+Co-Stars Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 I'm a newbie to all of this paperless stuff, Palm and Pocket (don't even know what they are), and what software works on what. 1) What is the difference between a Palm Pilot and a Pocket PC and what advantages/disadvantages does one have over the other? 2) What caching software works best only on a Palm Pilot, what works best only on a Pocket PC, and what works just as effectively on both? 3) Will cachemate work on a Pocket PC or just on a Palm Pilot? 4) Will BeelineGPS work on a Palm Pilot or just on a Pocket PC? Quote Link to comment
+Jhwk Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 Here is an option PPC vs. Palm - I ain't goin there Cachemate has a Palm and a PPC version others will follow... Quote Link to comment
+sbell111 Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 An inexpensive Palm is much cheaper than an inexpensive PPC. This will be important if you ever dunk it or drop it. Quote Link to comment
+Pegasi Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 An inexpensive Palm is much cheaper than an inexpensive PPC. This will be important if you ever dunk it or drop it. As sbell stated - you can get a perfectly usable (for caching) Palm III or V series on ebay for under $20.00. If you need a PDA then the choice is yours, each has its own benefits. I have no problem handing my daughter the Palm Vx as she crosses a stream but I wouldn't do the same with my Tungsten E2. Quote Link to comment
stlsportster Posted October 27, 2006 Share Posted October 27, 2006 Of course the ultimate paperless caching is to get the Palm Treo (like I do) or a Windows CE phone that has wireless internet service. You can search GC.com and get the pages live as long as there is a cell signal, or you can save the page to view while off-line.... Best of all, no need for a premium membership for that ! Quote Link to comment
stlsportster Posted October 27, 2006 Share Posted October 27, 2006 Of course the ultimate paperless caching is to get the Palm Treo (like I do) or a Windows CE phone that has wireless internet service. You can search GC.com and get the pages live as long as there is a cell signal, or you can save the page to view while off-line.... Best of all, no need for a premium membership for that ! The only risk is to get out to your cache site, try to get the page up and get the dreaded 'Server Too Busy' message.... Quote Link to comment
+sbell111 Posted October 27, 2006 Share Posted October 27, 2006 Of course the ultimate paperless caching is to get the Palm Treo (like I do) or a Windows CE phone that has wireless internet service. You can search GC.com and get the pages live as long as there is a cell signal, or you can save the page to view while off-line.... Best of all, no need for a premium membership for that ! Of course, with the extra charges you'll incur for service, I can buy PMs for myself, my family, and everyone who posted in this thread. Ummmm, this post should not be construed as an offer. Quote Link to comment
stlsportster Posted October 27, 2006 Share Posted October 27, 2006 Of course, with the extra charges you'll incur for service, I can buy PMs for myself, my family, and everyone who posted in this thread. Ummmm, this post should not be construed as an offer. That is the beauty of an unlimited data plan Quote Link to comment
+sbell111 Posted October 27, 2006 Share Posted October 27, 2006 Of course, with the extra charges you'll incur for service, I can buy PMs for myself, my family, and everyone who posted in this thread. Ummmm, this post should not be construed as an offer. That is the beauty of an unlimited data plan That's what I was referring to. Quote Link to comment
stlsportster Posted October 27, 2006 Share Posted October 27, 2006 Of course, with the extra charges you'll incur for service, I can buy PMs for myself, my family, and everyone who posted in this thread. Ummmm, this post should not be construed as an offer. That is the beauty of an unlimited data plan That's what I was referring to. which comes FREE with my monthly phone plan... Quote Link to comment
+Blue Bomb Posted October 27, 2006 Share Posted October 27, 2006 I used to use a Palm III and cachemate. Black and white screen is more readable in sunlight than color. Uses standard AAA batteries instead of custom non replacable rechargables that go bad, and it was cheap. $8 on Ebay for the Palm III, another $8 I believe for cachemate. A few weeks ago I fell and slipped with it in my back pocket. Busted the touch screen, but no big deal, as it only cost me $8. It's been replaced with a Palm III xe, also off Ebay. Same as the old one, but a newer version of the OS, and 4 times the memory. I downloaded a bunch of games for it and it still has room for a few 1000 cache listings. My brother on the other hand has a PPC running Linux, mainly used as an expensive MP3 player. But whenever we get out of the car to look for a cache, he locks it in the glove box. Too expensive to chance losing or breaking it. There may be cheaper PPCs, there are more expensive Palms, but for caching, go with something inexpensive that can run Cachemate. Then get GSAK, and a premium gc.com membership (pocket queries!) , and you have all the tools you need. Marcel Quote Link to comment
+Bad_CRC Posted October 28, 2006 Share Posted October 28, 2006 I read a thread where someone said you can buy a palm IIIxe for 20 bucks off ebay, and I did. it's really a fun toy for no money. I've downloaded a pile of free games for it and got the ebook of all the caches from a pocket query. It's the greatest little tool for the money, I'm still amazed. I like it so much, I bid on a newer color palm tonite on ebay too, but got outbid at literally the last second. I'll be getting one for sure later, just for games and such, since the cheapo one works fine for caches (well I think so, I haven't actually been anywhere that I needed it yet.) haven't used a pocketPC but my experience with my palm has been great. (that sounded bad... ) Quote Link to comment
+soldierblue2 Posted October 28, 2006 Share Posted October 28, 2006 Ok Ok i am new to this i hacve a GPS and a hand help PDA i know how to use the Garmin Sat Nav but how does a PDN work with paperless caching Quote Link to comment
+nixno9 Posted November 18, 2006 Share Posted November 18, 2006 Hi one from me too sorry...I had a protege Pc link laying around it lets me download file from pc ,but the file is a doc. can u change the caches to a doc. instead of loc. when downloading? Thanks Quote Link to comment
+Bad_CRC Posted November 19, 2006 Share Posted November 19, 2006 Most paperless caching requires a premium membership. Then you can use pocket queries and download the gpx files with the extended info. Quote Link to comment
+we"re lost Posted November 19, 2006 Share Posted November 19, 2006 I found out my palm lllxe locks up when its cold outside and then its useless is this a palm problem or software issue. Ifd I warm it up and reset it its fine till it gets cold again. Quote Link to comment
+Bad_CRC Posted November 19, 2006 Share Posted November 19, 2006 I found out my palm lllxe locks up when its cold outside and then its useless is this a palm problem or software issue. Ifd I warm it up and reset it its fine till it gets cold again. sounds more like a battery issue. batteries don't work well when they get cold. get new rechargables, and keep it inside your coat when you aren't using it. Quote Link to comment
Not So Lost Puppies Posted November 20, 2006 Share Posted November 20, 2006 I found out my palm lllxe locks up when its cold outside and then its useless is this a palm problem or software issue. Ifd I warm it up and reset it its fine till it gets cold again. Mine Palm m500 did the same thing to me yesterday. At least it isn't a complete reset as I've had to do in the past. And I did primarily have it in my inside jacket pocket, though I had a sweatshirt and wind jacket between me an that pocket... Quote Link to comment
+nixno9 Posted December 4, 2006 Share Posted December 4, 2006 I used to use a Palm III and cachemate. Black and white screen is more readable in sunlight than color. Uses standard AAA batteries instead of custom non replacable rechargables that go bad, and it was cheap. $8 on Ebay for the Palm III, another $8 I believe for cachemate. A few weeks ago I fell and slipped with it in my back pocket. Busted the touch screen, but no big deal, as it only cost me $8. It's been replaced with a Palm III xe, also off Ebay. Same as the old one, but a newer version of the OS, and 4 times the memory. I downloaded a bunch of games for it and it still has room for a few 1000 cache listings. My brother on the other hand has a PPC running Linux, mainly used as an expensive MP3 player. But whenever we get out of the car to look for a cache, he locks it in the glove box. Too expensive to chance losing or breaking it. There may be cheaper PPCs, there are more expensive Palms, but for caching, go with something inexpensive that can run Cachemate. Then get GSAK, and a premium gc.com membership (pocket queries!) , and you have all the tools you need. Marcel Where on the palm do you put all of your cache if I may ask...Thanks Quote Link to comment
+sbell111 Posted December 4, 2006 Share Posted December 4, 2006 Where on the palm do you put all of your cache if I may ask...Thanks I use a program called Plucker which allows me to have my cache pages on my PDA. I also use Cache Log Book which is a PDA database just for geocaching. It is convenient to use it to keep a record of all my geocaching. CYBret has a great tutorial here. Quote Link to comment
+NightPilot Posted December 4, 2006 Share Posted December 4, 2006 The fact that there are lots of Palms around, still being sold, that are more than 10 years old speaks volumes. They work. You can get replacement parts, such as new touchscreens, but it's usually not worth it for something that only cost $20 in the first place. But if you really want to fix the one you have, it can be done. The Palm OS was designed to be easy to use and relilable, and it is. For those wondering about using it for paperless, there are tons of threads on that on the forums, and elsewhere. Google should give you a few days' worth of reading. Quote Link to comment
dale hollow lake Posted December 4, 2006 Share Posted December 4, 2006 if your download challenged, a copy and paste from the zip code page where you can find the sites your near, onto your Palm is simple, doesnt take a minute. its all free Quote Link to comment
+MattAlbertson Posted December 5, 2006 Share Posted December 5, 2006 i'm late getting in on this one...but i just made the splurge for xmass plam seemed like a great option for the price, but only if it was only going to be used for caching pocketpc seemed great for other functionality / compatibility with my microsoft based life and sense my laptop died a few months ago...i decided to get a mini-laptop ...aka...pocketpc... but different strokes for different folks...gl in your decision Quote Link to comment
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