The new Rex.Last year the debut of the credit card-size Rex 3 PC Companion was a hit, winning accolades from industry analysts and computer magazines. The 1.4-ounce Rex 3 was far from perfect, but it offered a size and functionality unheard of Not heard of; of which there are no tidings. Unknown to fame; obscure. - Glanvill. See also: Unheard Unheard in the world of electronic organizers. One major drawback of the first version was its lack of an input device. As a result, users couldn't enter contact information or change appointments without connecting to a laptop or docking station (1) A cradle for a portable device that serves to charge the unit and connect it to other sources or destinations. For example, an iPod docking station charges the iPod and connects it to a computer, speakers or TV set. (when used with a desktop PC). Franklin Electronic Publishers Franklin Electronic Publishers (formerly Franklin Computer Corporation) is an American consumer electronics manufacturer based in Burlington, New Jersey, founded in 1981. Today it makes hand-held electronic references. has addressed that concern and more with this year's Rex Pro. The Rex Pro can now enter and edit data directly on the unit. To-do lists, appointments, contact information and memos can be handled on the fly, using the newly added edit key A key combination or function key that changes the program into edit mode when pressed. for light data entry. Don't expect to type a magnum opus. The main method of input for the Rex is still through a direct link with a PC, but the edit key will work in a pinch. This model also has 512K RAM, twice that of the older version, and holds up to 6,000 records. In addition, Franklin has enhanced the synchronization (1) See synchronous and synchronous transmission. (2) Ensuring that two sets of data are always the same. See data synchronization. (3) Keeping time-of-day clocks in two devices set to the same time. See NTP. of the unit. The new Rex still slides into your laptop's PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory Card International Association, San Jose, CA, www.pcmcia.org) An international standards body and trade association that was founded in 1989 to establish a standard for connecting peripherals to portable computers. PCMCIA created the PC Card. See PC Card. slot, although desktop users will need to purchase the Rex Docking Station. If you really don't need the editing capability you can still pick up the original Rex 3 for $99. Retail: Rex Pro $229.95 Docking Station $129.95 For additional information, call Franklin Electronic Publishers at 888-REX-6400 or visit www.franklin.com/rex. |
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