Must admit that I used to use PG, but since getting a 10" netbook I've been tending to use that in preference (though the annoying keyboard on my X1 phone probably doesn't help much)
2009/8/12 Connie Sheets <clshee...@yahoo.com>: > > Dede, > > I realize this isn't exactly what you're asking, but as someone who finds all > PDA-type devices too small (and too expensive when the higher cell phone > access fees are considered), laptops too big, and thinks a cell-phone should > be used for phone calls, I have been quite happy with my new "netbook." > > It is inexpensive, lightweight, fits easily in my bag or large purse, has a > reputed 9 hour battery life (and comes close in actual practice), and I can > touch-type on it! I've taken it to libraries and courthouse basements and > transcribed or abstracted documents directly into Legacy, along with negative > searches into a Research Log I maintain with Legacy's To Do feature. > > Upon return home, I just copy my .fdb file via a flash drive back into my > desktop copy of Legacy, and I'm all set. > > The only "negative" is that it took about 10 days to become comfortable with > the smaller keyboard; not much of a negative in my opinion. > > Just something to think about... > > Connie in AZ > > > --- On Tue, 8/11/09, Dede Holden <deanbuc...@gmail.com> wrote: > >> I've just read "Bring >> your Legacy file with you" on the Legacy News page. >> >> Does anyone in the group have experience with Pocket >> Genealogist or GedStar Pro? I have a Palm ES2, but I am >> contemplating the purchase of a new cellphone with the >> thought of reducing my "gadgets" so that I just >> have one mobile device. >> >> Is there anyone on the group using either one of these >> programs on a cellphone? If so, which one, and how well >> does it work with Legacy? I would like to be able to carry >> my information with me and be able to easily sync with my >> desktop computer when I return home. >> >> I understand that Pocket Genealogist may be the best, >> but I'm restricted to AT&T as my carrier, but >> I'm not so sure about the quality of the Windows mobile >> based cellphones. >> >> Or - would it be better for me to keep my Legacy >> on GedStar Pro on my Palm and have a separate >> cellphone? >> >> I hope this will be considered on topic, since my >> whole purpose is being able to carry Legacy with me in the >> field. Any advice? >> >> Thanks in advance, >> Dede Holden >> > > > > > > > > Legacy User Group guidelines: > http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Etiquette.asp > Archived messages: > http://www.mail-archive.com/legacyusergroup@legacyfamilytree.com/ > Online technical support: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Help.asp > To unsubscribe: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/LegacyLists.asp > > > > Legacy User Group guidelines: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Etiquette.asp Archived messages: http://www.mail-archive.com/legacyusergroup@legacyfamilytree.com/ Online technical support: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Help.asp To unsubscribe: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/LegacyLists.asp
