Registered: Sep 2000
Location: Cascade, MD
Posts: 74

agraham999 and PJS, thanks so much! That's just what I needed to know. Other than having to leave my microwave and hairdryer at home, it sounds perfect!

Shades of Survivor...we are the Visor Tribe!

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Registered: Feb 2001
Location: Las Vegas
Posts: 20

Visor Traveling Tips

First: Thank you Alan for the excellent article.

Second: Thank you every one for your input/advice and the links you have included.

Third: Some input and questions of my own.

My traveling takes me from the middle East (Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, U.A.E. & Turkey), to Europe (Germany, England--soon & Scotland--soon), to the US (East & West coast) & finally Asia (Japan & South Korea). While my "traveling kit" is not as extensive as Alan's...yet, it is a result of resources. Those resources being finances and information. More about the lack of information in a moment.

Currently my kit consists of a Visor Prism (do not know what to do with my extra Deluxe yet), EyeModule, OmniRemote (when I am home) & Travel Charger. I carry my kit in a CamelBak M.U.L.E. because there are compartments to hold the modules as well as the Prism. In addition there is the 100 oz of water. When you spend a lot of time in foriegn countries you want to ensure you have potable water with you at all times. I had a Thincomm modem, but it gave me some grief so back it went. Any input on modems would be appreciated.

The software I currently use is: AvantGo, BugMe!, 2000 US Holidays, DBCleaner (looking for something better), ChessGenius, System Sound Plus & MobiPocket Reader (when I have a moment of quiet to myself.) I am trying out BigClock, BookWormie, ExpensePlus, Noah Lite English, Dictionary, Pentix, SimCity & SilverScreen (I will wait for the color version.) My lack of time is keeping me from researching those programs that will work best for me. Any input from any of you is greatly appreciated regarding the software I am using or software I should look into.

Craig of the Handspring Tribe

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Registered: Sep 1999
Location:
Posts: 4

I am anxious to get e-mail while I travel. It doesn't have to be wireless. However when I contacted my ISP, Mediaone, they stated that their dial-up only supported PCs or Macs.

Any suggestions for modems? I saw that one previous person didn't like Thinmodem. Is that a general feeling?

Does anyone have experience getting into Mediaone? Will that indeed be a problem?

Thanks for any help.

Registered: Sep 1999
Location:
Posts: 4

I am anxious to get e-mail while I travel. It doesn't have to be wireless. However when I contacted my ISP, Mediaone, they stated that their dial-up only supported PCs or Macs.

Any suggestions for modems? I saw that one previous person didn't like Thinmodem. Is that a general feeling?

Does anyone have experience getting into Mediaone? Will that indeed be a problem.

Thanks for any help.

Registered: Sep 2000
Location: Cascade, MD
Posts: 74

"I am anxious to get e-mail while I travel. It doesn't have to be wireless. However when I contacted my ISP, Mediaone, they stated that their dial-up only supported PCs or Macs."

I use ThinModem and like it. I also use the Minstrel S wireless modem with service from Yadayada and really love that, even tho' coverage is a little sparse in some areas (where I live, for one!) and some situations (inside some buildings, etc.). I found that, as someone else mentioned, I have to use the IP address (a series of numbers, rather than the ISP's name, to access my email. Doing this, I generally have no problems at all.

L.

(P.S.: I think you have posted your message twice...)

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Registered: Jun 2000
Location: Walnut Creek, Ca, USA
Posts: 16

Visor Deluxe on the Road

There have been a lot of excellent suggestions. My comments are based upon my own experiences.

1. Always bring an extra set of batteries

2. Install Runtime (a free app) to track your battery usage and give you an idea of how long you get between battery changes

3. Get a Stowaway keyboard and a word processing product (I used QED and now use WordSmith). This is the ONLY way to take notes in meetings and classes. I attend a business conference twice a year at which I will sit in over 15 different sessions (classes) and the notes I take are very worthwhile, allowing me to combine my notes during the return flight for sharing with associates and to show my management that the trip was worthwhile.

4. If the trip requires bringing a laptop, as mine usually do, bring a hotsync cradle to back up the visor. You can also download and install new software if you need it (that is how I picked up QED when I discovered that my notes were too much for the memo pad). Then I normally leave the laptop in my hotel room unless I need it to run PowerPoint when I give a presentation.

5. Before leaving check for the latest updates to the Stowaway driver and any other key software you will be using. I believe in keeping current to avoid potential problems (but not on the bleeding edge).

6. Check out Vindigo and if they have a download for your destination download and install it. You will find it very helpful at the end of the day when you are looking for a nice place for dinner (you can get walking directions from where you are as well as an estimate on what it will cost you).

7. If you are going to a conference where there are a lot of different sessions get a copy of HanDBase. Many of the scheduling tools will let you export your schedule in a CSV file which can be imported into HanDBase. That way you will have your schedule on your Visor. If you don't want to do that you can enter your schedule into the Palm Desktop and then hotsync. The key point is to have your schedule for the conference (along with alternate sessions) readily available on your Visor.

8. And it is always worthwhile to check out e-books to download and install so you have something to read while waiting. Or convert some office reports to doc files or to WordSmith documents for reading.

9. And don't forget to install Solitare or other no-brainer game for relaxation. Sometimes your brain just needs some downtime.

enjoy

Registered: Dec 2000
Location: Milwaukee, WI
Posts: 15

My visor and I to New Zealand

hey all, I'm leaving to go to New Zealand this Thursday. I was wondering if there are any apps or things i should take along/download for my trip?

I do need A LOT of games for my 18 hr plane ride (gah!) so any game ideas would be great.

Also I am an avid photographer, so any programs for tracking photos I take or things like that?

please leave any links or suggestions on what i should bring/download!

-Noah

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