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Hi Alastair,
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There are ruggedised versions of Palm handhelds available which are =
suitable for farm use if you think you're likely to give it a thrashing. =
Google for 'Rugged Palm' - Meazura is one example I've seen.
These are more expensive than the plain consumer models, but will last =
longer.
Another option is to get a consumer model and put it in a protective =
pouch with a lanyard which you can then wear around your neck.
=20
FarmKeeper has a Palm module which allows you to record and lookup =
paddock-level events. While the main FarmKeeper program (on the =
computer) is great for mapping, the Palm component is just record =
keeping.=20
=20
I'm happy to provide any more information if required.
=20
Kind regards,
=20
Darren Bruning
=20
Senior Software Architect
FarmKeeper Pty Ltd
Map your farm, Keep farm records, Take it with you!
23 Milton Parade
Malvern 3144
Victoria, Australia
T +61 3 9832 0923=20
F +61 3 9832 0610
M +61 404 489 703
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From: Alastair and Carlene Dowie [mailto:alastair.dowie@ruralpress.com]=20
Sent: Wednesday, 23 August 2006 5:29 PM
To: vicdairy-l@unimelb.edu.au
Subject: Palm Pilots/pda's
Hi,
=20
I am interested in buying a palm/PDA for farm management use.
Does anyone have experience with this type of equipment in terms of =
hardware and software available, how user friendly and "farm-outdoors" =
(read dust/water/shock proof)friendly they are.
I am interested in something that runs GPS as well as the usual software =
programs and any specific farm systems.
=20
Thanks
=20
Alastair
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Carlene and Alastair Dowie
Editors
Australian Dairyfarmer
TurfCraft International
The Northern Dairyfarmer
PO Box 59, Carisbrook, Vic, 3464
Phone/fax: (03) 5464 1382
Mobile: 0418 553 282
Email: HYPERLINK =
"mailto:alastair.dowie@ruralpress.com"alastair.dowie@ruralpress.com
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<META content=3D"MSHTML 6.00.2900.2963" name=3DGENERATOR> <STYLE></STYLE> </HEAD> <BODY bgColor=3D#ffffff> <DIV dir=3Dltr align=3Dleft><FONT face=3DTahoma color=3D#0000ff = size=3D2><SPAN=20 class=3D420302622-23082006>Hi Alastair,</SPAN></FONT></DIV> <DIV dir=3Dltr align=3Dleft><FONT face=3DTahoma color=3D#0000ff = size=3D2><SPAN=20 class=3D420302622-23082006></SPAN></FONT> </DIV> <DIV dir=3Dltr align=3Dleft><FONT face=3DTahoma color=3D#0000ff = size=3D2><SPAN=20 class=3D420302622-23082006>There are ruggedised versions of Palm = handhelds=20 available which are suitable for farm use if you think you're likely to = give it=20 a thrashing. Google for 'Rugged Palm' - Meazura is one example I've=20 seen.</SPAN></FONT></DIV> <DIV dir=3Dltr align=3Dleft><FONT face=3DTahoma color=3D#0000ff = size=3D2><SPAN=20 class=3D420302622-23082006>These are more expensive than the plain = consumer=20 models, but will last longer.</SPAN></FONT></DIV> <DIV dir=3Dltr align=3Dleft><FONT face=3DTahoma color=3D#0000ff = size=3D2><SPAN=20 class=3D420302622-23082006>Another option is to get a consumer model and = put it in=20 a protective pouch with a lanyard which you can then wear around your=20 neck.</SPAN></FONT></DIV> <DIV dir=3Dltr align=3Dleft><FONT face=3DTahoma color=3D#0000ff = size=3D2><SPAN=20 class=3D420302622-23082006></SPAN></FONT> </DIV> <DIV dir=3Dltr align=3Dleft><FONT face=3DTahoma color=3D#0000ff = size=3D2><SPAN=20 class=3D420302622-23082006>FarmKeeper has a Palm module which allows you = to record=20 and lookup paddock-level events. While the main FarmKeeper program (on = the=20 computer) is great for mapping, the Palm component is just record=20 keeping. </SPAN></FONT></DIV> <DIV dir=3Dltr align=3Dleft><FONT face=3DTahoma color=3D#0000ff = size=3D2><SPAN=20 class=3D420302622-23082006></SPAN></FONT> </DIV> <DIV dir=3Dltr align=3Dleft><FONT face=3DTahoma color=3D#0000ff = size=3D2><SPAN=20 class=3D420302622-23082006>I'm happy to provide any more information if=20 required.</SPAN></FONT></DIV> <DIV dir=3Dltr align=3Dleft><FONT face=3DTahoma color=3D#0000ff = size=3D2><SPAN=20 class=3D420302622-23082006></SPAN></FONT> </DIV> <DIV dir=3Dltr align=3Dleft><FONT face=3DTahoma color=3D#0000ff = size=3D2><SPAN=20 class=3D420302622-23082006>Kind regards,</SPAN></FONT></DIV> <DIV dir=3Dltr align=3Dleft><FONT face=3DTahoma color=3D#0000ff = size=3D2><SPAN=20 class=3D420302622-23082006></SPAN></FONT> </DIV> <DIV dir=3Dltr align=3Dleft><FONT face=3DTahoma color=3D#0000ff = size=3D2><SPAN=20 class=3D420302622-23082006> <DIV align=3Dleft><FONT face=3DTahoma color=3D#0000ff=20 size=3D2>Darren Bruning</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=3DTahoma color=3D#0000ff size=3D2></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT face=3DTahoma color=3D#0000ff size=3D2>Senior Software=20 Architect</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=3DTahoma color=3D#0000ff size=3D2>FarmKeeper Pty = Ltd</FONT></DIV> <DIV><U><FONT face=3DTahoma color=3D#0000ff size=3D2><STRONG><EM>Map = your farm, Keep=20 farm records, Take it with you!</EM></STRONG></FONT></U></DIV> <DIV align=3Dleft><FONT size=3D2><BR><FONT face=3DTahoma=20 color=3D#0000ff></FONT></FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=3DTahoma color=3D#0000ff size=3D1>23 Milton = Parade<BR>Malvern=20 3144<BR>Victoria, Australia<BR>T +61 3 9832 0923 <BR>F +61 3 9832=20 0610<BR>M +61 404 489 703</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=3DTahoma color=3D#0000ff size=3D2></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT face=3Dtah color=3D#0000ff size=3D1>This e-mail may contain = confidential=20 and/or privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient (or = have=20 received this e-mail in error) please notify the sender immediately and = destroy=20 this e-mail. Any unauthorized copying, disclosure or distribution of the =
material in this e-mail is strictly forbidden. If you wish to opt = out from=20 future messages, send a reply email with the subject=20 UNSUBSCRIBE</FONT></DIV></SPAN></FONT></DIV><BR> <BLOCKQUOTE dir=3Dltr=20 style=3D"PADDING-LEFT: 5px; MARGIN-LEFT: 5px; BORDER-LEFT: #0000ff 2px = solid; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0px"> <DIV class=3DOutlookMessageHeader lang=3Den-us dir=3Dltr align=3Dleft> <HR tabIndex=3D-1> <FONT face=3DTahoma size=3D2><B>From:</B> Alastair and Carlene Dowie=20 [mailto:alastair.dowie@ruralpress.com] <BR><B>Sent:</B> Wednesday, 23 = August=20 2006 5:29 PM<BR><B>To:</B> = vicdairy-l@unimelb.edu.au<BR><B>Subject:</B> Palm=20 Pilots/pda's<BR></FONT><BR></DIV> <DIV></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2>Hi,</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2>I am interested in buying a palm/PDA = for farm=20 management use.</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2>Does anyone have experience with this = type of=20 equipment in terms of hardware and software available, how user = friendly and=20 "farm-outdoors" (read dust/water/shock proof)friendly they = are.</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2>I am interested in something that = runs GPS as=20 well as the usual software programs and any specific farm=20 systems.</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2>Thanks</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2>Alastair</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=3DArial=20 = size=3D2>----------------------------------------------------------------= ---------------------------------------------------<BR>Carlene=20 and Alastair Dowie<BR>Editors<BR>Australian Dairyfarmer<BR>TurfCraft=20 International<BR>The Northern Dairyfarmer<BR>PO Box 59, Carisbrook, = Vic,=20 3464<BR>Phone/fax: (03) 5464 1382<BR>Mobile: 0418 553 282<BR>Email: <A =
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