Palm Organizers

[jeffyr]

I have been thinking about investing in one of those small Palm organizers to help control my life. Are there any of you that use them for daily schedules, expenses and appointments. If so, which do you have and in what capacity do you use it ? Has anyone else thought about it, or is there another device on the market ?<p>Thanks for the reply.<p>jeff

[Guido]

I'm a stuborn guinea so it took me a while just to give in to the whole internet craze, so I'll stick with my daily planner for now. I'd be lost with out that thing. Birthdays, anniversarys, appointments, I'd be a dead man.....but it always keeps me out of trouble. (AND I DON&quot;T HAVE TO PLUG IT IN!!) <br>I'd like to hear what kind of luck your having with those palm pilots though, I never really checked one out.<p>----------<br>&lt;a href=&quot;http://communities.msn.com/guidosequipmentpics/&quot;&gt;&quot;Guido&quot;&lt;/a&gt;<br>David M. Famiglietti

[Toroguy]

jeff,<br>I was also considering one. It would allow you to keep your current billing with you at all times. Phone numbers, addresses, etc. I didnt purchase one because the link to a PC. I use an old mac. The new Palm is internet ready. Lawnsite.com in the field! I think a laptop would be better, but worrying about theft would bother me.

[jeffyr]

Toroguy,<p>I also work on a mac, and you can link up a Palm and a Mac. I'm not clear as to what the different models do, and the website is not clear about the specs for each (only the most expensive). Do you know anything about the diffent models....they go from $150-$500 (which you can connect to the web). Thanks.<p>Jeff

[Palmer]

Yes I have used one in my sales job and it is great for data storage, expenses, notes, etc. The only reason I do not use it now is it fell out of my shirt pocket one too many times. They do not like to be dropped on hard surfaces. It would be a good tool to keep in the truck. A very nice feature is the hotsync to your pc the can be used with a contact manager if you use one. I will replace it when I feel they are a little more durable, but I am hard on portable electronics-I ready for my 3rd cell phone in 2 years. If you can break free from all paper and do not mind a little more computer time, they are great. BTW I had a Palm 3.

[Grasscape Inc]

We use Ospro by Oregon Scientific

[jeffyr]

thanks to all who replied<br>jeff

[jcoat]

Speaking of technology, how many of you guys use the e-mail features of your phones to help in scheduling? I don't use this feature, but a friend of mine does and it helps him tremendously in where/when he needs to be.

[Grasscape Inc]

Use thaT too

[Lazer]

I bought a Palm IIIx when they first came out in the spring of 1999. I used it all last year, bought all the accesories and many additional programs. <p>Scheduling, route lists, names, addresses and phone well all nice.<p>I finally realized I spent more time working ON it than WITH it.<p>Now my son uses it for school and video games.<p>

[Charles]

I would forget to use it. Leave it somewhere. Lose it. Drop it.

[jeffyr]

Lazer,<p>I went to Palm.com and downloaded the desktop version of the software that would be used to share info with the Palm. I have to agree with your experience. It looked like you need some incredible discipline to keep up with entries. I'll stick with the pen and paper for now. I can always use the Palm desktop software and print out the schedules anyway. Thanks for your opinion to all.<p>jeff

[mowerman90]

jeferyr,<p>This year I started using what I call the &quot;poor mans Palm&quot;. It's a Timex Ironman Data Link watch that I got at Wal-MArt for $45. Not only is it a 100m waterproof (i.e. sweatproof) watch, but it can store 30 or 40 of my customers phone #'s, daily weekly and annual alarms. The alarm function works well for me because in the winter (Nov -Mar) I usually schedule trim jobs for each day of the week and the alarm goes off each morning to remind me where I must go that day. The best thing about it is that you can program ALL it's functions thru your computer without having to press all those little buttons on most watches nowdays. It's no palm, but you can't beat the price and it's hard to loose something that's straped onto your wrist.<p>Ed (mowerman@atlantic.net)<br>Spring Hill

[Toroguy]

Jeff,<br>I apologize for the response delay. I think the Palm VII is internet ready. Or the Lincoln Mark VII. <p>Assume the price requires cell access and air time.<p>My Mac is nine years old, and only a word processor now.

[jeffyr]

Mowerman,<p>That timex sounds like it may do the trick just fine for what I wanted.<br>Toroguy, <br>I looked at the Palm VII and you pay for internet by the megabyte. I think it was min. $10 per month for 50 megs.<p>I think I have decided against it....it would become an albatross in no time....and then a dust collector....presuming I didn't lose or break it before then..<p>Thanks for all the input.<br>jeff

[lawrence stone]

Buy a pocket sized day timer type planner from the office max or staples. About $10.