Casio provides a 2nd brain in a tiny watch
I can't do without my Casio anymore and have bought a back up just in case my present one is damaged, gets lost, or goes kaputt. It now contains all the vital info I need and which folks carry in their (relatively) bulky cell phones or Blackberries. Several times daily it reminds me of chores to do. Several times weekly I'm prompted to access some stored info. Indeed, I've gotten so dependent on it that I had to order a 2nd unit. ;-)
Quintessential Nerd Watch
This is the best of the databank series in terms of functionality, but not the best in ergonomics.
With 300 data set shared memory, you can have any combination of phone numbers or alarm schedules that will ring perpetually or once. This watches' design has not changed in over 10 years after a generation of prior versions with less memory, true metal casings, incandescent lighting, or a flat keyboard that did not have letters fade, leading to the pros and cons of this model. I've had this one particular model for over 10 years and several Casios like it over the past 20 years.
PROs
300 item shared memory
LCD back lighting saves battery life
Flash memory for memos/schedules, won't disappear ... Read More
CASIO DBC310-1 DataBank Men's Watch
Great watch. I bought it for a gift for my husband. He loves it.
20 years plus....
I bought my first databank watch over 20 years ago in Hong Kong and was very happy to have a way to keep track of phone numbers. Unfortunately, the hazards of living on a navy ship claimed this one. So, I bought another when I got back to the US. The first one only had room for 30 records; the second only 50 and now it is up to 300. I've always heard the saying "a short pencil is better than a long memory". But who wants to carry a notebook around all the time?
I believe this is my 6th databank. So one might think that I am a bit abusive to my watches. But this brings out the only negative thing about the databank; and that is that it is a bit on the fragile side. So, if you work in an industrial environment it might not be a very good ... Read More
Good watch
This is the third Data Bank I've owned. It lived up to my expectations. It's a good piece of equipment. One thing, you won't find a black flex band to fit it. Buy a silver watch instead.
