palm pilot

[Marcel Carey]

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MessageI've been using the iPAQ for 6 full months now and find that I can
tune all day on a single charge PROVIDING that I use it in battery save
lighting mode. I find that if I can position the unit to get under some kind
of light (doesn't need much really), I don't have to use so much battery. I
find that Tunelab's display is more easily seen than RCT. I don't care for
the color depth. I prefer longer battery life.

Marcel Carey, RPT
  -----Original Message-----
  From: owner-pianotech@ptg.org [mailto:owner-pianotech@ptg.org]On Behalf Of
Dale Probst
  Sent: 31 décembre, 2001 12:08
  To: pianotech@ptg.org
  Subject: RE: palm pilot


  Jeannie,
  I didn't have a Palm but Elizabeth has had one for years. As to user
friendly, I picked up an iPAQ and started using it immediately without
having to learn graffitti. I have been using DOS/Windows since it came out
so that may have helped. TuneLabPocket is actually more user friendly than
TuneLabPro, in my opinion. As to battery life, it will tune a half a day
without charging. I either charge at lunch, switch to a Toshiba Libretto
that has TuneLabPro on it or get out the ol' tuning fork. Sure I wish it
would go all day but the state of the art on color screen current
requirements and batteries is what it is. I can usually plug in if I need to
and the iPAQ will maintain memory for quite a while until I can charge up.
  Not the ultimate solution but works for me, your mileage may vary.
  Best,
  Dale
  -----Original Message-----
  From: owner-pianotech@ptg.org [mailto:owner-pianotech@ptg.org] On Behalf
Of Jeannie Grassi
  Sent: Monday, December 31, 2001 10:45 AM
  To: pianotech@ptg.org
  Subject: RE: palm pilot


  Dale,
  You didn't really disagree with much that I said: Not user-friendly;
Window....well, you know...; poor battery life.  I will say one thing....the
tech support is great and I've had to use those folks a lot!

  I'm curious if you had a Palm device before your iPAQ?

  jeannie
    -----Original Message-----
    From: owner-pianotech@ptg.org [mailto:owner-pianotech@ptg.org]On Behalf
Of Dale Probst
    Sent: Thursday, December 27, 2001 5:04 PM
    To: pianotech@ptg.org
    Subject: RE: palm pilot


    Heh Jeannie et Greg,

    I would never disagree with Jeannie but my experience with iPAQ has been
different. I won't dispute that the battery life is not great or that the
Palm OS is more user friendly than PocketPC. If it says MicroSoft, well you
know....Anyway, I have used TuneLabPocket on an iPAQ 3635 for about a year
now and it's been great. I have given the iPAQ the Probst test, drops of 4
feet onto a hard tile floor and from 42"  onto a very tough indoor outdoor
carpet. It lives!
    I haven't used an ETD or program that I like as well as TuneLabPocket.
Outlook is not the greatest schedule program but has gotten better.Soon I
hope to be able to port PianoDB to and from the iPAQ. I do hope this gives
another view-
    Now be gentle Jeannie!
    Dale
    Dale Probst, RPT
    Ward & Probst, Inc.
    email: wardprobst@cst.net
    (940)691-3682 voice
    (940) 691-6843 fax


    -----Original Message-----
    From: owner-pianotech@ptg.org [mailto:owner-pianotech@ptg.org] On Behalf
Of Greg Newell
    Sent: Thursday, December 27, 2001 5:12 PM
    To: pianotech@ptg.org
    Subject: RE: palm pilot


    Hi Jeannie,
            Thanks for this bit of comparison. I only hope this prompts Bob
Scott to port TuneLab Pro to the Palm platform. I think I would go for that
but anything windows based is just asking for troubles just like our home
and laptop based PC's.

    Greg

    At 12:44 PM 12/27/2001 -0800, you wrote:

      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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