[pianotech] Small computers

[Tony Caught]

At 73 I've got to think about how long will I be tuning pianos. And, I hope
to say, at 83 I've got to think how long will I be tuning pianos for.

Sure my hearing started to drop of some time ago, but then again I am deaf
in one ear anyway. So I guess I have been using Tunelab on a laptop many
years ago. So OK I use the computer for writing invoices, keeping records
etc. But times change (so has the program) now I use a PDA with Tunelab on
it, cost a bit more but sooo convenient. Still use a computer to write bill
Etc. But. I am now thinking why should I carry a computer and a printer with
me so I can write bills out when I can print the bill out at home and just
take a piece of paper.

Have a couple of people that I am teaching how to tune etc and one of those
has opted to buy a Ipod Touch for $195 and Tunelab for $320.  

These are tools, like a tuning hammer. Who is willing to pay $500 for a few
nice tools, I know that I am and age seems to have nothing to do with it. I
am getting close to buying a new phone, an Iphone ? uses tunelab, keeps my
appointments, sends bill by email and works as a phone to.

I have tried the New Tunelab on the Ipod and I think it works better than
the one I've got. Everything gets dated so fast that I have to say Buy the
latest to get the maximum use out of it but do it soon. You will be
surprised at how many of your customers think and say how much your tuning
has improved.

 

Want more ? just ask.

 

Tony

 

Tony Caught

acaught at internode.on.net

0427 850 737

 

From: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf
Of Leslie Bartlett
Sent: Monday, 19 December 2011 12:24 PM
To: pianotech at ptg.org
Subject: Re: [pianotech] Small computers

 

A friend has it, uses it when she tunes.....  Yep.

 

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From: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf
Of Laura Olsen
Sent: Sunday, December 18, 2011 7:49 PM
To: pianotech at ptg.org
Subject: Re: [pianotech] Small computers

 

Tunel Lab?

 

Laura

On Dec 18, 2011, at 6:06 PM, Leslie Bartlett wrote:

 

Tunel Lab can be purchased as an app...

les

 

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From: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf
Of Diane Hofstetter
Sent: Sunday, December 18, 2011 5:32 PM
To: pianotech at ptg.org
Subject: [pianotech] Small computers

 

I too am interested in the possibility of an iPad, a Netbook or a couple of
small laptops--especially small laptops from earlier operating systems.  The
EarQ hearing testing software I have used at PTG conventions works well on
Windows 98; I don't know if it works on later OS's.  The laptops I have been
carrying to conventions are large and the weight has become too much for me
to handle.  In addition, two of the four laptops are starting to have
problems with their basic functionality.  I would like to use the EarQ for
one more national convention.  After that I anticipate having a new program.
 
My boss' iPad has already proven useful for the hearing aid work I do, but
not essential.  If I could use it for my piano business as well, that might
make it worth my while to have.
 

Diane Hofstetter
 

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