palm pilot

[Greg Newell]

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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/>http://voce88.tripod.com/richspianopage/ 
>


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