The Rebuttal: 40 Things To Do With A Palm Device

[depret]

"40 Things To Do With A Pocket PC In A Week
Saturday, July 10, 2004 @ 7:25 PM
posted by Mike Lohsl

http://www.pocketpcmag.com/_archives/Sep04/40things.asp

Since Clie users do not have new devices to talk about and PalmOne is very silent of late, how about an exercise in making our current day-to-day usage of our palm device better by a one-way debate rebuttal.

Okay members the challenge is this: Pick a "Thing" on the list in the story and post how you do it on your device.

Rules Rules, please respond to one "Thing" at a time because my attention span is very short. If a thread has covered it, then just comment and provide the link.

For example:
Title: #38. I used it as a flashlight.

I use the desktop and just turn it on. The intensity on the standard Palm OS is enough because of the blank white background. If you want an application, check www.palmgear.com and search on flashlight.

Your Options:
http://web.cs.cmu.edu/~pane/fl/
http://www.freewarepalm.com/misc/flashlight.shtml

Extra Reading:
http://www.1src.com/forums/showthread.php?t=61699&highlight=flashlight

P.S. #29 (or missing #30) is cute. "PDA relic indeed". :rolleyes:

[Joel]

1. I looked up words in a dictionary.

The free eReader software comes with a free dictionary. However through wifi, I can also go to www.m-w.com using Netfront.

[cass_m]

11. I made a grocery list.

I use ThinkDB - now smart list to go. I got the free version and made up my own lists. It's great because as I uncheck items they go off the list so I always know what I have left to get.

[depret]

For the over achievers, if you think of something you do everyday that is NOT on the list, the numbering starts at #41.

Thanks Joel, I guess this thread is fully endorsed from the top.

[Vidge]

21. I calculated a mortgage rate.

I use powerOne Financial which has Time Value of Money calculations built in to help a client decide what mortgage to take based on different options of rates and points.

[Vidge]

14. I listened to music.

As soon as I bought Norah Jones’s new CD, I converted the songs on the album to MP3 format, put them on a storage card, and slipped it into my iPAQ. I listened to them via stereo headphones wherever I was. Better yet, I connected the iPAQ to my car’s cassette deck using a cassette audio converter and listened to them through the car’s stereo speakers. It’s awesome!

I've been slowly converting my CD collection to MP3s and putting various ones on my SD card for my T3. I also use a cassette converter to listen to them thru my car speakers.

(Actually, I probably could answer about 3/4 of his list but I'll leave that to others :D)

[Vidge]

41. I managed my accounting practice.

I have converted a lot of the paper I used to keep in the day-to-day management of my accounting practice over to SmartList to Go. I have a database of all my clients that is linked to my timesheet database (one for each month). I use the timesheet to track billable hours and activities performed.

In addition, I have a database of all the tax returns to be completed, including due dates, and missing items. Since the 15th of every month is a filing deadline, I queried this database on the morning of the 15th and came up with a list of all the returns due that day which were not yet complete and for which I needed to file extensions.

(I could go on, but you get the idea!)

[depret]

Vidge, would you say #35 is covered?

35. I managed my bills.

[Vidge]

Actually, I don't manage my bills on my PDA. That's something I have to do on the computer still. (What I listed in 41 relates to managing my business.)

[Sharkk717]

#40: I viewed an Excel sheet

Three words: Docs To Go

[zackepceo]

28. I looked up a phone number.
Without Address Book, I would be lost.

[zackepceo]

42. I posted at 1src
I do this on a regular basis. :D :p

[Joel]

For the over achievers, if you think of something you do everyday that is NOT on the list, the numbering starts at #41.

Thanks Joel, I guess this thread is fully endorsed from the top.

We're not doing anything wrong ;) I'm planning to compile this and post it as a news material later on.

#43 I remote-controlled my Powerbook via Bluetooth

I use Salling Clicker (http://homepage.mac.com/jonassalling/Shareware/Clicker/) and my TH55/E to flip through Keynote presentations, raise/lower the volume and change tracks in iTunes, control the DVD Player, or make my Powerbook sleep/wake-up and more.

[depret]

23. I converted a measurement.
''There are a lot of programs out there for converting units. I used a simple one called ConverterCE, available for free from Fann Software (http://www.fannsoftware.com). I am sure there are others with more features, but this one did the job for me."

Handheld Computing Auq 2004 page 66 gives ConversionToGo 2.0 an A+ for $12." 500 conversion factors for over 7000 possible conversions in over 50 categories". Go to www.learningtogo.com for details.

P.S. No association, just reporting what I read.

[renaissance guy]

5. I took pictures at a party.

Zire 72 with built in camera.

[Vidge]

Joel - I already posted 41 :D You have to be 42! Don't mess up the numbering scheme :p

[depret]

#24. I changed TV channels..

My T665C has an enhanced IR and Clie Remote software.

To be balanced,I wish Sony had included it with the TH55. His wife is right, it is nerdy/geeky.

P.S. Vidge, Joel is keeping the count and he can do what he wants. lol

[zackepceo]

But Vidge, I alreeady did 42 as well!

[Ezra4no1]

Oh this is easy
#38

I've use my Nx80v Light by the camera as a Flash light :cool:

I usually get home from work late. I turn on my Clie, and activate the extra Camera Light and use it to guid me through the house and upstairs into bed.... The best 300 dollar flash light I have ever bought :)

[Wytnucls]

AppShelf combined with Hi-Launcher can make your Palm screen look and act like your WindowsXP desktop.
Obviously, that setup would make any trembling MS geek's transition to the superior Palm OS, seem like a walk in the park. :)

http://www.1src.com/gallery/data/500/30745Favorites.jpg http://www.1src.com/gallery/data/500/30745HiLauncher.jpg

[RunningWoman]

6. I read my email.

A true nerd, I do have multiple email addresses, and SnapperMail Premier (http://www.snappermail.com/palm/email/) handles them all flawlessly. It even integrates with AI Pro and Documents to Go (as well as other apps) to handle attachments. I usually do it via BT and my SE T616.

Kim :p

[RunningWoman]

40. I viewed an Excel spreadsheet.

I not only viewed an Excel spreadsheet, I edited it, and emailed it. Viewing and editing were handled by Documents to Go Premiere 6 (http://www.palmgear.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=software.showsoftware&SID=609188D1-CF18-A787-A98995D68C9FCA62&PartnerREF=&prodID=2856). Email client was SnapperMail as mentioned in the previous message.

Best of all, when I got back home the next day, the edited file was automatically synced with my PC so I had the current version on my desktop.

Docs to Go and SnapperMail: two absolutely can't live without apps.

Kim

[RunningWoman]

35. I managed my bills.

Two words: Pocket Quicken. (http://www.palmgear.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=software.showsoftware&SID=609188D1-CF18-A787-A98995D68C9FCA62&PartnerREF=&prodID=15350)I am out of town several days a week, however I have Quicken on my desktop on my home PC and Pocket Quicken on my Clie. I download transactions from my bank daily when I'm home, and enter transactions into the Clie on those days when I'm away. HotSyncs keep everything balanced.

It handles European currency and multiple accounts. Pocket Quicken is another app that is really worthwhile.

Kim

[RunningWoman]

44. I journal my daily nutritional intake.

As a high-distance runner, I monitor what I eat fairly closely. I use a program called Weight-by-Date Pro. (http://www.provariant.com) I've got it on my desktop PC and a mobile version on my Clie to track such things as protein, carbs, fat, calories, etc. (It will track up to ten nutritional variables, including three customizable fields.) I've probably got almost 700 vegetarian specialties I eat entered into the 'My Foods' database, and it's great not to have to re-enter data for recurring items. It also has extensive USDA databases for more usual foods.
HotSyncs sync the data between the two devices, keeping me up to date wherever I am. Couldn't get along without it!!

Kim :rolleyes: ;)

[Wytnucls]

Kim, please leave some for the other 35,985 members of 1src! LOL :)

[RunningWoman]

Kim, please leave some for the other 35,985 members of 1src! LOL :)

LOL!! This thread was just too much fun! Fair enough--I'll stop now. Can you tell I love my Clies?!

Kim

[Joel]

Joel - I already posted 41 :D You have to be 42! Don't mess up the numbering scheme :p

NO! I want to be #41. <joke> Thanks, changed it to #43. :)

[depret]

Rules! Rules! Multiple people can post on the same 'thing', this will allow Joel to compile whatever he wants. I recommend a matrix/table comparison to summary both sides of the debate.

16 out of 40 in 2 days with 3 extra. With the rules updated I expect Vidge and RunningWoman to contribute more please ;).

[lekeno]

4. I remembered my cousin’s birthday—for a change!
I use HappyDays! (freeware) which scan the address book and create reminders in datebook.
happydays (http://www.freewarepalm.com/clock/happydays.shtml)

[Vidge]

NO! I want to be #41. <joke> Thanks, changed it to #43. :)

But RunningWoman got 43!

OK - can anybody around here count (besides yours truly, of course:D ) ?

RunningWoman - make yours 44 (next in order)

And the next new item should be 45 :D :p :p

[RunningWoman]

45. Check music performance tempos; also calculate heartrate (beats per minute) after a run.

I'm an associate conductor, and need to often take preparatory rehearsals or warm-ups. A little freeware app called TapTempo (http://www.palmgear.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=software.showsoftware&SID=609188D1-CF18-A787-A98995D68C9FCA62&PartnerREF=&prodID=28232) allows you to tap beats, and it displays the tempo or BPM. When I'm observing a rehearsal, I can "tap" the tempo, and be certain that my tempo in subsequent rehearsals matches that of the music director. It also insures that I'm working within my aerobic zone on the treadmill. Useful little app!

Kim :D

[Vidge]

4. I remembered my cousin’s birthday—for a change!

I remember all my relatives birthdays - and their ages, too :D Using Datebk5, I enter annual repeating events for birthdays and put the year behind the name. DB5 then tells me how old the person is.

[Vidge]

46. I play music.

Using Songbook, I have basically a fakebook (for non-musicians here - that's just words and chords) that I can carry with me. When I visit others that have pianos, I can just whip out my T3, set it up on the music stand and play. What's nice is that with having the words, others can look over my shoulder and sing, too.

[Vidge]

12. I dialed my phone.

I don't keep any phone numbers in my T610 phone; rather, I keep them all in my T3. Using just one hand, I dial using the QuickConnect feature built into my T3.

[RunningWoman]

39. I managed my secure information.

SplashID (http://www.palmgear.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=software.showsoftware&SID=609188D1-CF18-A787-A98995D68C9FCA62&PartnerREF=&prodID=25174) is a great app for keeping track of everything from web ids to bank PINs and credit card numbers. In the latest version, it supports icons and templates for various types of secure information. It's part of the Splash Wallet suite.

Kim

[RunningWoman]

Hi, Vidge ... I like 46!

47. I write music.

Using MiniMusic NotePad (http://www.palmgear.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=software.showsoftware&SID=609188D1-CF18-A787-A98995D68C9FCA62&PartnerREF=&prodID=3909) I can jot down ideas that come to me when I'm not near my PC with my score-writing software (Sibelius--which is great, but another thread!), or even the old standby: pencil and paper!

Kim

[RunningWoman]

[QUOTE=Vidge]12. I dialed my phone.

My phone's labelled a T616, but we do basically the same thing with different PDAs. I use Agendus for Palm OS Professional Edition (http://www.palmgear.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=software.showsoftware&SID=609188D1-CF18-A787-A98995D68C9FCA62&PartnerREF=&prodID=49803) on my TH-55/E, which integrates with the built-in Palm databases. I send emails, SMS, and dial the phone all from within Agendus. It's great! (But I'm really paranoid about backups ... anybody for whatever we're up to?!)

Kim :)

[RunningWoman]

10. I instant messaged my wife.

My best friend also uses MSN Messenger, and so I installed Verichat (http://www.palmgear.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=software.showsoftware&SID=609188D1-CF18-A787-A98995D68C9FCA62&PartnerREF=&prodID=47394) on the Clie. It's kind of fun, but I still like SMS better.

Kim :rolleyes:

[RunningWoman]

13. I checked the basketball scores.

The referees will have to decide if this one counts: I don't watch basketball, but I have been using NetFront 3.1 to keep up daily with the Tour de France when I'm where I can't get the Outdoor Life Network. Allez Lance!!

Kim :p

[RunningWoman]

23. I converted a measurement.

All month I've been converting km to miles to calculate stage distances and mph in the Tour de France using an app called Formulas for Palm OS. (http://www.palmgear.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=software.showsoftware&SID=609188D1-CF18-A787-A98995D68C9FCA62&PartnerREF=&prodID=1587)

It also calculates currency values based on the current exchange rate, date calculator, loan payments, metric conversion, tip calculator and has an area code lookup. It also includes a conduit which automatically updates currency exchange rates and area codes.

Kim

[depret]

The Rebuttal: Status

Okay, I can not count but it is hard keeping track while reading other threads. We are only at 18 out of 40. The above post (by me miscounted). We have 7 new items. If I have miscounted, please let me know and I will edit this post tonight and hand the torch to some else.

38: depret, Ezra4no1
1: Joel
11: cass_m
21: Vidge
14: Vidge
40: sharkyboy717, Running Woman
28: zackepceo
23: depret, Running Woman
5: renassanceguy
23: depret
22: Wytnucls
6: Running Woman
35: Running Woman
4: Vidge
12: Vidge, Running Woman
39: Running Woman
10: Running Woman
13: Running Woman

41: Vidge
42: zackepceo
43: Joel
44: Running Woman
45: Running Woman
46: Vidge
47: Running Woman

See link on first post for the story.

[Wytnucls]

While casually looking at the nightsky with binoculars, we observed a fuzzy ball in the vicinity of the Southern Cross. With the help of the Palm program Planetarium, we managed to identify it as Omega Centauri, the biggest star cluster in our galaxy! Over 5 million stars, which are 15,000 light years away from us. It sits in the Centaurus constellation in the southern skies. Actually the cluster can be seen without binoculars, if one knows where to look. :)

http://www.1src.com/gallery/data/500/30745Centaurus.jpg

[RunningWoman]

Well. actually nothing could pursuade me to watch American Idol. But I did watch Queer Eye for the Straight Guy and an episode of The West Wing, recorded on the Sony Video Recorder PEGA-VR100.

Kim :p

[RunningWoman]

Time to get serious here, folks. This one's easy. NetFront 3.1 plus wireless connectivity in the form of WiFi or BT and a bookmark to your favorite local theater in Moviefone.com. Instant theater listings!

Kim

[RunningWoman]

I wish I were still in school, but I do frequently Google in meetings ... and it's here that having a choice of BT or WiFi is great. I always have my T616 with me, so if I'm not within range of a wireless network, I use the phone as a modem and connect via BT. There have even been times when our network is down that I'm the only one who's still emailing and getting work done--all from my CLIE. Who needs a laptop?!

Kim

[RunningWoman]

Do the cats count? Animal companions are family, too! I use Acid Image Pro (http://www.red-mercury.com/aipro.html) to manage my graphics. You can view JPEG, GIF, BMP and TIFF images, and quickly zoom images to any size up to 1600% in real time. It's perfect for viewing images directly from a digital camera, and also views fax documents (including multi-page documents), and integrates beautifully with SnapperMail.

Kim

[cass_m]

48) Took a movie of the big snowfall we had last winter and emailed it to my Dad. It had commentary so it could also fit with 32.

[cass_m]

I use Mobipocket to read books from the Baen Free Library and Webscriptions and Palmreader (ereader) for most others. Both can rotate from landscape to portrait so it is easier to use the jog dial:)

[Vidge]

29. I took class notes.

Well, not actually in class but in a meeting. I use my T3 and my PPK as a laptop replacement. When I need freehand drawings, I use the Notes application on my T3.

[Vidge]

32. I recorded an interview.

Again, not an interview but meetings.

[Vidge]

33. I looked up a guitar chord.

SongBook (mentioned above) has a guitar chord library built in. So when I'm goofing off with the guitar and don't remember the fingerings, I can use it to look them up.

[Vidge]

40. I viewed an Excel spreadsheet.

Hmm, how many times did I do that today?

[Vidge]

Updated list (hope you don't mind - I needed to see them in order):


1: Joel
2: Running Woman
4: Vidge
5: renassanceguy
6: Running Woman
7: Running Woman (listed as #3 but actually was #7)
10: Running Woman
11: cass_m
12: Vidge, Running Woman
13: Running Woman
14: Vidge
16: cass_m
21: Vidge
22: Wytnucls
28: zackepceo
23: depret, Running Woman
25: Running Woman
26: Running Woman
29: Vidge
32: Vidge
33: Vidge
35: Running Woman
37: Wytnucls
38: depret, Ezra4no1
39: Running Woman
40: sharkyboy717, Running Woman, Vidge

41: Vidge
42: zackepceo
43: Joel
44: Running Woman
45: Running Woman
46: Vidge
47: Running Woman
48: cass_m

Keep it up, folks :p

[RunningWoman]

I use a very nice HiRes 320 x 480 program called Stock Analyser (http://www.palmgear.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=software.showsoftware&SID=609188D1-CF18-A787-A98995D68C9FCA62&PartnerREF=&prodID=55609).

Stock Analyser is a stock portfolio manager software with Internet price update, High Resolution Charting, Wireless LAN support.Internet historical stock prices update. It features a configurable stock symbol download option, and free historical stock quote download from Yahoo Finance. Stock portfolio charting and stock charting are highly configurable, including full range historical stock price scrollable; 10, 20, 50 days moving average, and volume analysis.

So ... even when your investments tank, you still get to look at a pretty interface. ;) :rolleyes:

Kim

[RunningWoman]

The local newspaper, the New York Times, the BBC News ... not to mention SlashDot and several magazines. Hand RSS (http://www.palmgear.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=software.showsoftware&SID=609188D1-CF18-A787-A98995D68C9FCA62&PartnerREF=&prodID=52023) allows you to download RSS news feeds, either via a HotSync or using a wireless connection on your Clie, and then read them later.

Essentially a "handheld headlines" service, Hand/RSS is a great way to obtain a large number of articles, then read those of interest based on the headline and first paragraph of text. The interface for adding or changing feed subscriptions is very simple to use, allowing customization on a daily basis as interests change. It's the best newsstand on the planet!

Kim

[RunningWoman]

I also have accessed Mapquest (http://www.mapquest.com/pda) to download turn-by-turn instructions to my CLIE.

To supplement that program, I use an app called I-WayInfo 2004 (http://www.palmgear.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=software.showsoftware&SID=609188D1-CF18-A787-A98995D68C9FCA62&PartnerREF=&prodID=12375). It features complete Interstate exit information, including Gas, Food, Lodging, Medical Services, Retail Stores, and More at Every U.S. Interstate Exit in the Contiguous 48 States.

I maintain trip records with a program called Gulliver. (http://www.palmgear.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=software.showsoftware&SID=609188D1-CF18-A787-A98995D68C9FCA62&PartnerREF=&prodID=42901) With Gulliver you can keep your travel plan details in one convenient place, including:

- Track airline, hotel and rental car reservations
- Store confirmation numbers and ticket prices
- Beam itineraries to other Palm owners
- Posts flights to the Date Book
- Travel vendor database with phone numbers
- Access frequent travel IDs and phone numbers
- Store hotel reservation information by city

The Award IDs feature of Gulliver saves all your frequent flier and award IDs for each airline, hotel and car rental company. There are other more sophisticated travel programs available, but I've used this one for many years and find it quite useful.

Kim :)

[depret]

Feel free, batton/torch handed off. Just don't let it hit the ground;).

3,8,9,17,18,19,24,27,30,31,34,36 are left l think but we will wait for the official remainder from Vidge.

29. I took notes at a business seminar

For two days, I used my TH55 PDA and KB100 keyboard as my laptop. I left the chargers at the hotel because I knew the battery would hold up. At the end of the day, BatteryGraph showed me that I typed 4.5 hours (on time) over a 9.5 hour conference day. The battery charge was on down to only 74%. Amazing.

[zwergnase]

Silly me, I use mine for ... computing

[JohnKes]

I entered data into Lunar ( http://www.freewarepalm.com/clock/lunarfemalecycle.shtml ) so that I can tell when my wife's "hot" days will be. We are parents of 2 active kids, and we have to plan these things out ...

[RunningWoman]

I am a volunteer examiner licensed to administer amateur radio license exams. I have the entire Volunteer Examiner's Handbook and FCC regulations related to amateur radio operations stored on my Clie for reference during test sessions. I access the documents either with the built-in PicselViewer or Documents to Go 6.

Having wireless connectivity is an added bonus, as I can also go online and check expired callsigns and reference the FCC database.

Kim

[RunningWoman]

Natara Software's DayNotez (http://www.natara.com/DayNotez/index.cfm) is a Palm OS journal application with all the features you need to organize your record of events and thoughts on a daily basis. It syncs with your PC and is another on my list of "indispensable" apps.

Kim :)

[SamuraiCatJB]

Time to get serious here, folks. This one's easy. NetFront 3.1 plus wireless connectivity in the form of WiFi or BT and a bookmark to your favorite local theater in Moviefone.com. Instant theater listings!

Kim

Actually, I do that via plucker usually.... I download the theatre listings and movie links to my handheld every morning. Along with the morning paper (20). I convert measurements every day (air craft speeds) (23). I have been known to use it as a flash-light at night (38)... *blush* everyone uses excel right? (40) keep track of my library (books, DVDs, CDs) (31). manage my bills (35)

now for the oddities....
keep track of my fuel economy (Fuellog)
Take pictures (TH55 camera)
Schedule my vacation (actually looked up, browsed the campgrounds, and booked a space) Toured national parks via browser decididing on where to go too.
I wrote poetry in word
I reviewed my technical papers from previous conferences in PDF
Kept track of bugs in my software (hey, I am human)
played solitair
read a comic book (samurai cat)

[Wytnucls]

Using my NX-80 1.3 megapicsel built-in camera, I took a picture of a vintage Alfa Romeo, parked in front of our hotel in downtown Milan.

[sigelang]

to pick my nose and clean my ear.

[Vidge]

For the newcomers to this thread, the deal is read the article "40 Things To Do With A Pocket PC In A Week" at http://www.pocketpcmag.com/_archives/Sep04/40things.asp

From the original instructions on page 1:
Okay members the challenge is this: Pick a "Thing" on the list in the story and post how you do it on your device.

Rules Rules, please respond to one "Thing" at a time because my attention span is very short. If a thread has covered it, then just comment and provide the link.

Note that we are still missing 3, 8, 9, 17, 19, 24, 27, 30, 31, 34, 36

SamCat - please reenter your items separately so we can get the count straight. Wytnucls, your item is counted as #5 on the list below. sigelang, I have included yours but ... :(


Updated list:

1: Joel
2: Running Woman
4: Vidge
5: renassanceguy, Wytnucls
6: Running Woman
7: Running Woman (listed as #3 but actually was #7)
10: Running Woman
11: cass_m
12: Vidge, Running Woman
13: Running Woman
14: Vidge
15: Running Woman
16: cass_m
18: Running Woman
20: Running Woman
21: Vidge
22: Wytnucls
23: depret, Running Woman
25: Running Woman
26: Running Woman
28: zackepceo
29: Vidge, depret
32: Vidge
33: Vidge
35: Running Woman
37: Wytnucls
38: depret, Ezra4no1
39: Running Woman
40: sharkyboy717, Running Woman, Vidge

Not on the 40 things list (including the software used where specified):

41: Vidge:"I managed my accounting practice." SmartList to go
42: zackepceo: "I posted at 1src"
43: Joel: "I remote-controlled my Powerbook via Bluetooth" Salling Clicker
44: Running Woman: "I journal my daily nutritional intake" Weight-By-Date Pro
45: Running Woman: "Check music performance tempos; also calculate heartrate (beats per minute) after a run." TapTempo
46: Vidge: "I play music." SongBook
47: Running Woman: "I write music." MiniMusic Notepad
48: cass_m: "Took a movie of the big snowfall we had last winter and emailed it to my Dad."
49: Running Woman: "I checked my investment portfolio." Stock Analyser
50: JohnKes: "I entered data into Lunar." Lunar
51: Running Woman: "I journal." Day Notez
52: sigelang: "I use the TH collapsible stylus"

So since Wytnucls got moved to #5, the number is off by one. Next new item should be 53

edit - I screwed up and missread the article :o :o So sorry Wytnucls :( (Why oh why did I think #5 was taking pictures??) Anyway, so as not to start the numbering all over, when I do the list tomorrow, I'll put it in with SamCat's 54 below.

[SamuraiCatJB]

the morning paper (20)

[SamuraiCatJB]

convert measurements every day (air craft speeds) (23).

[SamuraiCatJB]

I have been known to use it as a flash-light at night (38)

[SamuraiCatJB]

everyone uses excel right? (40)

[SamuraiCatJB]

keep track of my library (books, DVDs, CDs) (31).

[SamuraiCatJB]

manage my bills (35)

[SamuraiCatJB]

keep track of (and graph) my fuel economy (Fuellog) 53 (new)

[SamuraiCatJB]

Take pictures (TH55 camera) (54 new)

[SamuraiCatJB]

Schedule my vacation (actually looked up, browsed the campgrounds, and booked a space) Toured national parks via browser decididing on where to go too. (55 new)

[SamuraiCatJB]

I wrote poetry in word (56 new? or does that fall in with music/creative type stuff?)

[SamuraiCatJB]

Kept track of bugs in my software (hey, I am human) (57? or is that the working man's equivalent of class syllabus?)

[zackepceo]

57. I viewed a flash clip I made

[SamuraiCatJB]

played solitair (59?)

[SamuraiCatJB]

read a comic book (samurai cat) (60?)

[SamuraiCatJB]

okay, I scheduled a show to record (3), but through the web interface of ReplayPC, not the one he used. :)

[zackepceo]

I went back in time to surf the pre-100% SPAM & Adware internet1.

[zackepceo]

(because here in 2305, we are alrweady on Internet 14. the last 13 got overloaded with crap)

[Vidge]

Thanks, SC!

[SamuraiCatJB]

got info on a new book I am considering buying OpenGL Superbible 3rd edition announced today... but I only used the web, not his little program. does that count as 19? judge ruling?

[SamuraiCatJB]

I took meeting notes today during a phone meeting... does that count as class notes? (working man's equivalent again) or is that a new one? (29? new?)

[SamuraiCatJB]

Is there a "watch video" yet? (new?) any time I feel down I watch "weapon of choice" I should download the flash version.... hmmmm..... today was a bad day.... had to watch weapon of choice twice, then move to the PC to watch other videos... haven't figured out how to stream to my PDA yet.

[SamuraiCatJB]

Thanks, SC!
no prob. and now I haue posted to 1src from my TH55 also. :)

[depret]

30. It's a Bird, It's a Plane, It's ...

Look at the TH55, it looks like the Stak Trek Communicator. No software required but thanks I will check the link out.

P.S.“Relic PDA Device” indeed!

"ScaryBear Software (http://www.scarybearsoftware.com) offers a variety of applications, including Tricorder, which adds a “Tricorder” display to your Pocket PC, just like the Tricorder Mr. Spock used to carry! My favorite thing about it is the “SCAN 1” button. Press it and a Palm OS device is displayed, with the caption “Relic PDA Device.” This little novelty program has brought me much joy."

[depret]

Please help Vidge keep it all straiqht by referring to the original list or his summary of 41+. I have add #30 title since it did not exist but I would yield to Mr Lohsl on the true title.

The Rebuttal: 40 Things To Do With A Palm Device

"40 Things To Do With A Pocket PC In A Week
Saturday, July 10, 2004 @ 7:25 PM
posted by Mike Lohsl

http://www.pocketpcmag.co...04/40things.asp

1. I looked up words in a dictionary.
2. I watched American Idol.
3. I “remote recorded” a TV show.
4. I remembered my cousin’s birthday—for a change!
5. I played a game.
6. I read my e-mail.
7. I checked my local theater listings.
8. I read the Bible.
9. I read my daily devotion.
10. I instant messaged my wife.
11. I made a grocery list.
12. I dialed my phone.
13. I checked the basketball scores.
14. I listened to music.
15. I planned a trip route
16. I read a novel.
17. I checked my class syllabus.
18. I checked some legal papers.
19. I got info on a book I was considered buying.
20. I read the local newspaper.
21. I calculated a mortgage rate.
22. I impressed a guy with my eXPerience.
23. I converted a measurement.
24. I changed TV channels.
25. I showed some pictures of my family.
26. I googled in class.
27. I listened to an audio book.
28. I looked up a phone number.
29. I took class notes.
30. It's a Bird, It's a Plane, It's ... (not in originarticle)
31. I managed my library.
32. I recorded an interview.
33. I looked up a guitar chord.
34. I tuned a guitar.
35. I managed my bills.
36. I played Nintendo.
37. I went star gazing with my son.
38. I used it as a flashlight.
39. I managed my secure information.
40. I viewed an Excel spreadsheet.

[depret]

Vidge, add SamCat to 19, 29,and 2 (right?). BTW, great job. How's the torch feel?

[depret]

Hey All,

Mike Lohsl, the author of the article, is leaving the magazine.

http://www.pdabuzz.com/desktopmodules/forum/?f=36&m=2795

I do not know him but if anyone does please let him know that I for one have enjoyed the fun his article has generated here at 1src.

Let's finish the list today, if possible, so Joel can possibly get something out as soon as possible. Just a thought.

[SamuraiCatJB]

Vidge, add SamCat to 19, 29,and 2 (right?). BTW, great job. How's the torch feel?


actually, 3 not 2... unless you count my music video watching as 2, I never watch american idol. depends on how close you want to take it. :)

[depret]

IMO, watching a music video is #2. If you “remote recorded” a TV music video then you also get credit for #3. If you stream it from your PC to PDA realtime then take a new number.

[SamuraiCatJB]

IMO, watching a music video is #2. If you “remote recorded” a TV music video then you also get credit for #3. If you stream it from your PC to PDA realtime then take a new number.

cool, I did both... though if I could figure out how to stream the video to my palm I would. Replay PC (my connection to my DV recorder) is capable of streaming video, but I don't know how to receive it. :)

[Vidge]

Sorry for being away the last couple of days. I've been under at work. I'll get the list updated.

[Vidge]

Updated list:

1: Joel
2: Running Woman, SamuraiCatJB
3: SamuraiCatJB
4: Vidge
5: renassanceguy
6: Running Woman
7: Running Woman (listed as #3 but actually was #7)
10: Running Woman
11: cass_m
12: Vidge, Running Woman
13: Running Woman
14: Vidge
15: Running Woman
16: cass_m
18: Running Woman
19: SamuraiCatJB
20: Running Woman, SamuraiCatJB
21: Vidge
22: Wytnucls
23: depret, Running Woman, SamuraiCatJB
25: Running Woman
26: Running Woman
28: zackepceo
29: Vidge, depret, SamuraiCatJB
30: depret
31: SamuraiCatJB
32: Vidge
33: Vidge
35: Running Woman, SamuraiCatJB
37: Wytnucls
38: depret, Ezra4no1, SamuraiCatJB
39: Running Woman
40: sharkyboy717, Running Woman, Vidge, SamuraiCatJB

Not on the 40 things list (including the software used where specified):

41: Vidge:"I managed my accounting practice." SmartList to go
42: zackepceo: "I posted at 1src"
43: Joel: "I remote-controlled my Powerbook via Bluetooth" Salling Clicker
44: Running Woman: "I journal my daily nutritional intake" Weight-By-Date Pro
45: Running Woman: "Check music performance tempos; also calculate heartrate (beats per minute) after a run." TapTempo
46: Vidge: "I play music." SongBook
47: Running Woman: "I write music." MiniMusic Notepad
48: cass_m: "Took a movie of the big snowfall we had last winter and emailed it to my Dad."
49: Running Woman: "I checked my investment portfolio." Stock Analyser
50: JohnKes: "I entered data into Lunar." Lunar
51: Running Woman: "I journal." Day Notez
52: sigelang: "I use the TH collapsible stylus"
53: SamuraiCatJB: "keep track of (and graph) my fuel economy" Fuellog
54: Wytnucls, SamuraiCatJB: "Take pictures"
55: SamuraiCatJB: "Schedule my vacation"
56: SamuraiCatJB: "I wrote poetry in word"
57: SamuraiCatJB: "Kept track of bugs in my software"
58: zackepceo: "I viewed a flash clip I made"
59: SamuraiCatJB: "Played solitaire"
60: SamuraiCatJB: "read a comic book (samurai cat)"

OK - let me know if you see any errors.

[Vidge]

Oh and depret - thanks for starting a fun thread :D

And I'm a she not a he.

[depret]

Oops. Sorry about that. 8 9 17 24 27 34 36 are left.

[SamuraiCatJB]

Vidge is a she, but the most she has shown us is a hand.... :D

[Vidge]

Yes - and what a lovely hand that was, right? :D

BTW - it did include the wrist ;)

[Vidge]

8 9 17 24 27 34 36 are left.

8. I read the Bible.
9. I read my daily devotion.
24. I changed TV channels.
27. I listened to an audio book.
34. I tuned a guitar.
36. I played Nintendo.

Come on, folks. I know there are some bible readers out there (8 & 9). Same with the audio books. There is a guitar tuner program available, I just don't use it. And I've never played Nintendo in real life, much less than on a Palm.

[SamuraiCatJB]

and what a lovely wrist it was! :)

I learn fast....

[depret]

#8. I read the bible

Back on my T665C I wanted to have the bible and downloaded KJV old and new as a reference (google and the internet are great). eReader was perfect but I did not want to pay for the Pro upgrade to support 320x480 because I did not do that much eBook reading. Doc2Go 6.0 came to the rescue because it would read the bible chapters I downloaded.

I have the KJV old by chapter. I also have the old and new in 5 big files for searchability.

I was hoping other members would take this one but I am a poor substitute.

P.S. Vidge, did I miss a picture somewhere? I typically use only the mobile site for 1src so maybe I missed a signature or thread. You are welcome by the way. In the past, I have started some that died on the vine and I have always been a bit reluctant to start any threads lately.

P.S.S.
I covered #24 in post #17.
#24. I changed the TV channel

[Joel]

#8 I read the Bible (2)

MyBible is now a permanent fixture in my ever growing ebook collection. It is highly recommended. Casual readers will enjoy the ease of locating and reading passages. More serious users will find the notes and footnotes feature useful and convenient. Visit http://www.laridian.com to find out more about this fantastic application.

[Joel]

#24 I changed TV channels
Using the built-in Clie Remote Commander, I can channel surf with my Clie NX70V. I can also control those TVs on display in any electronics store. ;) But Clie Remote Commander can also control the VCR, DVD, and AV-AMP equipment.

[Joel]

#27 I listened to an audiobook
Audible.com features Clie/Palm support. They have probably the widest selection of audiobooks.

[Joel]

#36 I played Nintendo

NesEm (http://www.kalemsoft.com/nesem.html) is a Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) Emulator for Palm OS 5.x Platform. With NesEm, you can play your favorite NES games on your PDA anywhere, anytime!

[Joel]

#9 I read my daily devotion

Devotions (http://www.palmgear.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=software.showsoftware&SID=F168D446-7E95-2C2B-75EE6CF4653957DE&PartnerREF=&prodID=43997) is a devotional reader integrated with MyBible by Laridian Software. Each devotion has a daily reading excerpt with an associated Bible reference verse. Just click on the verse, and Devotions will automatically look up the reference and display the verses. Devotions gives you instant access to 15 different devotional texts of your choice.

[depret]

#34. I tuned a guitar?

Vidge or anyone, have you tuned any instrument with software on your PDA?

Let's finish this off and get your other uses in before this thread is closed.

THx.

[depret]

#61. Use HanDBase

Nothing is better than HanDBase to create complex databases for tracking hardware and software. Lots of examples to start with are out there. There are freeware simple database tools out there also.

[depret]

#34. I tuned a guitar?
No musical bones here but try the following. Downloaded it with NetFront, installed with ClieFile and played some notes. If I needed to tune my instrument I think I would be set.

"ScaleTune is a versatile musical scale, chord, interval, melody & note trainer/player, a tuner, a metronome, and a timer/stopwatch with lap functionality. Absolutely unique, absolutely a must! And a bargain.

English and Finnish versions included!"

http://www.palmspot.com/software/detail/ps8208a_98262.html

http://www.palmspot.com/software/Music/Music/

Until Vidge submits a final list or Joel posts the news item, keep them coming.

[Vidge]

Let me look on the guitar thing. I downloaded something a long time ago that was a beta of a guitar tuner. I just have to find it. And depret - the picture was an old one from last summer when I went to Aruba. You didn't miss anything.

[Vidge]

34: I tuned a guitar!

Using PhonTuner (OS5) professional vocal & guitar tuner available at PalmGear, I tuned a guitar. This is actually a pretty nice piece of software. In addition to tuning a guitar, it makes a capella (sp?) singing easy since it can tell you what note you are singing.

[depret]

Start 07/17/2004 9:04 am
Stop 07/24/2004 9:01 am

Therefore #61 should not count.

To be fair we should only give ourselves 1 week for a Rebuttal but I do want to see what you come up with for us.

P.S. Yes I did, there must have been Blue Water in the picture! Never been to a tropical island.

[depret]

Didn't see your post so what ever you post is official. Gotta go!

[Vidge]

Updated list:

1: Joel
2: Running Woman, SamuraiCatJB
3: SamuraiCatJB
4: Vidge
5: renassanceguy
6: Running Woman
7: Running Woman (listed as #3 but actually was #7)
8: depret, Joel
9: Joel
10: Running Woman
11: cass_m
12: Vidge, Running Woman
13: Running Woman
14: Vidge
15: Running Woman
16: cass_m
18: Running Woman
19: SamuraiCatJB
20: Running Woman, SamuraiCatJB
21: Vidge
22: Wytnucls
23: depret, Running Woman, SamuraiCatJB
24: depret, Joel
25: Running Woman
26: Running Woman
28: zackepceo
27: Joel
29: Vidge, depret, SamuraiCatJB
30: depret
31: SamuraiCatJB
32: Vidge
33: Vidge
34: Vidge
35: Running Woman, SamuraiCatJB
36: Joel
37: Wytnucls
38: depret, Ezra4no1, SamuraiCatJB
39: Running Woman
40: sharkyboy717, Running Woman, Vidge, SamuraiCatJB

Not on the 40 things list (including the software used where specified):

41: Vidge:"I managed my accounting practice." SmartList to go
42: zackepceo: "I posted at 1src"
43: Joel: "I remote-controlled my Powerbook via Bluetooth" Salling Clicker
44: Running Woman: "I journal my daily nutritional intake" Weight-By-Date Pro
45: Running Woman: "Check music performance tempos; also calculate heartrate (beats per minute) after a run." TapTempo
46: Vidge: "I play music." SongBook
47: Running Woman: "I write music." MiniMusic Notepad
48: cass_m: "Took a movie of the big snowfall we had last winter and emailed it to my Dad."
49: Running Woman: "I checked my investment portfolio." Stock Analyser
50: JohnKes: "I entered data into Lunar." Lunar
51: Running Woman: "I journal." Day Notez
52: sigelang: "I use the TH collapsible stylus"
53: SamuraiCatJB: "keep track of (and graph) my fuel economy" Fuellog
54: Wytnucls, SamuraiCatJB: "Take pictures"
55: SamuraiCatJB: "Schedule my vacation"
56: SamuraiCatJB: "I wrote poetry in word"
57: SamuraiCatJB: "Kept track of bugs in my software"
58: zackepceo: "I viewed a flash clip I made"
59: SamuraiCatJB: "Played solitaire"
60: SamuraiCatJB: "read a comic book (samurai cat)"

OK - let me know if you see any errors.

[Vidge]

OK - I edited it to remove #61 (I think it's a dup of 41 anyway). And all this time, I never knew that the SongBook program I mentioned way back has a guitar tuner in it. My other half, who uses it way more than I do, just pointed it out to me. (I don't play the guitar much)

[tkyn]

use my nx 80 to track gang members in max security prison take nesscary photos track the activites of those members and use different memory sticks for each type of gang, its simple totaly portable and of course totally funded by me so a lap top is out of the question mobile data base helps keep it all sorted out for me

[depret]

Which database do you use? Canned or custom database?

[mike p]

#:xx

use my ir temp guage (not on clie) to measure temp of engine an right down outside temp an engine temp for my rc log on my clie

[tkyn]

I use handmark mobiledb (ver 2.1) got it at ww.handmark.com it lets you set up colums and make it a custom set up, handy for small notes, addresses, contact times ect. ect. The photos I use stock clie album and scroll thru the album to get to the correct photos when ID seems to be in question or my memory fails me

[ClieDad]

I track mileage, avg speed, and time my daily bike rides with HanDBase.

61?

[Alejandrico]

45. Check music performance tempos; also calculate heartrate (beats per minute) after a run.

I'm an associate conductor, and need to often take preparatory rehearsals or warm-ups. A little freeware app called TapTempo (http://www.palmgear.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=software.showsoftware&SID=609188D1-CF18-A787-A98995D68C9FCA62&PartnerREF=&prodID=28232) allows you to tap beats, and it displays the tempo or BPM. When I'm observing a rehearsal, I can "tap" the tempo, and be certain that my tempo in subsequent rehearsals matches that of the music director. It also insures that I'm working within my aerobic zone on the treadmill. Useful little app!

Kim :D

Does this work on real time?
Can you check you heart rate in the PDA while running?

[Alejandrico]

I check the wheater forcast (wheater channel)

[Alejandrico]

I check movies schedules at the movies threaters (cinepolis.com)

[Alejandrico]

I use to replace the printed information in tradeshows
Shedules, maps, informations
Instead of grabbing one of those 20+ pages booklets I download the PDA version

It was at Semicon

[Alejandrico]

I use my Memory stick as a removable media disk to transfer information between computers

[Alejandrico]

I use my clie to transfer Pictures from my computer to my phone via IR
That is a picture in my computer (which doesn't have IR nor bluetooh) is tranfered to my Clie Memory stick and from it to the phone using the IR