CASIO DBC310-1 DataBank Men's Watch
 

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CASIO DBC310-1 DataBank Men's Watch

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UPC:079767554330
Binding:Electronics
Published By:CASIO
ASIN:B00006I54W
Category:Electronics

CASIO DBC310-1 DataBank Men's Watch Features

  • 300 pages of Telememo and Schedule memo
  • Words up to 8 letters and numbers up to 12 numerals can be memorized
  • Auto sort function
  • Initial character search function
  • 1/100 second stopwatch

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Product Description

Before the Casio DataBank Series debuted, it was thought that a watch should indicate the time of day, and nothing more. The DataBank DBC310-1 tells you what time it is, to be sure, but also keeps track of where you need to be and when--and who you'll meet when you get there. This handsome, water resistant chronometer/scheduler features EEPROM memory protection and electro-luminescent backlighting. Measuring capacity - 23 - 59'59 - 99 World time 24 time zones, city code display Daylight savings time on/off 8-digit calculator 8-digit arithmetic function (four basics, constants, memory calculations) Countdown alarm Daily alarm Hourly time signal Auto-calendar (pre-programmed to the year 2094) 12/24-hour formats Low power indicator Accuracy - +/- 15 seconds per month Battery life - approximately 2 years on CR2016
Amazon.com Product Description

Casio's DBC310-1 men's databank watch is ideal for busy people who love the convenience of having telephone numbers and other essential data right at their fingertips. The watch lets you store 300 pages of either Telememo (names, telephone numbers) or Schedule-memo (messages, months, days, times) data with up to 8 digits and 12 numerals per page. A built-in keypad facilitates data entry, and its EEPROM (electrically erasable programmable read-only memory) retains your data even when the battery goes dead. So don't worry: you'll never have to retype it all.

Your eyes will like the DBC310-1's electro-luminescent backlight with afterglow, making it easy to read anywhere, anytime. View time in either 12- or 24-hour formats. The piece is water-resistant, and it offers a stopwatch with readings down to .01 seconds. It's accurate within +/- 30 seconds per month, and the supplied battery should last you about 2 years. Other features include a daily alarm, a countdown alarm, hourly time signals, and an auto-calendar feature (preprogrammed to the year 2094).

What's in the Box
Watch, battery, instruction manual, and warranty information

Customer Reviews

Casio provides a 2nd brain in a tiny watch - Reviewed on 2008-09-24
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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 - Reviewed on 2008-07-07
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1 customer found this review helpful.

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 with a battery change
consistent 2 year battery life even with all the alarms ON
stop watch
timer
world time
calculator
alarm clock
Screw-on case allows user to change battery easily
takes shock abuse
Accurate to within a minute a month, often less

CONs

Water resistant not water proof

Resin case will break after exposure to sweat for years. I found replacing the strap with a 'The Band' style velcro straps protects the case from sweat. I now have the same watch unblemished over 10 years old.

Resin strap will crack and break in under 2 years. Change it to something like 'The Band'.

Silk screen lettering on keyboard fades

Small LCD fonts can be hard on older eyes

Somewhat difficult to learn to use, at first





CASIO DBC310-1 DataBank Men's Watch - Reviewed on 2008-06-21
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1 customer found this review not to be helpful.
Great watch. I bought it for a gift for my husband. He loves it.
20 years plus.... - Reviewed on 2008-03-09
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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 choice.
Otherwise I am still giving it the top rating. I look forward to the say when it has text to speech and then becomes a wirelss device a la Dick Tracy.
Good watch - Reviewed on 2007-10-30
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2 customers found this review helpful.

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.
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