Excellent - with some forgivable faults (Psion Revo)

Member Name: MartinC

Product:	Psion Revo
Date:	13/02/01 (41 review reads)
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Advantages: size, weight, functionality, usability

Disadvantages: no back light, limited memory (non-expandable), less impressive keyboard

I have had a Revo for over a year now and use it constantly. I have downloaded or bought several extra bits of software (route planner; PGP; a language learning programme and a German/English dictionary). The Revo is not as good as its successors will be; but it is better than anything - which truly fits into a pocket - that has come before it. It is truly 'state of the art'. Well, actually the Revo plus is that. And that it what anyone should buy now because it has that extra memory, which I would love to have so that I could keep more maps on the machine. Also there ia web browser included with the Revo plus, which is highly recommended in all of the reviews I have read.

I agree entirely with the list of shortcomings for the Revo I have seen written several time: you cannot expand it (i.e. no slots for a memory card etc.); there is no backlight; and the keyboard is inferior to the Series's. However, I assume that this will come with subsequent devices and for the moment it is just too much of a challenge to fit them into the package. Bear in mind that it is really small. I find that it really fits into a suit pocket of a narmal suit without mucking it up. And at a pinch the same is true for a summmer suit.

There are a few other quibbles I could make about the software (synchronisation is still a bit quirky) but they all come under the 'forgivable' heading because this device is such a leap forward. I have been using PDA's for nearly ten years and I do nbot regret buying this. As I will not regret buying the successor when it comes out..

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