Apps you can't live without?!

[bbinelli]

I was just wondering what apps/games you guy and gals absolutely can't live without.

So sound-off on your 3 most indespensible applications!!

Mine top three would have to be:

1. TealDoc...I use it ALL the time, I like to read on subway.
2. YiShow...The greatest launcher of allllllllll tiiiiiimmmmmme!
3. DateBook 5...you'll wonder how you ever got along with the bundled calendar.

(I am really thinking about "aftermarket" apps...ones not included with every unit from Sony ;) )

[Token User]

Datebk5 ... PowerRun ... CF Driver :)

[OcellNuri]

Datebk5
Due Yesterday
Handstory

[bbinelli]

Originally posted by Token User
Datebk5 ... PowerRun ... CF Driver :)

CF Driver...OF COURSE!!! :D
How does that driver sneak into every thread? ;)

[imadrin]

Zlaucher, DueYesterday, DocsToGo

[yOyOYoo]

Wordsmith
Agendus
PocketMoney

and runner up: MS DICT
2nd runner up: Power Run

[(oyo)]

Agendus
BackupBuddyVFS
Fonts4NX with Time New Roman!!!

[Tixx]

Uninstall Manager
DateBook5
UltraSoft Money
Documents to Go
ZLauncher
SplashID
BackUpMan
PowerRun

Well these are what I cannot live without. Sorry for going over quota:(

[aardvarko]

My modified copy of OnBoard RsrcEdit. Good times. :cool:

[mochant]

Agendus
WordSmith
ZLauncher

[hansschmucker]

Definately Tealphone!!!

[jido]

My top 3 are:
- Agendus
- Splash Suite (mainly Splash ID)
- Movie and Voice Recorder

[noktoto]

A5
Today
Icon Manager
X-Master + hacks
BDicty

[Rick 098]

biblereader+
wordsmith
beta CF driver(yes i was chosen)
mega-clock
wondersilk
photoskin

[aaronrkelly]

Agendus
Budget
YiShow
AcidImage


They are all great......

[*YellowRose*]

Datebk5

PalmReader

Okay, those are my top two. My 3rd would be a 20 way tie.:D

[L-3]

Truly indispensible: HotSync, MS Backup, MS Import :D

My three faves: Agendus, Isilo, ContactsPro

[T1000X]

Let's see...

SplashMoney
PalmReader Standard
Atom Smash
Acid Solitaire
Bejeweled

I haven't gotten a lot of utility programs yet, but those are my registered programs. I'm right now testing ZLauncher, SilverScreen, and MegaLauncer to see which one I want to register or buy. Right now I'm leaning towards ZLauncher because of the SilverXP theme I've seen but have not tried.

[Badandy]

ZLauncher (better than YiShow in my opinion)
PowerRUN
Backupman

[jimod]

DateBk 5
Palm Reader
YiShow

[hausponce]

I like:
SplashMoney
Handstory
QuickofficePrem.
Avantgo
Big Clock
DateBook 5

[hausponce]

And...
AcidImage

[hausponce]

Almost forgot...
Zlauncher

OK I'm done...I think.

[michael1960]

There are two (non-standard) apps that I use several times a day and it would be hard to live without them:

SplashId to store all those passwords, reg.codes, serial numbers etc.

ClockPro to tell me when my tea is ready or to make sure that a 10 minute nap doesn't last the whole day... ;)

Unfortunately ClockPro doesn't work well on the NX70. So I will have to look for another app with similare functions. :(

[contempt]

Agendus
ZLauncher
SplashID
SplashMoney
PowerRun
McPhling

[Wolfsmoke]

Splash Wallet
Zlauncher
Docs to Go (ANYthing to spend fewer hours at the office!)

[snowyowl]

zLauncher
Agendus
ShadowPlan

[prismatic]

Originally posted by bbinelli
So sound-off on your 3 most indespensible applications!!

One application that has not been mentioned that I find absolutely indispensible is Trip Deluxe by Hands High Software. It is the best mileage tracker on any platform that I have seen. It can produce mileage reports that can be exported to Excel and printed for reimbursement purposes.

If you do any type of mileage reporting you owe it to yourself to check it out:

http://www.handshigh.com/html/trip.html

If there is a better program for this purpose available ( I don't know how), I would sure appreciate hearing about it.

[kf6gpe]

PowerRUN
Dokusha
AcidImage

Mapopolis is a very close fourth.

[archangel]

Palm Reader Pro
Splash Money
Worldmate
Smartlist To Go
Shanghai 1.1

Thats my top five

[pharmnatr]

Datebook 5
Powerrun
Palmreader Pro
Blackjack Counter ( I'm going to Vegas in May)

[mikra]

Mine are:
Datebook 5
Splash ID
Supernames
and if i am alowed to mention another one:
TextPlus

Michael

[deporange]

According to hours per app (just a wild estimate):

DateBk 5
iSilo
McPhling

[orol]

dateBk5
roadlingua
memoplus

[pharmer]

My favorite apps:

Air Clock
Datebk5
Medcalc
**Isilo3 (When I find the time to read)

I use several others, but these are every day.
pharmer

[ruubster]

HandyShopper definitely - free and works great
KeyContacts - I can finally get the contact's admin's phone number sync'ed
PowerRun
DocsToGo
Vindigo
Avantgo
(Oh and Chapura pocketmirror for sync's to Outlook)

ruby

[Dxomas]

Documents to Go
ZLauncher
SplashID
TomeRaider

[revbilly]

TOP 3

Datebk5
Zlauncher
Thoughtmanager

OTHERS I'D RATHER NOT BE WITHOUT

Splashphoto
Autobase
BibleR+
AddressPro
ToDoPlus
MemoPlus
MobileDB
HandyShopper

[Alistar]

I could not live without

fonts4nx
messageease

I can never go back to the normal font, it just looks wrong and evil now. Everytime I have to hard reset I install fonts4nx (I keep a dedicated folder to this program on my MS) first then do a restore or reinstall or whatever.
Messageease. I can type way faster with messageease than with grafitti or keyboard. With the exception of the odd sliding error I can type up to about 35 wpm with messageease, combined with word complete it is great.

[anniebluesky]

Programs:
Agendus (Is my datebook, todo, and addressbook)
HandyShopper (Not just for shopping.)
Quik Budget (Use with PocketMoney to keep my budget on track)
PocketMoney (All of my checkbook entries)
iSilo (ebooks and webpages I update daily)
ShadowPlan (Information storage)
AcidImage / SplashPhoto (I'm on the fence here)

Utilities:
McPhling
KeepWide
Invisible
BackupMan
PowerRUN
Colorize
FindHack
IconMgr
OKey
fonts4nx
AutoSync

[dst38]

i like:

-agendus
-supernames
-mcphling
-megaclock
-all splash products

[Caleb_pearson]

Originally posted by michael1960
There are two (non-standard) apps that I use several times a day and it would be hard to live without them:

SplashId to store all those passwords, reg.codes, serial numbers etc.

ClockPro to tell me when my tea is ready or to make sure that a 10 minute nap doesn't last the whole day... ;)

Unfortunately ClockPro doesn't work well on the NX70. So I will have to look for another app with similare functions. :(

I think megacalc would do nicely for you... try it, it is great.

[slg]

A a relative newbie to the NX70 (not to the PalmOS,
however), I think the most important application I found is:


PowerRun


I have 40-50 apps on my MS, and because of that, PowerRun gets used all the time. I'd use my Clie a lot differently without it. It's worth a lot more than the $15 that I spent for it.

The two other apps that are essential to my day to day needs are:

Strip
MoneyTender Enhanced

Strip is a freeware password saver that requires a password to view the passwords, and saves the passwords encrypted within the database. MoneyTender Enhanced is a check register replacement application.

Sean.

[NX70BOY]

Utils

LauncherX
AcidImage
My Bible
Clie RMC
Handy Shopper


Games

Rifle Slugs II :D
Bejeweled
Billiards (Unfortunately my demo ran out, and I don't feel like parting with $23!)

[FireHouse]

What I can't live without:
- LauncherX
- DateBK5
- Bonsai
- Fonts4NX (with Times Roman and Tahoma)
- PMT xl
- SplashID
- Runner's Log
- iSilo
- KDIC
- MS Dict
- FileZ
- Built-in Addres, Memo Pad and CLIE Files

[kpilgreen]

Intelisync-Comes with cd to sync with Outlook XP
Inbox to Go- Never fails when I travel
DateBk5-Personal appoiments and todo
Docs To Go Prem.
Text Plus- I can easily write 40w/m:confused:

[Mr. T.]

i can't live without the built in calculator - it really rocks and is a life saver!!

[Ignotz]

The three I most use are:

Datebook 5 - where am I supposed to be?
iSilo - pass the time
PDA Cookbook - meal instructions

Although PDA cookbook has yet to be updated for the NX (mid may?), in the mean time I found a use for that old handspring visor.

[markgm]

Three are the reason I use and continue to buy Palm OS devices.
Avant Go (reason I bought my Visor!)
DateBook (3, 4, 5...)
Launcher X (III).

My games are Monoploy and Bejewled. There is a ton of other apps, games, and utilities, but those above are all I need to live. (Maybe Okey)

[eyesee]

Man, my list keeps growing.  Well, for today here's mine (in no particular order)...


PktQuicken
Agendus
the (Bible) With You line of apps from gmpsoft.com
iSilo and all my Optometry db's and apps (Will's Eye, ePocrates, etc.)
ZLauncher
Loan Pro
QuikBudget
TealAuto


Wow, I could go on... but I won't :D  These are just a few of the ones I wouldn't even try to go without anymore!

[eyesee]

Ha ha!  I just looked at my post and saw that I have 3 expense apps listed...

You can't tell I'm up to my neck in student loan debt, can you?! :D

(the Bible apps don't hurt the situation at all, either ;))

[srodsimpson]

My top three:

MyBible
Docs2Go
SmartList

I keep trying different newsreaders like Isilo, MobiPocket, Handstory, etc. but I keep going back to AvantGo just cause it seems simple and "goes with the flow" on a hotsync. ...not really that impressed withn it though. If anyone has an app that really Rocks, please speak up!

[anniebluesky]

Originally posted by eyesee
Man, my list keeps growing.  Well, for today here's mine (in no particular order)...


PktQuicken
Agendus
the (Bible) With You line of apps from gmpsoft.com
iSilo and all my Optometry db's and apps (Will's Eye, ePocrates, etc.)
ZLauncher
Loan Pro
QuikBudget
TealAuto


Wow, I could go on... but I won't :D  These are just a few of the ones I wouldn't even try to go without anymore!

Saw you are using QuikBudget. I simply love that program. Did you know that PocketMoney 3.0 is now supported by QB? It is great, I can enter all my checks in PM and the amount is recognized in my budget. Love it...

[n2ifp]

Originally posted by anniebluesky


Saw you are using QuikBudget. I simply love that program. Did you know that PocketMoney 3.0 is now supported by QB? It is great, I can enter all my checks in PM and the amount is recognized in my budget. Love it...

I can live without Net Front :D!

[ssulux]

ummm ...

it is hard to pick only 3, but ok ...

1. doc to go
2. funsms
3. datebook
4. netwalk ][

[eyesee]

Originally posted by anniebluesky


Saw you are using QuikBudget. I simply love that program. Did you know that PocketMoney 3.0 is now supported by QB? It is great, I can enter all my checks in PM and the amount is recognized in my budget. Love it...

Cool :D

I wouldn't mind trying PocketMoney 3.0 out if I knew how well it worked with Quicken on my laptop.  I know they're compatible, but I simply love the two-way conduit and seemless transfers from Pocket Quicken to Quicken and vice versa and would have a hard time adapting to anything less.  I'll do some research on it though, because I've always wished that I could only enter a transaction once and it be displayed in both apps.

BTW, I forgot to apologize for my 8 count... seriously I tried to keep it to three but *I just couldn't do it!!!*  I know, I need help :D

[jaimejr66]

Datebook 5
Splash Money
Mapopolis
Bdicty
and my favorite timewaster Bejeweled

[lal2707]

PowerRun
Backupman
PrintBoy
Docs to Go
PalmReader

[samwireless]

ICQ
Breakout
Handmark's (Super Utility)

[thinker]

Here is my top three apps:

AcidImage
NetFont / WebPro
CF Driver

[doctor]

Agendus
Snapper Mail
WorldMate

[handi]

Agendus
LauncherX
Slash Money (because it also works with the German version of
Quicken, which NO OTHER PRG does!)

[RD100]

HotDate
FileZ
Pocket TV Browser & TV Grid Listings (combo)
AvantGo
MobiPocket
MobileDB
Big Clock
Plucker
DiddleBug
Handy Shopper
C Spot Run  (great freeware ebook reader)
Chess Tiger
SC-103PC (great calculator)


:D :D :D

[Nil]

Mobipocket (Never be stuck without anything to read again)
AvantGo (Beats buying the papers)
Repligo (Just discovered)
MathU (RPN calculator)

[Unregistered]

My list of "Can't live without" apps is long, but distinguished. However, here are the top 3.
Smartlist to Go
JackFlash (4-5 extra MB on my NX-60)
Doc to Go

[celticchrys]

Top so far:

Apps:
WWCalc(free if you can find it)
YiSHow
ReadThemAll(free)

Games:
Bejeweled
Phoinix gameboy emulator(free) and
Mahjong by Aylin-only$7 and looks great!
http://www.aylin.biz/products.php?productID=4

Oh, and an extra special honorable mention goes to CIC Jot! Made my PDA far easier to use! Beats grafitti big time.

[ziehensack9]

my top 3:

DateBK5
SplashMoney
Mahjongg

[MaryJoS]

This is an interesting thread to read. As much as I like apps like ZLauncher and DateBk5, if I had to, I could live without them. In other words, the apps I couldn't live without would not really be the same as my favorite apps! Here are my picks:

1. Hot Sync. Quite simply wouldn't use a Palm without it! ;-)

2. PIDirect/JackFlash. Without these, I'd have a hard time using everything else that I want to get on my Palm. I've resisted upgrading from my NR70V simply because PIDirect won't work with OS 5 and the newer Clies have yet to have enough RAM for me.

3. Splash ID. I simply could not do without this app or one like it.

[VLevyNYC]

1. Vindigo--I can't believe has only been mentioned 3 or 4 times! I use this all the time!

2. Avantgo

3. NYC subway map (allows you to move around locations with the stylus)

4. Audio player (MP3s on the train)

Can someone enlighten me as to what the following do:
a. CF Driver (you mean I can use standard CF cards on the NX if I get this?)

b. Datebook5

c. PowerRun

[hherbzilla]

Originally posted by VLevyNYC
Can someone enlighten me as to what the following do:
a. CF Driver (you mean I can use standard CF cards on the NX if I get this?)

b. Datebook5

c. PowerRun
a. Basically. Go here (http://www.eruwarestore.com/)

b. Calendar replacement. Go here (http://www.pimlicosoftware.com/)

c. Allows you to quickly/cleanly move apps to MS and run them from there (conserving often precious memory on the PDA) Go here (http://www.handango.com/PlatformProductDetail.jsp?siteId=1&jid=761XB85AE8AX6X64DBC75AD3BEFC6587&productId=18249&optionId=1_1_2&productType=2&catalog=1&txtSearch=powerrun&sectionId=0&platformId=1). Though it seems that the next release of ZLauncher will provide this capability.

[Alistar]

Datebk5 is a great datebook replacement. See www.pimlicosoftware.com for more information

PowerRun allows you run applications and their databases off the memory stick. It move the app and its databases to the MS then when you run it it will move them to ram and when you leave the app will copy any changed databases back to the MS and then delete the rest from RAM.

With the CF driver you can use normal CF memory cards in the NX and NZ. There are some limitations, but the still camera and audiplayer work, which are the most important to me.

[dphar]

[
ClockPro to tell me when my tea is ready or to make sure that a 10 minute nap doesn't last the whole day... ;)

Unfortunately ClockPro doesn't work well on the NX70. So I will have to look for another app with similare functions. :( [/B]

 

BigClock is great IMHO. I use it when I travel instead of a wakeup call!

But ahead of that would be DateBk5 and Bejeweled (although yahtC is giving it a bit of a challenge). Sure wish that Tan Kok Mun gave a volume discount because there are a few of his games that I like.

[n0m0n]

Apps / Hacks I dont like living without:

SecretAgent Hack
MiddleCap Hack

[IB Michael]

riteMail
ZLauncer
RepliGo
PocketLink
PowerRun
WordSmith
DocsToGo

[sp535]

Repligo
Powerun
CF driver


Chao~

[FreefallX]

acidimage
pkt quicken
verichat
cf driver
sms
blazer
avantgo

[killah fury]

AvantGo and TealPhone

[DennisOS2]

Datebk5, Tealphone, Quickoffice, HandBase

[mathwhiz99atucb]

I've been reading these forums for a while now but I just registered a few days ago. I love all the great information that is mentioned for fellow Clie users. :)

Anyways, the programs that inhabit my FAPs [Frequently Accessed Programs] folder are (in no particular order of relevance):

* 40Student (http://www.handmark.com/products/40student/) - Keeps track of all my upcoming assignments in all my classes. Nice web interface to backup your class data for past and current terms.
* AreaCodes (http://www.intrepidsoft.com/products.html) - Great little app that allows me keep pace with the proliferation of new area codes in the US and Canada.
* AvantGo (http://www.avantgo.com) - Allows me to keep up with current events and happenings.
* BART QuickPlanner (http://www.bart.gov/stations/palmPlanner/overview.asp) - Does just what the title implies... gives the current schedule for the BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) system and complete trip planning abilities including a system map.
* DateBk5 (http://www.pimlicosoftware.com) - This program has been mentioned enough that if I said anymore I would just be beating on a dead horse.
* Interstate Guide (http://www.theheadwaters.com/IGP.html) - Complete exit guides for all Interstate highways in the US including amenities located at each exit like gas, food, lodging, even 24-hour ATMs.
* iSilo (http://www.isilo.com) - Great DOC reader. I use it for a lot of reference materials.
* Mapopolis (http://www.mapopolis.com) - Mapping software. I downloaded the street map for every county in the US. I don't know how I would get around without it.
* MathPad (no longer supported) - Great symbolic mathematics app. Can solve several complex problems.
* MegaCalc (http://www.megasoft2000.com/palm_division/megacalc.htm) - Great calculator replacement. So many features that I can't use them all.
* Kaplan toGo! (http://www.kaptest.com) - GRE Verbal Test Prep
* MobileDB (http://www.handmark.com/products/mobiledb) - Great program for storing lists
* Today (http://www.palmgear.com/software/showsoftware.cfm?prodID=38922) - Nice little app for viewing upcoming engagments and other pending tasks.

And last but certainly not least...
* ZLauncher (http://www.zztechs.com/en/zlauncher/index.php4) - The launcher that really does everything a launcher should. I used to be a Facer loyalist but I came to realize that Facer is nothing more than the default launcher with a pretty interface and a "Today" screen.

Sorry for the extremely long post but I like to give reasons why I find these apps to be on my FAPs list.

:D ~Nick~ :D

[NX70BOY]

Hey, nice post for your 1st! Welcome to the group!

[clicker]

off topic...

Hi there, I wanted to ask this question for a long time now. ..

I read somewhere in this site before of a program that takes the place of the password screen, where instead of entering letters or words as passwords, you click on pictures instead or parts of a big picture.

I tried to search for this, but cannot find it anymore.

Thanks

[ilkera]

Hi clicker ,

The name of the application is : VisKey (VisualKey)
It is found on Palmgear.com and it is PERFECT.
I have a starting screen with 8 different dragons in it and it makes my password...

[Nk023]

AvantGo, WordSmith, checkMoney! all are pretty nice and can be used daily specially if you are away from home

[n2ifp]

Just found one called "SmbMate" I can share files and network printers with the desktop PC via WiFi. Best of all. it's freeware. Please check it out in the link below! :)

http://www.cliesource.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=24424

[r0b456]

1.) ZLauncher
2.) Ultrasoft Checkbook
3.) Audio Player
4.) MS Backup
5.) OKey
6.) Power48
7.) Dozens of addictive games

[NJFP42]

Date Book 5,
Launcher X,
Contacts 4,

[kp*]

Datebk5
SuperNames
Vindigo

and honorable mention to TealScript, because if I had to use Decuma or Graffiti2, all my apps would be a lot less useful!

[soulreaver99]

1. NesEM
2. DateBook
3. ToDo
4. Memo
5. Documents to Go

[fedburin]

1. Beyond Contacts
2. Pocket Quicken
3. Wondersilk

[Adrenochrome]

Wordsmith
Datebook
Quicksheet

And honorable mentions to:
HandyShopper
Planetarium
MP3

[kp*]

I would like to add a big JACKFLASH to my list!:D

[ddsmith]

Datebk5, Shadow, HanDbase, Daynotez, and Docs to Go

[JoshW]

Newest "can't live without" app, PhoneMagic!

Being I look up contact phone numbers numerous times a day, this program makes both looking up contacts, as well as setting reminders to call people, a breeze!

Also just got MSDict to work, and so far, I really like it.

[Desciple]

Originally posted by JoshW

Also just got MSDict to work, and so far, I really like it.

What dictionary database does MSDict use?

[Unregistered]

Thanks for recommendations on this board. I am new but just bought wordsmith and checkmoney after reading here. Now, I realize things can be easier when I am traveling.

[kpilgreen]

I listed Docs to Go as one of my favorite apps. They just updated the premiun version from 5.04 to 6.0 and want me to pay $30 for the update. I paid $69.95 for the premium version 8 months ago. I think we as a group should start voicing outrage for ripoffs such as this.

[Unregistered]

DateBk5, McFile, iSilo, TomeRaider, McPhling.

[riversen]

My favorites in order of importance!

1. DateBK5.1a
2. Bible With You (NASB Bible Bundle)
3. SuperNames
4. MathU v2.3.2 by Creative Creek
5. ZLauncher
6. Icon Manager
7. JackFlash
8. JackSprat
9. HandyShopper
10. PocketQuicken
11. ezTipper
12. Jot 2.03
13. Documents to Go 5 Preminum (moved down on the list because of outrageous upgrade cost to version 6)
14. AcidSolitaire
15. Billiard's
16. Sony AudioPlayer
17. MS Backup
18. WorldMate (over priced and I would never get the pro edition)
19. TimeCard (moved down because I was recently promoted from none exempt to exempt... don't use it as much now)
20. TealLock (still trying but I may buy soon... very nice so far).

[revschulz]

riversen:

I use MyBible by Laridian. Did you ever check it out? If so, how does it compare to the Bible program you are using (why did you choose that one)?

BTW - I love the Jesus image you use with your name. Where did you get it?

revschulz

[riversen]

Originally posted by revschulz
riversen:

I use MyBible by Laridian. Did you ever check it out? If so, how does it compare to the Bible program you are using (why did you choose that one)?

BTW - I love the Jesus image you use with your name. Where did you get it?

revschulz

I wanted to, but I had to buy it before I could try it. I did not like that, since I have had bad experiences with that in the past. If I had only had a friend who owned the application then I could compare it. I can tell you that I really enjoy this a lot more than BibleReader+ (a good software that is being updated, but I think that they may be trying to do too much too soon). I had used BibleReader+ for over a year, but the GMPSoft's Bible With You is just so fast, easy to read, and easy to use.

I got the logo from some clip art that I own. It really has stuck me over and I really like the subtleness of the image, while it makes a strong point.

[lxk8745]

zlauncher
isilo
cloak
docs-to-go(sheets-to-go) still using v.5.0
archicalc
backupman
happydays
id3

games==
300 bowl
GTS
M. Desially
Warfare
TT3D

(still have yet to register some of these, though.. gotta save more money!)
:D

[revschulz]

Originally posted by riversen


I wanted to, but I had to buy it before I could try it. I did not like that, since I have had bad experiences with that in the past. If I had only had a friend who owned the application then I could compare it. I can tell you that I really enjoy this a lot more than BibleReader+ (a good software that is being updated, but I think that they may be trying to do too much too soon). I had used BibleReader+ for over a year, but the GMPSoft's Bible With You is just so fast, easy to read, and easy to use.

I got the logo from some clip art that I own. It really has stuck me over and I really like the subtleness of the image, while it makes a strong point.

riversen:

Do you have a link where I could purchase the clip art?

revschulz

[fyve_witches]

I really dont understand why people here are complaining about the upgrade cost of DocsToGo. Are the people at DataViz supposed to work for free? Do the people here who complain realize just how much work is involved in software creation and maintenance? Compared to the cost of an equivalent desktop app the cost is peanuts.
Anyway if 30 dollars is too much then you probably dont need it in the first place!
I dont know, maybe I'm missing something but to me DTG seems like a pretty good deal!

fw

[riversen]

Originally posted by fyve_witches
I really don't understand why people here are complaining about the upgrade cost of DocsToGo. Are the people at DataViz supposed to work for free? Do the people here who complain realize just how much work is involved in software creation and maintenance? Compared to the cost of an equivalent desktop app the cost is peanuts.
Anyway if 30 dollars is too much then you probably don't need it in the first place!
I don't know, maybe I'm missing something but to me DTG seems like a pretty good deal!

fw

I think you are missing something here. I don't have the luxury of expensing this out to my department nor do I have the luxury a ton of extra money. I just bought the dang software 5 months ago and now I have to buy it all over again. I just want one functionality that I requested some ago and that QuickOffice has... a spell checker. Amazingly, D2G have managed to not allow any other 3rd party application the ability to check their documents... a nice trick if you want to only sell your product. I think a graded scale upgrade would be nice for those of us who haven't own D2G 5 very long or who only want one or 2 bits of functionality. I guess this is much the Microsoft mentality that pervades the industry today. We won't support you... until buy our new software at a large expense to you. I like the software, but I cannot afford these steep upgrade costs. Why not just let us upgrade one module if that is all we want or sell the additional functionality as an upgrade.

By the way, I use DateBK5 which cost me $25 and I have never had to pay for an upgrade. I do realize that when OS6 comes out, the developer will probably have an upgrade that I will have to pay for; however, there is one huge difference... his upgrade costs are reasonable. I am not going to have to practically buy it all over again.

This is just my 2 cents,
Robert

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Jackflash
Act!
QuickOffice Premier

As was pointed out in this thead, HotSync is absolutely needed.

Also very important
Netfront/WebPro
AOL 3.1

Act! is, quite simply the best PIM/contact manager around on PC or Palm, particulary if you have customer or sales contacts to worry about. It is THE most popular PC sales contact database in the world for a reason.

Documents to Go could substite for QuickOffice. I've used both, and bought QuickOffice as it has better tabular support. QuickWord can also double as a reader for ebooks, though it isn't up to MobiPocket Pro, Qvadis, or Comico standards.

I am convinced that wireless is the happening thing. Thus a web browser. For the past few years, I've been stuck with AOL as a default e-mail address. It's convenient, and it would be too much of a pain to migrate again. Since it's mail is non-standard, the AOL Palm software is a requirement for me.

Gotta have some fun. I like Space Trader a lot, and it works fine from memory stick.

____|)avid