I ve been tempted to follow the path of many of my business associates to use some form of palm sized handheld device to keep track of my client addresses, phone numbers, memos, and to-do lists. The advantage, of course, is that notes, memos and to-do lists are handy. The REX-3 PC Companion, from Franklin Electronic Publishers , is a PC card that functions like a PC Organizer. It fits in the PC card slot of a notebook or desktop and weighs a mere 1.4 ounces, light enough to place it in my shirt pocket without any noticeable bulk. The REX-3 includes a stylish leather wallet with notepad and is available bundled with the REX Docking Station which provides desktop PC synchronization through the serial port.
Wizards guide each step of the install and configuration process.
Appropriate icons are placed in the Start Menu and task tray to access the software and the synchronization mode. The REX is a marvel of design and function The first thing I noticed, other than its diminutive size, was the large 160x98 glare-free LCD screen. Since information can be imported to the REX-3 only through the TIM, there is no need for a touch sensitive surface which requires a special coating that distorts viewing. A simple press of the Home icon turns the REX-3 on and off, or I can let it automatically shut down at a time I set in the Utilities menu. Calendar View gives me daily, weekly, or monthly modes.