I use my Newton (2100) primarily for Names, Dates, and expense reports. I
synchronize my Newton with my PowerBook and Desktop computers. I use
Now-Up-To-Date/Now Contact (version 3.92) and Now Synchronize. I tried
Now-Up-To-Date/Now Contact 4.0, but uninstalled it because it will not work
with Now Synchronize.
I have a Handspring (Palm OS), but gave it to my wife because it doesn't do
handwriting recognition - and I'm not a 'tapper'.
Thanx,
Don
> From: "Drew Loker" <lokerd_at_hotmail.com>
> Reply-To: newtontalk_at_newtontalk.net
> Date: Sun, 05 Aug 2001 09:53:34 -0500
> To: newtontalk_at_newtontalk.net
> Subject: [NTLK] Using a Palm IN ADDITION to a Newton????? Syncing the two?
> Sell my Newt?
>
>
> Hey Team!
>
> As I explained in another note, I am trying to make a final decision about
> the fate of my Newt as a part in my life. Really, it is more machine than I
> need to carry around in my arm, and I really want to carry something in my
> pocket, especially since I already have one of the smallest laptops every
> made (Sony 505f) that goes EVERYWHRE with me except into resturants,
> groceries, theaters, etc.
>
> I just helped one of my top leaders in my office get a Palm Vx. I would
> really like to be compatible with him. I have been thinking about the
> BackTalk software. But it seems for the price, I could almost just get a
> Palm. But then the question becomes: Why Keep the Newton?
>
> A few weeks ago, I asked a question about Palm vs. Newton. Several of you
> responded with the fact that you use both. I even have a friend who I sold a
> Newton to, now keeps his Newton by his bed for journal writing, and he uses
> his Palm to manage his day. I will sell my Newton before just reserving it
> to the bed side. IN fact, one of the reason I am justifying the Newton is
> because I have so much, and it can do so much. But then I have my Sony 505f
> that is not much bigger than the Newton, and just as capable AND it goes
> alomst every with me.
>
> But my question now, as I have been spending a lot of time the past two
> weeks considering getting a Palm IN ADDITION to my Newton. For $100 I can
> basically get a Palm V and it will do what I need. But how on earth am I to
> maintain to address books? Do you all use the Newton for Scheduling or Names
> at all anymore? Or does it just become a small computer, and you use the
> Palm ofr names and calendar? It seems like if the Newton is not needed for
> Names and Dates, for the most part, I cna jsut use my laptop.
>
> The only justification I can find to keep my Newton is that I love to take
> it to church as it has 3 translations of the bible. In fact, I from time to
> time, use it for other times when I read things like that, that the laptop
> is just not there. I realize there are plenty of things like that for the
> Palm, but now we are talking about more and more duplicating what I have the
> Newton for, buying more software, and now the Palm V is not enough, etc.
>
> Sorry to bring this back up, but this indecision is costing me time and
> money, and patience on my wifes part. I have been thinking that aquiring
> this Mac 6100 (even Dos compatible) that I might be able to help restore the
> functionality of my Newton to some degree. But I have got to figure out what
> to do, and quick. I feel bad also that I have psent 100's of hours trying to
> figure out syncing with the Newt, and 1,000s of hours making my Newton work
> like it does, and I don't even feel like I take full advatage of it in my
> daily life like I should. But how much more time and I to spend to be
> efficient? But what is worse, is how much time am I going to spend to learn
> a new platform, espcially if I am trying to figure out how to intrigate both
> into my life.
>
> The purpose of this note, is for anybody with any insight, please share. I
> am really trying to productive and efficent. IN fact, because I frequently
> spend so much time with stuff that doesn't make any money in my business, I
> am considering selling my Newton just because I need the money. But, the
> real question is for those that are using both. What roll does the Palm
> play, versus the Newt?
>
> Thanks a bunch!!!
>
> Drew
>
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