<html> Dale, <x-tab>        </x-tab>If you ever do this and find that you can print an invoice via infrared port I would be MOST Interested! Greg<x-tab>    </x-tab> At 07:04 PM 12/27/2001 -0600, you wrote: <blockquote type=cite class=cite cite>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 [<a href="mailto:owner-pianotech@ptg.org" eudora="autourl">mailto:owner-pianotech@ptg.org</a>] On Behalf Of Greg Newell Sent: Thursday, December 27, 2001 5:12 PM To: pianotech@ptg.org Subject: RE: palm pilot Hi Jeannie, <x-tab>        </x-tab>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: <blockquote type=cite class=cite cite>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. <dl> <dd>-----Original Message----- <dd>From: owner-pianotech@ptg.org [<a href="mailto:owner-pianotech@ptg.org" eudora="autourl">mailto:owner-pianotech@ptg.org</a>]On Behalf Of VOCE88@AOL.COM <dd>Sent: Thursday, December 27, 2001 12:07 PM <dd>To: pianotech@ptg.org <dd>Subject: Re: palm pilot <dd>Hi Terry, <dd>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. <dd>I am now considering upgrading to an m505 OR an IPAQ. Any reactions or comments?? <dd>Richard Galassini <dd>Cunningham Piano Co & Factory <dd>Philadelphia, Pa. <dd>(800) 394-1117 <dd><a href="http://voce88.tripod.com/richspianopage/">http://voce88.tripod.com/richspianopage/</a> </dl></blockquote></blockquote> </html>