<!DOCTYPE HTML PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN"> <HTML><HEAD> <META http-equiv=Content-Type content="text/html; = charset=us-ascii"> <META content="MSHTML 5.50.4611.1300" name=GENERATOR></HEAD> <BODY> <DIV><SPAN class=180282820-27122001><FONT face=Arial>Hi Richard,</FONT></SPAN></DIV> <DIV><SPAN class=180282820-27122001><FONT face=Arial>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 <EM>different</EM>, 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. </FONT></SPAN></DIV> <DIV><SPAN class=180282820-27122001><FONT = face=Arial></FONT></SPAN> </DIV> <DIV><SPAN class=180282820-27122001><FONT face=Arial>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.</FONT></SPAN></DIV> <DIV><SPAN class=180282820-27122001><FONT = face=Arial></FONT></SPAN> </DIV> <DIV><SPAN class=180282820-27122001><FONT face=Arial>The iPAQ is = heavy and cumbersome to use, as hand-helds go.  </FONT></SPAN></DIV> <DIV><SPAN class=180282820-27122001><FONT = face=Arial></FONT></SPAN> </DIV> <DIV><SPAN class=180282820-27122001><FONT face=Arial>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.  = </FONT></SPAN></DIV> <DIV><SPAN class=180282820-27122001><FONT = face=Arial></FONT></SPAN> </DIV> <DIV><SPAN class=180282820-27122001><FONT face=Arial>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.</FONT></SPAN></DIV> <DIV><SPAN class=180282820-27122001><FONT = face=Arial></FONT></SPAN> </DIV> <DIV><SPAN class=180282820-27122001><FONT face=Arial>Hope this helps.</FONT></SPAN></DIV> <DIV><SPAN class=180282820-27122001></SPAN><SPAN = class=180282820-27122001><FONT face=Arial></FONT></SPAN> </DIV> <DIV><SPAN class=180282820-27122001><FONT = face=Arial>jeannie</FONT></SPAN></DIV> <DIV><SPAN class=180282820-27122001><FONT = face=Arial></FONT></SPAN> </DIV> <DIV><SPAN class=180282820-27122001><FONT face=Arial>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.</FONT></SPAN></DIV> <BLOCKQUOTE> <DIV class=OutlookMessageHeader dir=ltr align=left><FONT = face=Tahoma size=2>-----Original Message-----<BR><B>From:</B> = owner-pianotech@ptg.org [mailto:owner-pianotech@ptg.org]<B>On Behalf Of </B>VOCE88@AOL.COM<BR><B>Sent:</B> Thursday, December 27, 2001 12:07 PM<BR><B>To:</B> pianotech@ptg.org<BR><B>Subject:</B> Re: palm pilot<BR><BR></FONT></DIV><FONT face=arial,helvetica><FONT = size=2>Hi Terry,<BR><BR>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.<BR><BR>I am now considering upgrading to an m505 OR an IPAQ. = Any reactions or comments??<BR><BR><BR>Richard Galassini<BR>Cunningham = Piano Co & Factory<BR>Philadelphia, Pa.<BR>(800) 394-1117<BR><A = href="http://voce88.tripod.com/richspianopage/">http://voce88.tripod.co= m/richspianopage/</A> </FONT></FONT></BLOCKQUOTE></BODY></HTML>