Olivetti Da Vinci

Newest Review: ... third Thursday), etc. on the handheld. It also allows you to cut/copy/paste info from one record to another. Software is ... more

... not intuitive, with some areas leaving you wondering what it’s asking you to enter. Also supplied is Companion Link, software that interfaces with Outlook, Act and Gold Mine data. I have heard of system difficulties when it’s installed. So I just use DV Link, and so far, have not encountered any PC system (Win 98 SE) conflicts. People that prefer the simplicity of a paper planner but need reminders, a way to quickly search for info and see their schedule, and want to secure their privacy, may find this an...more

More other PDAs

Read Reviews for Olivetti Da Vinci

Olivetti Da Vinci: daVinci DV4 - Replace that paper planner book (624 words)
by - written on 18/05/02 (Very useful, 1709 readings)
Rating:

Due to infringement concerns with Palm, Royal revamped the newer DV1 (1 Meg) and DV4 (4 Meg) units. These are not full blown PDA’s, but more appropriately are a replacement for a paper planner, and this may become Royal’s daVinci’s niche. The DV’s have a to-do-list/priority level/status, name/address/other info, planner/calendar/reminder, calculator/exchange rate, notes, info search and world time. These features have the basic functions, but being basic makes it somewhat intuitive to use. This makes the DV units suitable for persons not wanting the complexities of never used optional features of other PDA’s, does not have ... Read the complete review

don't be tempted by the price (377 words)
by - written on 28/03/01 (Very useful, 804 readings)
Rating:

I had a brief fling with a DaVinci. It was not really my choice, but a Psion had died on me, I was broke, and the DaVinci was on sale in a discount store for £70, including a fold-out keyboard. Originally, the DaVinci was based on the Palm system, or something very similar. Lots of people produced numerous add-ons of DaVinci-ware. Unfortunately, Palm took exception and after some legal wrangling, Olivetti-Royal conceded. As a result, the DaVinci system was dumbed down, so that now it is now longer possible to install any extra software. The software that is now available with the DaVinci is horrid. It is very primitive and nasty to use. You get a scheduler, ... Read the complete review