Pam, "Can I assume that the latest Pocket Genealogist is OK for Legacy version 4.0 as I haven't upgraded to 5 yet?"
You can do "direct" imports from Legacy V4, but the feature that allows direct update back into Legacy or "Refreshing" the database on the device after changes are made in Legacy only works with V5. "Is there much difference between a 3.5" and 4" screen from a user point of view?" Surprisingly, the extra 1/2 inch does make a huge difference. (At least in my opinion, it seems a lot bigger) My guess is that the 4" version is also the VGA version (hx4700) which has two benefits. 1. In "Non-VGA" mode, the screen is much "crisper". 2. In "VGA" mode (by making the text smaller), you can see more on the screen. Here's a link to some screen prints that shows what you can do with VGA. http://www.northernhillssoftware.com/EN/Marketing/screens_se.htm And here are ones using the Legacy Sample database: http://www.northernhillssoftware.com/EN/Marketing/screens_legacy.htm "I am also assuming after reading the last couple of emails on this subject that if I get one with say "up to 135 MB user available memory" that this is a good thing and would be more than adequate for Pocket Genealogist and my data from Legacy? Is this description of the memory what I should be comparing between models? (I have found the way memory is described in the literature a bit confusing!)" There are basically 3 types of memory. 1. RAM - this is what you would consider "normal" memory. It is used to store data, programs and is the memory that is needed when a program runs. (memory used by the program at run-time) This is perhaps the most important memory you can get on the device. 2. ROM - this is where the operating system is stored. The newer models (anything made in the last year or so) also allows you to use this memory to to store data. (HP calls it the iPaq File Store) This is "persistant" memory, if you lose power, the data in this location won't be lost. (This will become very important with the new Windows Mobile 5 - see below) 3. Storage Card - Storage card memory should be thought of as like a "hard disk". You can store programs and data on it, but programs can't use this as "Run time memory"... Programs can use this memory like a hard disk though. The "up to 135MB user available memory" is probably a combination of #1 and #2. Not to confuse the issue, but the next version of Windows Mobile (probably available early fall) changes how it uses memory. #1 above will be used only for program run-time use, and #2 will be used to store data and programs. (so effectively, you shouldn't lose any data if you have a power outage) HP and Dell both have announced which models will be upgradable to the new version (for a fee, no prices have been announced but it probably will be about $30 USD) so if you want to plan for possibly upgrading in the future, you might want to purchase a device that will support the upgrade. (there's nothing wrong with the current operating system version either, new versions come out about every year or two - generally the device manufacturers will offer one upgrade so even if you can upgrade to the new Windows Mobile 5, it's not likely that the subsequent version will be available for the device) Dell: http://www1.us.dell.com/content/topics/global.aspx/corp/pressoffice/en/2004/ 2005_05_10_rr_000?c=us&l=en&s=corp HP: http://www.hp.com/hpinfo/newsroom/press/2005/050510b.html Always happy to answer any questions about general topics or specific questions about a particular device. Feel free to contact me directly at mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Kevin -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Pam Sent: Monday, May 16, 2005 11:15 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [LegacyUG] Using Legacy with handhelds Many thanks to everyone who has provided advice on handhelds and genealogy applications both on the list and privately. I got more help here than at any retail store I tried (the assistants are all aged "12" and you have to know the right questions to ask to get the right answers - sort of defeats the purpose of asking really!) I will probably get an HP iPAQ as I can get one cheaper via a friend, but am still working on which model to get. And will also use Pocket Genealogist as it has had such great reviews. Thought that maybe I should think about what else they can do too - as there *may* be more to life than just genealogy :-) Some further queries: - Can I assume that the latest Pocket Genealogist is OK for Legacy version 4.0 as I haven't upgraded to 5 yet? - Is there much difference between a 3.5" and 4" screen from a user point of view? - I am also assuming after reading the last couple of emails on this subject that if I get one with say "up to 135 MB user available memory" that this is a good thing and would be more than adequate for Pocket Genealogist and my data from Legacy? Is this description of the memory what I should be comparing between models? (I have found the way memory is described in the literature a bit confusing!) Once again - thanks to all - I am about to take the plunge and finally make a purchase! Cheers Pam in NZ without any snakes so I can probably give the one with the phone a miss ;-) Mind you the GPS might help if I got lost in the bush tracking places where my ancestors lived<g> Legacy User Group Etiquette guidelines can be found at: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Etiquette.asp To find past messages, please go to our searchable archives at: http://www.mail-archive.com/legacyusergroup%40mail.millenniacorp.com/ To unsubscribe please visit: http://www.legacyfamilytree.com/LegacyLists.asp
