Editorial Review

Extend your office everywhere you go and access corporate databases, your PC, and the Internet, all with Clio. The powerful combination of innovative design and the Microsoft Windows CE operating system makes Clio the ideal PC companion for a variety of business and corporate users. Clio represents a completely new way of interacting and communicating with your PC, your network, and the Internet when you're out of the office and on the go. Because Clio includes the essentials of the most popular Microsoft desktop applications, you can work and stay productive virtually anywhere. And, thanks to Clio's flexible design and communications capabilities, you'll always want it with you to stay in touch and up to date.Read more

Features

• 32 MB RAM
• 9.4-inch 640 x 480 DSTN display with 65,000 colors, backlight, and touch panel
• Built-in faxing, network, PC remote access, and Internet connection
• 3 ways to enter data: keyboard, touch screen, and CalliGrapher natural handwriting
• What's in the box: Clio C-1050, Lithium Ion Rechargeable Battery, Backup Battery Rechargeable Lithium Coin Cell, AC Adapter, Serial cable, Stylus, RJ11 phone cable, User Manual

Reviews (9)

Can't get it back from my wife
I bought the Clio C-1000 about 3 years ago and have yet to see a product of the same form and functionality as either model.I bought it to replace a dearly loved Newton 2100, and fell in love with it from the moment I opened the box.With a battery life of 8-10 hours and a key board, you can't beat the verisility of the machine.Once I purchased my Handspring Visor, my wife took the opertunity to start using the Clio for her job, and I yet to get it back from her.I am currentlt contemplating replacing my outdated laptop with a new C-1050 model.You can't beat this machine for it features, use of use, compatibility of file formats and the "WOW! what's that!?" factor when people see you using it.The only thing that would make these units better would be the addition of Pocket PC2002 (or even Linix). Maybe next time ...
The Clio was a good idea, but doesn't meet expectations. The passive matrix screen is difficult to read. The keyboard is small and curved making touch-typing difficult. The unit itself is a bit heavy and ackward to lug around compared to some of the latest (and smallest laptops). With a max resolution of 800x600, images and video look cheap. There are NO output ports on the unit itself - you have to hard-link to a computer even to print! No VGA-out for use with a projector. Not even a PS-2 or USB port! The handwriting recognizer works about 3/4 of the time. That is, in a page of handwritten notes, you'll have to manually correct about 1/4 of the page. It does slightly better on single words or sentences. My recommendation: Take the [amt] that you'd spend on the Clio and add to it the [amt] you'd spend on a Pocket PC and buy a decent laptop.

Fabulous
The Clio is working great for me.I've been using it for about two weeks so far. First of all, it looks very small (and is light) when closed, but the 9.4" screen is great, wwaaaayy better than the Jornada's tiny screen. The folding arms are awesome and Tablet mode is cool too. The handwriting recognition actually works, it recognized most of my handwriting right away and I've further fine tuned it's settings since so it's even better. Recognizes cursive very well too. The C-1050 is twice as fast as the C-1000 and Mobilon Tri-Pad (by Sharp). There's virtually no delay in opening things. No booting up either, since it runs on WinCE and just suspends when you're done using it. Battery life is excellent! It isn't ten hours, but at least 6 on medium brightness & contrast. Synchronization worked without problems using the included software. It's definitely 10 times better than a Palm and in my opinion better than a laptop unless you need to be doing graphics or using Windows programs which don't come on CE as well. I highly recommend it. ... Read more

Editorial Review

Extend your office everywhere you go and access corporate databases, your PC, and the Internet, all with Clio. The powerful combination of innovative design and the Microsoft Windows CE operating system makes Clio the ideal PC companion for a variety of business and corporate users. Clio represents a completely new way of interacting and communicating with your PC, your network, and the Internet when you're out of the office and on the go. Because Clio includes the essentials of the most popular Microsoft desktop applications, you can work and stay productive virtually anywhere. And, thanks to Clio's flexible design and communications capabilities, you'll always want it with you to stay in touch and up to date.Read more

Features

• 16 MB RAM, upgradable to 32 MB
• Compact and lightweight companion to your main computer
• Built-in faxing, network, PC remote access, and Internet connection
• 3 ways to enter data: keyboard, touch screen, and CalliGrapher natural handwriting
• What's in the box: Clio C-1000, Lithium Ion Rechargeable Battery, Backup Battery Rechargeable Lithium Coin Cell, AC Adapter, User Manual

Reviews (3)

Get a REAL laptop or PDA!
My company got about 2 dozen of these things about two years ago.....I am guessing that they thought they looked cool or something.As a member of the IT support staff, these things are a complete nightmare.The power supplies are touchy, the memory corrupts and needs to be flashed often, and the keys on the keyboard are not very durable.In addition, Windows CE is just a plan bad OS.Top it all off with little or no service if they do break.We found some company out of California who is charging an arm and a leg per machine that we might as well invest into a real laptop. Clio is great
I own a Vadem Clio and I love it. With a built in modem and the Microsoft Pocket Office software it is the perfect companion to a traveler who doesn't want to lug around a laptop or can't afford one. Its very lightweight and the power cord is very small so it can easily fit inbetween items in your suitcase as well. Clio is great
I own a Vadem Clio and I love it. With a built in modem and the Microsoft Pocket Office software it is the perfect companion to a traveler who doesn't want to lug around a laptop or can't afford one. Its very lightweight and the power cord is very small so it can easily fit inbetween items in your suitcase as well.Read more