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John Nowak
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Registered: Nov 1999
Location: Redwood City CA
Posts: 472

I'd say yes. I use the Stowaway to take notes at meetings, and apart from the occasional scribbled diagram, I've found it very useful indeed. There's a bit of a lag between hitting the keys and seeing the results on screen, but if you type without looking at the Visor anyway, it's not a big problem.

The hard surface you need for the Stowaway is an issue, but I assume most of your classes will provide desks. You might want to take a ruler to measure how wide they are -- the unfolded keyboard might droop over the side a bit.

07-14-2000 11:45 AM

Winchell
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Registered: Oct 1999
Location: Baltimore MD, USA
Posts: 717

quote:
Originally posted by acajigas:
Is CodeWarrior the best and easier way to make programs for the PalmOS? Has anybody made any small progrmas? How long does it take to make a small one?

Code Warrior is arguably the best development environment, but it isn't the easiest. You have to be a skilled C and C++ programmer to make it work.

If you are just making a data-entry application you can try http://www.pdatoolbox.com/

BASIC is a much easier language to make simple applications with Hot Paw BASIC is about $20, and NSBasic is about $90 http://www.hotpaw.com/rhn/hotpaw/ http://www.nsbasic.com/palm/

My personal favorite is Quartus Forth.
It's about $60 http://www.quartus.net/products/forth/

For more (somewhat dated) information about programming check out http://www.wademan.com/Pilot/Program/FAQ.htm

07-14-2000 02:42 PM

Cerulean
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Registered: Dec 1999
Location: Chandler, AZ
Posts: 289

quote:
Originally posted by Vinny:
When you're taking notes from an overhead, is there generally enough light to see what you're doing? I know my friend can, but I was wondering about you guys too.

I personally haven't had a problem with that .. however, I do see your concern as there are various light levels that make it very difficult to see the screen (with or without the backlight (or even inverting the backlight)).. If your really good at typing as it is, you may find that you can live without the visual feedback of the screen while taking notes.. However, depending on the circumstances, you might be able to try out various seats/positions in the classroom where the light level would be more favorable to your setup. I have also found that shining a light on the visor (frontlit) works well also -- maybe construct a springboard module that holds batteries for a gooseneck light source.. Or maybe use a clip-on reading light (usually sold at bookstores) -- however, this might be too bright ..

Joe

07-14-2000 03:04 PM

Vinny
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Registered: Mar 2000
Location: NC, Indiana
Posts: 465

I just wanted to thank all of you for your well thought out replies to my post. I really appreciate it. It's what makes forums like VC's so useful. I believe I will get a Stowaway now--probably in mid-late August. (No need to get it until school starts). I'll keep an eye out for deals.

Thanks Again

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-Vincent
All these guys have no game, I wish I would have stayed

07-16-2000 04:58 AM

Vinny
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Registered: Mar 2000
Location: NC, Indiana
Posts: 465

I just bought a Stowaway from Buy.com for $75! Thanks for all your input--you just made another Stowaway user.

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-Vincent
All these guys have no game, I wish I would have stayed

07-17-2000 07:42 PM

Vinny
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Registered: Mar 2000
Location: NC, Indiana
Posts: 465

My Stowaway shipped last night, about 5 hours after I placed the order. I don't see what all the fuss is with Buy.com--this is pretty good service! It's shipping from Illinois too--so I should get it on Wednesday. Glad I didn't get 2day shipping! If you use one of the coupons--in conjunction with their great price--(I paid $74 for mine + $5 ground shipping)--you've got yourself a near GoType price (but you get the Stowaway!) I'll be sure to tell you guys how it goes when I get it.

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-Vincent
All these guys have no game, I wish I would have stayed

07-18-2000 09:45 PM

drturay
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Registered: Jan 2000
Location:
Posts: 10

How did you guys get $74 stowaways? I ordered mine yesterday and got it for $85. Is there a secret place I forgot to look?

07-18-2000 11:09 PM

Vinny
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Registered: Mar 2000
Location: NC, Indiana
Posts: 465

I used a $10 coupon I found at a savings site. If you'd like a link to the site--e-mail me. I'm not sure if this is the best place for that sort of thing.

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-Vincent
All these guys have no game, I wish I would have stayed

07-18-2000 11:33 PM

SCM
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Registered: May 2000
Location: Birmingham, AL, USA
Posts: 38

Vinny,

I think you made a great choice. Also, I haven't had any problems with seeing the screen in dim rooms. Let us know what you think after you open it up and play. And, by the way, Happy Birthday!!

Stephen

07-19-2000 04:52 AM

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