palm pilot

[Jeannie Grassi]

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Hi Richard,
I have both the iPAQ and a Palm Vx. (I have had several Palm devices over
the years and have loved them, and had not a single problem.)   I thought I
was upgrading to an iPAQ, and did so for the express purpose of using the
Pocket RCT.  However, I am not sure the iPAQ can be considered an upgrade.
It is different, in that it is a Windows-based operating system and, so far,
it has a better screen.  (I'm sure that will change soon for the Palm units
as well.)  Its battery life is 6 hours, at best. (Don't believe the rating
of 12 hours as it advertises.)  My Palm V gets a couple of weeks on a
charge.

The iPAQ uses Outlook as its desktop software.  (Also riddled with
problems).  The Palm Desktop that comes with it, is much more user friendly
and synchronizing data has never been a problem, but the Active Sync system
with the iPAQ malfunctions frequently.

The iPAQ is heavy and cumbersome to use, as hand-helds go.

There are not nearly as many programs written for it, although I'm sure that
will change, but the quality of the programs are what I am concerned about.
In general, I am not impressed with the iPAQ and am considering getting a
Palm 505, Pocket RCT is not worth the hassle this unit has caused me.

If you are absolutely determined to buy an iPAQ, my suggestion is to wait
until they iron out the bugs.  It is a real pain in the neck to use it until
they do!  They are spitting out improvements by the day, fight that impulse
to buy immediately.

Hope this helps.

jeannie

P.S. I am in the process of returning my iPAQ for repairs for the 2nd time
since July.  Last time the whole mother board was replaced.  This time, if
they can't fix it, they will replace the whole unit.  I never had problems
like this in the 5 years I've owned Palm devices.
  -----Original Message-----
  From: owner-pianotech@ptg.org [mailto:owner-pianotech@ptg.org]On Behalf Of
VOCE88@AOL.COM
  Sent: Thursday, December 27, 2001 12:07 PM
  To: pianotech@ptg.org
  Subject: Re: palm pilot


  Hi Terry,

  I use a Palm Vx for a variety of uses, not the least of which is a
database. Since I am a dealer, I have a database of teachers and local
techs. as well. 3rd party programs come in handy as well, eg - financing and
amortization programs, word & excel doc reader, and an expense tracker.

  I am now considering upgrading to an m505 OR an IPAQ. Any reactions or
comments??


  Richard Galassini
  Cunningham Piano Co & Factory
  Philadelphia, Pa.
  (800) 394-1117
  http://voce88.tripod.com/richspianopage/

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