 32K color, personal digital assistant (PDA) with an open development framework based on Windows CE 3.0 that has revolutionized the Windows CE environment. The BE-300 Pocket Manager boasts superior expandability, user-frie...
Portions of this page Copyright 1997 - 2009 CNET Channel. All rights reserved.
Buy this item
$60.00(0 Bids )
Top Reviews
Great PDA once you get a New Operating EnvironmentReview created: 05/12/06(updated 11/23/06)
by:
) 
8 of 8 people found this review helpful.
I bought this PDA back in 2001 at an auction house, and was a little dissapointed with the lame features, and plain looking interface... it got shelved.
Now if I sound too enthusiastic, it is because I don't need to buy a new PDA, but can "upgrade" this PDA to be just as good as a "modern" PDA.
I was surfing the net, and came across a website (www.be300.org) and a new Operating Environment (OE) called BAS BeShell. I was so happy because finally someone had created a solution to the watered down OE "Top Menu" from Casio. This new OE acts and looks exactly like Pocket PC 2002/2003, and it is now possible to:
*See your appointments, tasks, and date the moment you turn it on
*Watch movies on it like an iPod video (DivX, XviD, Avi, Mpg, etc.)
*Create and edit Excel documents
*Create and edit Word documents
*Create picture slideshows with music
*Use it not only as a PDA, but an MP3 player as well
*Write (print or cursive) across the whole screen and it will transcribe it for you into text
*Use Pocket PC programs on it (I am using MS pocket streets 2006)
*Use wireless Compact Flash cards for internet or network access (I am using a D-Link 660W CF card that is 802.11 a/b)
*And you can do so much more!
If you are thinking about getting one, do not let one pass you by; grab one of these PDAs, and install BAS BeShell. Once you realize that BAS BeShell functions like MS Pocket PC 2002/2003 and you can run all of your programs on it, you will not be dissapointed!
***For more info and to download BAS BeShell copy and paste below, and no I am not advertising crap, just sharing the knowledge****
http://www.be300.org/foru
Now if I sound too enthusiastic, it is because I don't need to buy a new PDA, but can "upgrade" this PDA to be just as good as a "modern" PDA.
I was surfing the net, and came across a website (www.be300.org) and a new Operating Environment (OE) called BAS BeShell. I was so happy because finally someone had created a solution to the watered down OE "Top Menu" from Casio. This new OE acts and looks exactly like Pocket PC 2002/2003, and it is now possible to:
*See your appointments, tasks, and date the moment you turn it on
*Watch movies on it like an iPod video (DivX, XviD, Avi, Mpg, etc.)
*Create and edit Excel documents
*Create and edit Word documents
*Create picture slideshows with music
*Use it not only as a PDA, but an MP3 player as well
*Write (print or cursive) across the whole screen and it will transcribe it for you into text
*Use Pocket PC programs on it (I am using MS pocket streets 2006)
*Use wireless Compact Flash cards for internet or network access (I am using a D-Link 660W CF card that is 802.11 a/b)
*And you can do so much more!
If you are thinking about getting one, do not let one pass you by; grab one of these PDAs, and install BAS BeShell. Once you realize that BAS BeShell functions like MS Pocket PC 2002/2003 and you can run all of your programs on it, you will not be dissapointed!
***For more info and to download BAS BeShell copy and paste below, and no I am not advertising crap, just sharing the knowledge****
http://www.be300.org/foru
Review ID: 10000000000934917
Was this review helpful? Report this review
Thank you for voting. If your vote meets our Sort by:
Reviews
Good for a Calendar and Address Book only!4 of 5 people found this review helpful.
Don't be fooled by this one because of it's Windows Based OS. I've had it for about 3 or 4 yrs. and all it's good for is an address book and calendar.
I bought it because it had a color LCD, it's price and it was Windows based. You can't really do anything with excel files except view them. I've realized I bought a unit that is only good for an address book and calendar and thats what it is used for.
The cover broke within the first year, and the battery has never really held a charge as long as I would have expected it to. It has become very slow with the more info I have input on the calender and address book which does get very frustrating while searching through it.
It does sync to your desktop easy once you have it set up as to what you want it to sync. You just insert it in the cradle and it starts the sync. Once it checks for updates, it gives you the option to review them and decide if you want to accept or reject the sync.
If you can find a new one very cheap and only want it for an organizer (calendar and address book) it's not bad, but don't expect to much else with it.
I bought it because it had a color LCD, it's price and it was Windows based. You can't really do anything with excel files except view them. I've realized I bought a unit that is only good for an address book and calendar and thats what it is used for.
The cover broke within the first year, and the battery has never really held a charge as long as I would have expected it to. It has become very slow with the more info I have input on the calender and address book which does get very frustrating while searching through it.
It does sync to your desktop easy once you have it set up as to what you want it to sync. You just insert it in the cradle and it starts the sync. Once it checks for updates, it gives you the option to review them and decide if you want to accept or reject the sync.
If you can find a new one very cheap and only want it for an organizer (calendar and address book) it's not bad, but don't expect to much else with it.
Review ID: 10000000000842711
Was this review helpful? Report this review
Casio Be-300 the little PDA that coula been a contenda
) 4 of 4 people found this review helpful.
While not as flashy as the other PDA's in it's class including it's bigger brothers. the be-300 had a lot of features for it's size and speed including
MP3 player,PHoto viewer and more played AUDIBLE.com content and had a very strong Mod community.
it's downside is that it uses a hybrid Windows CE OS so it didn't play the Real Windows ce Content. but it's an easy to use system above Palm but not quite Windows CE. if you get a good price Go for it. it syncs to WIndows by USB and use COmpact Flash Memory cards
MP3 player,PHoto viewer and more played AUDIBLE.com content and had a very strong Mod community.
it's downside is that it uses a hybrid Windows CE OS so it didn't play the Real Windows ce Content. but it's an easy to use system above Palm but not quite Windows CE. if you get a good price Go for it. it syncs to WIndows by USB and use COmpact Flash Memory cards
Review ID: 10000000000066811
Was this review helpful? Report this review
So so PDAReview created: 01/18/06
by:
) 3 of 3 people found this review helpful.
Note: I have this unit for 4 years - so my review for 4 years of usage.
The good: Stylish, even for a unit as outdated now as the BE-300.. a testiment of its design. This unit had massive numbers of programs when the unit comes with also was a plus - but since out classed by almost all modern PDA. This PDA is a colour PDA, btw
The bad: Terrible batteries life - since this unit is at least 4 years ago - the lith-ion storage is going the way of first generation ipod batteries. However, when I had this unit 4 years ago, its batteries life was less then 48 hours.
The ugly: Also, programs that could be run of this pda is very limited since it was using a cheapo version of window and it wasn't on palm OS. So pretty much the programs that come with the pda was it.
It's modem also was a joke - rather useless.
Conclusion - Well if you can buy one for less then $40 and your pda usage limited to note taking and other minor business related operations, this unit will do fine. But any poweruser should avoid this unit like plague because of its software problem and very short batteries life.
The good: Stylish, even for a unit as outdated now as the BE-300.. a testiment of its design. This unit had massive numbers of programs when the unit comes with also was a plus - but since out classed by almost all modern PDA. This PDA is a colour PDA, btw
The bad: Terrible batteries life - since this unit is at least 4 years ago - the lith-ion storage is going the way of first generation ipod batteries. However, when I had this unit 4 years ago, its batteries life was less then 48 hours.
The ugly: Also, programs that could be run of this pda is very limited since it was using a cheapo version of window and it wasn't on palm OS. So pretty much the programs that come with the pda was it.
It's modem also was a joke - rather useless.
Conclusion - Well if you can buy one for less then $40 and your pda usage limited to note taking and other minor business related operations, this unit will do fine. But any poweruser should avoid this unit like plague because of its software problem and very short batteries life.
Review ID: 10000000000698222
Was this review helpful? Report this review
I like it2 of 2 people found this review helpful.
I've had mine since 2002 and still use it. Not the fanciest or geekest, but does the job. I bought a keyboard for mine, now I can type anything anywhere, modem and can connect to the net-dial up tho...-and went thru several batteries. The batteries are a different story. Laptops for less, no I don't work for them, sells them for a reasonable price, and they're easy to put in. Don't get sucked into sending it to Casio to replace the battery. Also, follow the rules of battery memory by letting the battery discharge full b4 recharging or you'll be buying new ones every year. It comes with Casio's Top Menu software which is lame. But I have purchased Expod gold and it allows me to do anything I want. Watch movies, listen to music, etc.... Worth the money. If you want speed and all the bells and whistles, then look else where. This is for those people who cant afford anything high tech but wants something close to it.
Review ID: 10000000002994259
Was this review helpful? Report this review
great mp3 player0 of 1 people found this review helpful.
its a perfect mp3 ,video , and camera iys no ipod but they are expense and i cant afford one ever and i hate itunes and mac's suck PC rules so its a good player only problem is i need a new battery thats it
Review ID: 10000000011725396
Was this review helpful? Report this review
BE-300 Pocket ManagerReview created: 02/14/09
by:
) 0 of 1 people found this review helpful.
The equipment wouldn't work properly without the software. Seller didn't know equipment was password protected. Can use the product but difficult time getting it to run propery.
Review ID: 10000000010694482
Was this review helpful? Report this review
Casio BE-300 rocks!!!This thing is so much fun! If you get one with BEE V2 or one of the other few OS's developed for it, that is. The standard Casio Operating system truly sucks, and doesn't come near exploiting the many capabilities of this versatile and smart little machine.
Review ID: 10000000007208534
Was this review helpful? Report this review
Page 1 of 1
Ready to share your opinion with others? Write a Review
About eBay | Announcements | Security Center | Resolution Center | eBay Toolbar | Policies | Government Relations | Site Map | Help | |
Copyright © 1995-2009 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved. Designated trademarks and brands are the property of their respective owners. Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of the eBay User Agreement and Privacy Policy.
| |
