Note from Peter: This customer is discussing the Complete System on an Axim X50V PDA with Japanese WM2003SE operating system. It can slow down when the internal memory gets too full--keeping as much as possible on the memory card instead of the internal memory prevents that, as I advised doing when sending out these systems. In the newer X51V Axims, the memory structure is different and this isn't a factor. Also, the X51V doesn't reset when the battery dies, and the interface, especially for installing new software, has been improved--and of course the OS is in English, making it that much easier for English speakers. OS language doesn't matter much for dictionary use, as then you'd be using only the English-language dictionary program interface, but for exploring the full capability of the device of course it helps if the OS is in one's native language.
Name: Mark D.
Another Happy Customer: I'll echo all the other praise about Peter's service. Everything arrived in perfect condition, faster than expected, with a few nice extras tossed in. I might not have killed, but I'd have given anything for a device like this when I was in Japan. (several decades ago.) Finally, Kanji is accessible to the rest of us. It recognizes my poor writing and it's a lot faster than Nelson... Smaller, too.
If you think you'll use the PlaySay audio, get it. My long suffering spouse is really tired of repeating words for me until I get the pronunciation. PlaySay is great - like having a TV News reader at your disposal, and much clearer than at least one of my Japanese teachers.... Speaking of Mrs D, she even used it to nail down an uncommon name she came across on the web.
I bought an Innopocket Magnum case for mine and it is like a tank. I'm not skeptical any more about Peter's claim of his skidding across a street unharmed. If you think you'll use it, but it's too expensive, spend the money. You'll sleep better.
I was second guessing myself. This was a lot of money. Well, if you're serious about going beyond a few semesters of Japanese, I'd rate it as essential.
Note from Peter : This customer is discussing the Complete System on an Axim X51V PDA with English WM6 operating system.