PowerTech Client Management Software

[Farrell]

I have not tried it yet, but I will. I got a note back from Troy Nolen, the
author. It is a full working copy, with the limitation that only 20 clients
can be used.

Terry Farrell

----- Original Message -----
From: "John M. Formsma" <jformsma@dixie-net.com>
To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: Saturday, October 13, 2001 10:20 PM
Subject: RE: PowerTech Client Management Software


> Terry,
>
> <<I just received a CD for some piano technician client management
software
> called Power Tech. It does not seem to say whether it is a full working
> version, or a trial version, or what.>>
>
> I got mine a couple of days ago. Looks like it has been around since 1997
> (copyright date), but this is an updated version which is now being
marketed
> to all members of PTG. Though the literature did not say, I would guess
this
> is a full working trial version which expires 1/1/02. I was messing around
> with the program options, and could not change the user name from that of
> its author--Troy Nolen. That alone would prevent anyone from really using
> it, unless you wanted your checks made out to Mr. Nolen. It is a neat idea
> to lease the program for $9/mo. Just over $100/yr is not all that bad, tho
I
> 'd rather buy a program outright, but not for $695 that they want for
> Powertech.
>
> <<Does anyone know anything about it? I have been using PTBiz, and while
it
> is adequate, I
> can imagine much more from good software.>>
>
> Just from poking around on it for an hour and half last night. Looks like
it
> will do just about anything, but it almost seems too complex for my needs.
> Powertech seems a little like getting into the Space Shuttle when you are
> used to driving a Geo Metro. Too many things to be aware of, and somewhat
> over-engineered. Maybe I too am used to PTBiz. Actually, I like PTBiz for
> its ease of use and its simplicity. It's beauty also lies in every option
> being readily available via keystroke rather than mouse clicks. That alone
> saves a lot of time once the keystrokes are learned.
>
> What I would like is something like PTBiz: keystroke capable; simple but
> with the ability to add modules to do things like Powertech (if the user
> needed it); a Caller ID module which will bring up client data by the
second
> ring; easy reports; etc., all for $49.95. I guess I will wake up now. :-)
>
> Have you installed yours yet, Terry? What were your thoughts?
>
> John M. Formsma
> Blue Mountain, MS
> PTG Associate, Memphis Chapter
>
> mailto:jformsma@dixie-net.com
>