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 >
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