Santa decided on a Palm IIIc...Thanks everyone....+

[Dee]

After reading all your comments, suggestions and opinions, we went to the store to look at the different Palm models and try to decide which one. I likied the size of the Vx but the glare on the screen was as bad as on my old Wizard. I decided on the IIIc, mainly because of the backlighting. The color screen is OK but wasn't really needed. It does the same thing the Vx does, is only a smidge bigger, and costs $75 less. AND there was a $50 rebate to boot which didn't hurt!

Now I just need to figure out some of the finer points. Downloading and syncing from the computer to the Palm couldn't be easier, which was a pleasant surprise. Seems nothing is ever as easy as they advertise. I think I'll have to buy a Palm modem in order to download e-mail but that's one feature I doubt I'll use. At least it isn't high on my list. I guess if I worked away from home, it would be nice though.

I did download the dive log program. It's very basic, just depth, avg. depth, time in and out, beginning and ending air, safety stop, dive site, buddy, air/surface/bottom temps, consitions, equipment and a page for notes. It also has a Nitrox Calculator that's very accurate. I know I won't depend on this for logging all dives, but it might come in handy at some point.

So, thanks everyone, for you help in choosing this new gadget. I'm sure I'm really going to enjoy it.

Dee

 

[Mario S Caner]

Dee,
Shhh, be real careful... If you don't watch it Don will start calling you Mrs Palm or something

Mario

 

[Dee]

I guess if that's as bad as it gets, I'll survive. Don't much care what anyone calls me as long as they're smiling when they do!

 

[letterboy]

How is that Palm working out for you Dee?

 

[ffestpirate]

Mine's fine thanks. I have it stored on top my 8 track player next to my lava lamp

 

[letterboy]

Mine's fine thanks. I have it stored on top my 8 track player next to my lava lamp

WHAT YOU GOT AN 8 TRACK PLAYER!!!!!

I so envy you!!!!

I want one but my mom won't let me get one until I move out of her basement

 

[ffestpirate]

WHAT YOU GOT AN 8 TRACK PLAYER!!!!!

I so envy you!!!!

I want one but my mom won't let me get one until I move out of her basement

Well if you're stuck down there, I can send over a few 8mm movies to watch if you have a projector

 

[letterboy]

Well if you're stuck down there, I can send over a few 8mm movies to watch if you have a projector

I have a Keystone 110 8mm projector from the 60's so send them over

here is a picture of it

 

[ffestpirate]

Why are showing me these things that won't even be invented until the 60's. Jeez. I'm heading to the sock hop and listen to a couple of 45's. You just hang out in the basement and play with your future toys, spaceboy

 

[letterboy]

is this projector better? circa 1938