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Posted by Dr Andus
Feb 18, 2009 at 12:18 PM
Hi Ken,
I was in a similar dilemma recently, as my old Palm TX started to die on me. Eventually I decided to get myself a new Palm TX instead, so I can stick with DateBk6 and Natara Bonsai outliner, in addition to a range of other software I’ve invested in over the years and use regularly. The TX does have WIFI which works perfectly, and it also has bluetooth which allows me to use my cheap mobile phone as a modem. Interestingly, despite the fact that it has been around for a few years now, the price of Palm TX started climbing again, I imagine because the supplies are dwindling and Palm die-hards like me are snapping up this outgoing technology before it’s too late. I found a reasonably good deal on eBay though.
The main software I use daily on my Palm TX are DateBk6 for calendar, Natara Bonsai for task management (making nested lists essentially), PocketLingo dictionary, Passwords Plus for passwords, Blazer browser for surfing, Dataviz Documents to Go for MS Office and PDFs, TealPhone for contacts, TextPlus for data entry, and World Clock as an alarm clock. Despite the much-discussed gradual deterioration of the screen (where certain areas over time become insensitive), I’m willing to put up with that if I can use this technology for a couple of more years. I just hope some miracle happens and Palm will come up with something reasonably similar and compatible before I need another one.
Posted by Ken
Feb 18, 2009 at 04:32 PM
Dr Andus wrote:
>Despite the much-discussed gradual
>deterioration of the screen (where certain areas over time become insensitive), I’m
>willing to put up with that if I can use this technology for a couple of more years. I just
>hope some miracle happens and Palm will come up with something reasonably similar and
>compatible before I need another one.
This problem is what is keeping me from wanting to invest in a new Palm PDA. I had a few minutes last night and was able to read a bit more about some of the task managers available on the iPod touch. Toodledo and Zenbe seem to offer some value, so I am still considering a possible “paradigm shift” to the Touch and WiFi connectivity.
I have not yet ruled out the N810, and will have a look at NoteCase that Alexander mentioned when I have a bit mroe free time. Thankfully, both of these devices are just over $200US so my investment will not be too big if I need to try out equipment before making a switch.
Thanks,
—Ken
Posted by Ken
Feb 25, 2009 at 11:43 PM
Well, I could not resist the urge to try out an iPod Touch. I picked one up two days ago, and am still trying to get things set up. The cloud and web synching are new to me with respect to daily useage, so I expect it will take some time for me sort things out and decide what PIM programs will and will not work for me. I will try and keep people posted with relavent updates. Yes, it is not a Palm, and yes, I expect other devices to come to the market place that will offer a good platform for PIM programs, but there are a few programs out there right now that might just get me to retire my trusty Clie. And, best of all, many of these programs are free or cost very little (usually less than $10USD), so CRIMPing will be much more affordable. Wish me luck, and good WiFi connections!
—Ken
Posted by Alexander Deliyannis
Feb 26, 2009 at 10:15 PM
Well, Ken, take a look at these applications for starters:
http://mindmappingsoftwareblog.com/8-mind-mapping-apps-for-the-iphone/
(iPod Touch and iPhone seem to host CROMPers’ paradise :-)
Posted by Alexander Deliyannis
Feb 26, 2009 at 10:15 PM
(I meant CRIMPers’ paradise)