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srvctec · 04-07-09, 10:04 PM

Excellent question Julie!

I believe I'm much more productive with my PDA than without. I originally got it for work to have access to all the service manuals in pdf format for the dozens of models of equipment I work on daily. It has saved me lots of time not having to go back to the office and grab a printed manual and lug it around with me, plus I can search for a key word instead of thumbing through, in some cases, thousands of pages.

Once I actually had my PDA in my hands and realized all it could do, I transitioned rather rapidly to using it for personal use as well. I use HandyShopper for all my list needs and don't think I could do without that now. I also use it for keeping all my tasks and appointments at hand. I don't use it for email, except for getting on line and checking my email that way.

I also use SpreadCE for all my spreadsheet work and don't know how I would live without that either. I use spreadsheets for organizing all kinds of information for work and personal use. It's so handy to just grab my PDA and enter in the data I need to at that moment and then later sync it to my PC.

I've decided to keep my PDA, even though I will soon be the proud owner of an Eee PC 1000HE (blue) that is supposed to arrive on Thursday 4/9. Since my PDA can be much more easily carried at all times, I will still use it for organizing my life. I will then use the 1000HE for storing and viewing service manuals for work as well as a much easier way to get on line to check email, not to mention the 6-8 hour battery life.

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srvctec Aximsite Major League Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Central Kansas, USA Posts: 451 Device: Samsung Hue SCH-R500 Carrier: Alltel Thanked 14 Times in 13 Posts Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	Excellent question Julie! I believe I'm much more productive with my PDA than without. I originally got it for work to have access to all the service manuals in pdf format for the dozens of models of equipment I work on daily. It has saved me lots of time not having to go back to the office and grab a printed manual and lug it around with me, plus I can search for a key word instead of thumbing through, in some cases, thousands of pages. Once I actually had my PDA in my hands and realized all it could do, I transitioned rather rapidly to using it for personal use as well. I use HandyShopper for all my list needs and don't think I could do without that now. I also use it for keeping all my tasks and appointments at hand. I don't use it for email, except for getting on line and checking my email that way. I also use SpreadCE for all my spreadsheet work and don't know how I would live without that either. I use spreadsheets for organizing all kinds of information for work and personal use. It's so handy to just grab my PDA and enter in the data I need to at that moment and then later sync it to my PC. I've decided to keep my PDA, even though I will soon be the proud owner of an Eee PC 1000HE (blue) that is supposed to arrive on Thursday 4/9. Since my PDA can be much more easily carried at all times, I will still use it for organizing my life. I will then use the 1000HE for storing and viewing service manuals for work as well as a much easier way to get on line to check email, not to mention the 6-8 hour battery life. __________________ Kurt B To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.