- Re: Psion Epoc Web Site revision

- Comparator

- Re:9500 vs 5mx

- Psion Epoc Web Site revision # 859

- Re: 25 reasons why I will continue to rely on the 5mx

- OT Mobilephone Battery Life

Date: 21 Dec 2005 00:47:57 +0100
From: Martin Guthrie <address truncated>
Subject: Re: Psion Epoc Web Site revision

Hi Eric,

> I am preparing to revise my entire site (next year).  I hope
> to move  to a content management system, have the generation
> of site and local  navigation added automatically to my
> pages, and generally make it  easier for me to keep my site
> updated (I basically haven't made any  updates in about a
> year or two).

Good stuff!

> For the Psion part, I hope to remove most of the (many) dead
> links.   As some of the links may still be of interest, I was
> planning to  retain the URL but not make it a link.  This
> would allow people to  try the Wayback Machine or any other
> historical cache of the web if  they seek the lost content of
> the page pointed to.  What do Psion  users think of that
> suggestion?

Yes please!  I have used your site a number of times recently when trying to track down defunct/obsolete programs for inclusion in my own Pscience5 'Lost & Found' archive.  :¬)

> I was also thinking that perhaps the obsolete material should
> be  separated out on the web page and appear after any still
> current  material.  For search engine reasons, I'm not keen
> on changing the  file names, but if enough people think I
> should pull obsolete  material out I'll do it..

I think that's a good idea.  I'd certainly prefer the old/obsolete stuff to still be viewable for reference purposes.

> If anyone has any suggestions for making the site easier to
> use from  a Psion or Symbian device, I'd be pleased to
> consider suggestions.   At present styling is all by CSS, so
> it should work with any HTML  only browser, and look better
> in modern CSS browsers.  If there is  anything anyone thinks
> I should change, this is a good time to  suggest it.  Thanks.

How about using PsiDat as I do for complete website generation/maintenance on your Psion?  There an article about this on my site.  The learning curve is a little steep initially but the  ability to do it all on your Psion is amazing!

Best regards,
Martin
www.pscience5.net
www.freepoc.org
www.foxpop.co.uk

Date: 21 Dec 2005 08:35:40 +0100
From: Steve Litchfield <address truncated>
Subject: Comparator

>>After answering all the questions the Nokia 9500 and 9300 came as first and second, but in fact I still prefer the P910i I have at the moment.

Hmm... I know, what it needs is a touch-screen attribute, as I know this is important to some people. I'll add that now. Please try the grid again with the new attribute set as very important. The P910i will probably win 8-)

..........................
Steve Litchfield, 3-Lib, http://3lib.ukonline.co.uk/, software and features for Psion/Symbian handhelds and smartphones. Journalism: sub-editor and/or senior contributor to: Palmtop User - http://www.palmtop.co.uk/ and PDA Essentials magazine in the UK. Also reviews editor for AllAboutSymbian - http://www.allaboutsymbian.com/

Date: 21 Dec 2005 09:00:27 +0100
From: Chris S Handley
Subject: Re:9500 vs 5mx

Hello Ashoni,

You recently said:
> a DOS emulator - for me this is a number 1 critical program

I am very curious as to why anyone would still need a DOS program(s?), which must be 10 (if not 15) years old by now!  It must be something extremely obscure for no-one to have written a suitable replacement in the intervening time?

---
Chris Handley

Date: 21 Dec 2005 11:05:26 +0100
From: Vlad A <address truncated>
Subject: Psion Epoc Web Site revision # 859

> The Digest wrote on 20.12.2005 11:23 Uhr:

> Wayback Machine or any other historical cache... > What do Psion users think of that suggestion?

... I believe it's great. As I've only heard of that, the links thereto would be useful...
>
> .... the obsolete material should be
> separated ...... I should pull obsolete material out...

... imo, by no means!
But I'd separate usage, config. etc. tips to make them more accessible than just as "miscellaneous info".

Thanks for your site :-)

Best and season's greetings to everybody,

vlad a

Date: 21 Dec 2005 14:49:30 +0100
From: Armin Podtschaske <address truncated>
Subject: Re: 25 reasons why I will continue to rely on the 5mx

Hi Martin and Steve,

>>6. Battery. For long periods I will not have access to powerpoints, or I might have forgotten the charger at home. But I can purchase AA batteries in just about any little stall or kiosk.

> You can charge the 9500 from mains, 12V car socket or PP9 battery.
> How much of your life is going to be spent in Antartica? 8-)

Antarctica is everywhere. At least nearer than it seems.
Right now I am sitting in a train in germany.
There is no mains socket and no 12V car socket, but some hours till arrival. Even a fully charged laptop would not stand the whole journey.
A 9500 might do, but it would have forced me to have charged it last night from maybe a not empty state. You can tell me what you want, but I have never seen a battery that not degrades its capacity when treated like this often.
When my 5mx's NiMH-AA are flat (currently in the 15th hour of operation), I just pop out the next set from my trouser pocket.

You said: "charge [it] from [...] PP9 battery"
What is a PP9 battery? A 9V "block" battery? Can you switch it against the empty 9500 battery?
If I do interpret you right, I end up with a 9500 with that PP9 dangling from a cable to the 9500.
Now store all this it in your suit pocket and lets try the "enter 10 words from a standing start" test again.

Can a PP9 fully charge an empty 9500?
If yes, how often can a PP9 fully charge an empty 9500?
If not, how long will the 9500 last after the PP9 is drained or how many PP9 are needed to fully charge a 9500?

The 9500 may be better in some points, but the power concept of the 5mx in unbeateble in my opinion.
The possibility to take out the power source and change it against a fresh one you can obtain worldwide without problem in almost any store by the user!!!
The possibility to use a rechargeble power source as well (if the user likes it).
The 5mx still reigns supreme.

Psee you,
Armin Podtschaske
Munich, Germany

Date: 21 Dec 2005 22:22:29 +0100
From: Woody B <address truncated>
Subject: OT Mobilephone Battery Life

Talking to a friend and I mentioned this list and that most of the members are located in Europe/Asia and many seem to use a Mobilephone as the main/only phone. We started discussing that concept (not yet a reality in the USA) and I was asked if the non- US mobilephone batteries last longer than ours. My phone has a battery rated at 3-3.5 hours but if on all day and I make a few calls, the battery seems to be gone and I have to recharge. Just looking for fact or comments. Thanks, WoodyB