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Epoc Digest Tue, 18 Feb 2003 Volume 01 : Number 177
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Sent to: 740 subscribers
In today's Epoc Digest 31 messages:
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- Broken screencable research
- Psion case and Credit Cards
- Wireless Cards
- Re: Ready to load software
- Ethernet Gold Cards / Fax Service
- netBook + GPRS
- Revo- Mako battery surgery
- Image viewer for S5mx
- C++ / WLAN
- Re: Word crashes
- Re: EPOC DIGEST V1 # 175 (1)
- Revo´s Battery once more
- RE: EPOC DIGEST V1 # 176 (1)
- Re: Dane-Elec 4 in 1 PC card adaptor
- Cable repair: SRS GmbH - my experience
- Re: EPOC DIGEST V1 # 176 (1)
- Fwd: Re: Psion Dacom lead cable
- Fwd: Re: WLAN cards
- Fwd: Re: plBeam on S7
- Police cameras (UK people only)
- Re: Orange PAYG
- Re: Backup and restore
- Re: False Representation?
- Re: future of Nokia 9200 series
- Re: Parallel port CF readers
- Re: False Representation?
- Re: What are these files?
- Re: WAP
- Re: Subscribers
- Re: Orange PAYG
- Re: Backup and restore
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Date: 17 Feb 2003 23:51:03 +0000
From: itamar
Subject: Broken screencable research
We had 23 answers. 9 people did not have any problems, 5 people had the screen cable replaced within the first year, 7 people within the second year and 3 people within the third year. Of course we cannot prove anything from this small research, but interesting to see that 39% never had the problem and most of those with the problem it occured in the second year. It would appear that certainly more than an average number of machines did develop the screen cable problem which is an unacceptable level for any production model, whether a palmtop, PC, car or anyother product. (23 answers is still close to 10% of the S5 users of this digest, so arguably statistically a valid sample).
Best regards,
Itamar Engelsman
London, UK
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Date: 16 Feb 2003 23:06:28 +0000
From: Aleck Cartwright
Subject: Psion case and Credit Cards
I have a leather case that I keep my psion 5mx in. I was wondering why it has credit card sleeves in the case as I thought that the psion should not be kept with bank cards.
What happens to the cards and would you advise keeping credit cards in the same case as my psion?
Thanks,
Aleck Cartwright
www.god-life.com
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Date: 17 Feb 2003 00:05:27 +0000
From: "Simon Wolf"
Subject: Wireless Cards
Martin,
There's a good list of wireless cards at
http://www.isbg00598.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/faqNetworks.htm (in fact the whole site is excellent and well worth a look). I personally use a Dell TrueMobile 1150 (I got it on Ebay for a good price) and I would recommend going for a Lucent chipset card due to the additional netBook compatibility that they offer.
Simon Wolf
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Date: 17 Feb 2003 01:04:55 +0000
From: J.
Subject: Re: Ready to load software
Hi Peter,
>>>... MC218. When I start the machine it says :
"Ready to load software
Please insert a Memory disk or make serial connection"
....... I guess I have to get my hands on some kind of system software for the MC218 - and presumably put it on a compact flash .....<<<<
Re
Well guessed ;-)
J.
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Date: 17 Feb 2003 01:16:47 +0000
From: Darryl Kempster
Subject: Ethernet Gold Cards / Fax Service
The last digest seemed to be corrupt - crashed my mailbox when tried to download it first time, then when did retrieve it both my postings were listed but ommitted so posting again.......
Dear all
Just seen on Expansys all the Dacom Ethernet Gold Cards on sale for less than £20!
Anyone know which one will work with the netBook. I know some do and some don't so want to make sure I buy the right one. Tried Psion website but keep hitting deadends. If it's in there I can't find it!. Cardbus is a defininte no right? Here's the list :-
Psion 10/100Mb LanGlobal CardBus Gold Card £19.95 (16.98 exc.) Est. 4 Days Psion 10Mb Ethernet Gold Card £16.96 (14.43 exc.) Est. 4 Days
Psion 56K 10/100 Lan Global Gold Card Finnish £29.95 (25.49 exc.) Est. 4 Days Psion 56K 10/100 Lan Global Gold Card German £29.95 (25.49 exc.) Est. 4 Days Psion 56K 10/100 Lan Global Gold Card Swedish £29.95 (25.49 exc.) Est. 4 Days Psion 56K 10/100Mb CardBus Gold Card UK £19.95 (16.98 exc.) Est. 4 Days - Psion 56K 10Mb Ethernet Gold Card FR £19.95 (16.98 exc.) Est. 4 Days - Psion 56K 10Mb Ethernet Gold Card SWE £19.95 (16.98 exc.) Est. 4 Days - Psion 56K 10Mb Ethernet Gold Card UK £19.95 (16.98 exc.) Est. 4 Days
Apologies if someone's already posted this - haven't had time to read the digest for about a week but didn't want to waste time in case they all go.
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Thomas F. VAN DER ZIJDEN supplied the following info
"2. You need to receive a minimum of 1 fax per six months.
Solution: send an e-mailand you will receive your own "fax". (replace "restofyourfaxnumber" of course).
Unfortunately it doesn't work on my YAC number :-
"Your facsimile job to +447092107992 was rejected because:
REJECT: Sorry, we don't support calls to this number range, which includes pagers and mobile phones"
Anyone know an alternative?
Darryl
In Berlin
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Date: 17 Feb 2003 03:25:22 +0000
From: Sajid Jumaani
Subject: netBook + GPRS
To: Trygve Henriksen
thanks for enlightening me about netBook and the GlobeTrotter... i am disappointed to know that both can't work together
To everyone:
is anyone out there accessing the net thru GPRS with a netBook? if there are, can someone please advise me on how to do it? i currently access my ISP (dial-up) using Vodafone's line rental subscription... what mobile phone is able to work on GPRS and at the same time compatible with netBook?
i tried to subscribe for a GPRS account with Voda but the technicial told me i can't because my nokia6210 won't work in GPRS environment, he said i have to change my mobile to a newer model but he don't know which one would work with a netBook. (the guy never heard of Psion) :-(
thanks a lot! regards! saj
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Date: 17 Feb 2003 03:28:47 +0000
From: Keith Giles
Subject: Revo- Mako battery surgery
Paul Bishop wrote:
> Keith - you say your Mako is in Toronto for surgery. Can someone > tell me what battery surgery-upgrade is available, and what the > benefit is?
This was the only place that I found that offered the job. POS said it doesn't work on Makos - maybe I should use PhotoShop, create a RevoPlus label and glue it over the Mako label <G>). D&G has nevere answered my e-mail. As far as I can tell, SonicBlue's support doesn't include repair - at least I couldn't find any reference to it on their site.
>and what the benefit is?
That I won't know until I get it back and use it a while. I'll report on it.
Happy Cycling,
Keith
Sunnyvale, CA
http://home.attbi.com/~ohsix827/
Thought For The Day: Before you borrow money from a friend, decide which you need more.
All my outgoing e-mails have been checked by Norton Anti-virus.
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Date: 17 Feb 2003 03:54:28 +0000
From: Oscar Fuentes
Subject: Image viewer for S5mx
Hi!
I would like to read technical documents on my S5mx. Those are postscript and pdf files. Pdf+ is not up to the task (it still misses some character here and there). So the safest solution is to convert the documents to images.
The problem comes with the image viewer. So far the most convenient is MBMView. Converting a ps/pdf file to a multi-image tiff file is easy and MBMView handles it perfectly. This avoids cluttering the CF card with hundreds of files, too. But while going to register I read the sad news about the author and the impossibility of registering.
The other options I've tried deals with MBM and JPEG images. MBM's are big and not very convenient to produce. I was unable to tune GSView to produce acceptable JPEGS (they are either too big or bad
quality). Actually, my options are GIFs (and view them with the web browser) or Sketch. Somehow Sketch images are quite smaller than MBM's, but inconvenient to view due to the absence of zoom and scrollbars.
Is out there another application for viewing multi-image tiff files? GIF's? I saw on twocows a program named GipViewer but PsiWin 2.3.x refuses to install it saying "This version of Epoc Installer can't install Unicode applications" (translated from Spanish).
Regards,
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Oscar
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Date: 17 Feb 2003 08:10:22 +0000
From: "Marcus von Cube"
Subject: C++ / WLAN
Hello Kate, Ramez,
>From: Kate Head
>>>From: "Ramez Mourad" >>>Subject: C++ on netbook
>>>I would like to know if there is a program like visual c++ for the netbook.
You can check out EPOCEMX, a GNU C++ port for the Psion. Works under Linux (as a cross compiler) *and* directly under EPOC. I'm currently trying to port a command line FTP to the netBook, but I'm still fighting (those sources are much too "Unixish"). As far as I know, EPOCEMX can be found on Sourceforge.
>I have a radio LAN at home so I can share a dial-up internet connection among my PCs & Netbook, I can also use my main PC as an FTP server to down/upload files from any other PC & the Netbook.
I'm running an Orinoco Wavelan II (the one that obstructs the stylus slot). Otherwise it works well. I'm running the FTP-Server on my netBook and can access it from my OS/2-PC as a drive letter.
Marcus
http://www.mvcsys.de
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Date: 17 Feb 2003 08:26:07 +0000
From: "Marcus von Cube"
Subject: Re: Word crashes
T Thurston,
>When I try to create a new file in Word from >the file menu the program closes with an error message ("Reason= Code 1")
Looks like a corrupt Default template in \System\Templates\Word. Check if there are strange files in this folder (on C/D) and remove the offending ones.
Within Word, use Ctrl-N to create a new document. You can then select the template fro wich the document will be created. You can likewise save a document as a template (File->More).
Marcus
http://www.mvcsys.de
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Date: 17 Feb 2003 08:30:50 +0000
From: "Ian Chapple"
Subject: Re: EPOC DIGEST V1 # 175 (1)
>>Have you tried using Jotter, it's quite easy to get it to organise your To Do
lists
Put a couple of spaces in front of the headings e.g. <space><space>To Do Title
Put a single space in front of any sub headings
Use a number or letter of the alphabet in front of each To Do
Put a 'Z' in front of any completed entry
You can also expand this to have more than 1 To Do list in a single Jotter file, try using A1 for priority 1 items in To Do list 'A'.
Cant remember codes then expand the prefix by changing the 'A' to a memorable
code for example A1 could be HOME 1 for all priority 1 tasks to do at home.
Use the Jotter sort facility to get all the entries in the correct order.<<
Mike,
you could always try MyNotes, which is a ToDoList/Notetaking program that I've been writing for the last year. Notes can be created having either bullets and/or headings, they can be ticked off or striped out when completed, and there is a powerful sort facility.
It's available from
http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/ian_and_aida/mynotes.htm
Cheers, Ian.
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Date: 17 Feb 2003 09:35:59 +0000
From: "Pedro Gil"
Subject: Revo´s Battery once more
Sorry for bringing this up again, must be getting boring by now! But
there are too many doubts, as I have read so much information on the
revo´s battery. I to have the usual problem with the revo shutting off
at 80%, and use a home made battery pack (really easy to make, and cheap
too!).
http://www.portal-pda.com/guides/battcasing/battcasing.html
This website tells you how to take apart the revo, and some people have
changed the revos battery at home! And supposedly it works. Has anybody
tried this? What batteries should I use? And what about all this talk
about charging your revo in the refridgerator? Could someone please
help?
Pedro Gil
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Date: 17 Feb 2003 10:17:44 +0000
From: Franco.Cozzani
Subject: RE: EPOC DIGEST V1 # 176 (1)
Good morning everybody !
any news on the (possible ?) netBook II ?
IF ?
WHEN ?
WHAT kind of a machine ?
STILL running EPOC along CE ?
Thanks for any reliable piece of info.
Franco Cozzani
Bruxells
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Date: 17 Feb 2003 10:19:13 +0000
From: michael robins
Subject: Re: Dane-Elec 4 in 1 PC card adaptor
> From: Kevin Thorne
> ...I slotted in the MMC to the adaptor, put that into my "E" drive and got "disk not present".
I haven't got one of these - but a couple of things spring to mind:
1. Some of these adaptors have a strange layout of the 'sockets' and whilst some cards go in the right way up and the right way around, other cards need to be upside down etc - in other words maybe try putting the card in the other way up (or other way around) ? 2. Should you connect the adaptor to the PC before inserting the MMC ?
just my hapenny worth
Mike Robins
Thales Training & Simulation
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Date: 17 Feb 2003 13:15:15 +0000
From: "Sergio"
Subject: Cable repair: SRS GmbH - my experience
Hi there!
Just received my repaired Series5 this morning...
Thanks to "Poste Italiane" it layed 10 days at their local office waiting for someone of them to alert me...
But SRS (www.srsgmbh.de) was very quick at doing the job, they received the unit on 24/01 and sent it back on 30/01
Let's hope the "improved" cable has a longer life than the original one! I'll keep you informed...
Ciao for now
Sergio Alisi
Milano - Italy
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Date: 17 Feb 2003 13:22:32 +0000
From: vlad arghir
Subject: Re: EPOC DIGEST V1 # 176 (1)
> Epoc Digest wrote:
> The only way I have found round this is to just keep a Word document ready > and delete the contents each time I want to create a new file.
My 2c: deinstall the last application you added before this started to happen, do a soft reset (don't forget to back up). I would also like to know why these things happen, but I doubt I would understand the answer...
best,
vlad
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Date: 17 Feb 2003 17:10:47 +0000
From: Martin Guthrie
Subject: Fwd: Re: Psion Dacom lead cable
Reposted since last one omitted from digest for some reason. MG
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Subject: Re: Psion Dacom lead cable
Author: Martin Guthrie
Date: Sun, 16 Feb 2003 12:05:45 +0000
Reply to: J.
>>>>
Two months ago, I ordered one and PAID it 21£ ! online from :
//www.stardemuk.com/
Up to now I did not received anything !!!!
I sent 2 e-mails to their complaints department ...
which remain without answer <G>
So "Keep away from Stardem UK Ltd"
Jack
<<<<
Suggestion to Jack/anyone looking for modems (and sometimes leads); I bought a 2nd-hand 56K Psion Gold card + lead on eBay.co.uk (don't know if there is an eBay.fr or not...) for £21 total. Leads aren't quite as common but they do come up sometimes - and certainly cheaper. Probably better protection against fraud than buying direct too.
No connection with eBay, just a satisfied user, etc.
Best regards,
Martin Guthrie
www.pscience5.net
www.freepoc.org
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Date: 17 Feb 2003 17:10:51 +0000
From: Martin Guthrie
Subject: Fwd: Re: WLAN cards
Reposted since the last one got slightly corrupted on the digest. MG
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Subject: Re: EPOC DIGEST V1 # 175 (1)
Author: Martin Guthrie
Date: Sun, 16 Feb 2003 12:05:47 +0000
Reply to: "Mike Woodward"
>>>>
I have a radio LAN at home so I can share a dial-up internet connection among my PCs & Netbook, I can also use my main PC as an FTP server to down/upload files from any other PC & the Netbook.
<<<<
Can I ask what WLAN card you use in your netBook Mike (and anyone else FTM)? I'd like to get one but Psion don't list tested ones on their site (despite saying that they do!) and haven't yet replied to my email on the subject...
TIA,
Martin Guthrie
www.pscience5.net
www.freepoc.org
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Date: 17 Feb 2003 17:10:53 +0000
From: Martin Guthrie
Subject: Fwd: Re: plBeam on S7
Reposted since the last one got slightly corrupted on the digest. MG
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Subject: Re: plBeam on S7
Author: Martin Guthrie
Date: Sun, 16 Feb 2003 12:05:51 +0000
Reply to: "Bruce A. Knox"
>>>>
I recently downloaded the latest version of plBeam and registered it to my Series 7. Attempts to install the driver in the Control Panel repeatedly crashed the computer. PsiNT (PSILoc) customer support, when contacted, revealed that "Driver mode is incompatible with the Series 7". I asked whether they might therefore add my MC218 to the registration. They did this at once. Good policy, I'd say.
<<<<
I had similar problems using v1.30 on my netBook (it used to work fine on my 5mx). I've switched back to v1.00 on my netBook (needs a hard reset and a restore after uninstalling the app. to clear it out). It's a slightly more basic version but then the bells and whistles in v1.2-1.3 just irritated me anyway. More importantly; thus far it seems far more stable on the machine (fingers crossed anyway - I haven't given it anything particularly difficult to do yet!). I can email you a copy of v1.0 if you're interested.
Best regards,
Martin Guthrie
www.pscience5.net
www.freepoc.org
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Date: 17 Feb 2003 17:32:11 +0000
From: Itamar Engelsman
Subject: Police cameras (UK people only)
Hi all UK readers,
I have been busy over the last year or so to map any police speed cameras I pass by on my traveling when my Psion is connected to the GPS. I have now 267 cameras, mostly within the North-West London area, but also some in different areas of London and highways, mapped. I have used my own specific coding for these cameras (Sp = speed, Tl = traffic light and Bus = bus lane). Below you will find a sample of the listing which I transfered form the OVR file to a text file with the program "Makeover" :
-0.25774,51.55243,"Sp-e"
-0.25987,51.55197,"Tl-w"
-0.26399,51.54843,"Sp-ne"
-0.27724,51.54034,"Sp-ne"
-0.29267,51.53046,"Tl-s"
-0.29151,51.52170,"Sp-n&s"
-0.29134,51.51748,"Tl-s"
-0.29757,51.51341,"Bus-e"
Is anyone interested and/or prepared to add to my list with cameras anywhere in the UK ? You can gather the details with Route- and/or Streetplanner, but also with any GPS. All we need really is the longitude and latitude of the camera, the type and the direction. In return you will receive (ir)regular updates of the file which you can use in your own programs. For further details or information contact me "off list".
Best regards,
Itamar Engelsman
London, UK
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Date: 17 Feb 2003 21:15:03 +0000
From: Rolf Brunsting
Subject: Re: Orange PAYG
Dear Andy,
<< I was not impressed with the Orange person who, when I told her that since swapping the SIM card and waiting for the update to be sent, said that it was perfectly normal that the reception indicator would show zero signal strength until the SIM update had been received >>
Errrrmmm ... how is the phone supposed to receive the update when it's not connected to the network (zero signal)?
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Kind Regards,
Rolf Brunsting - Darp - Netherlands
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Date: 17 Feb 2003 21:15:05 +0000
From: Rolf Brunsting
Subject: Re: Backup and restore
Dear Daniele,
<< I had thought that the PsiWin backup process would also recognise deletions >>
It does - when a file is no longer on the Psion the copy that's in the backup on the PC will be moved to the archives when you're using the PsiWin's archive functionality. When you don't use archives the file will be removed from the backup.
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Kind Regards,
Rolf Brunsting - Darp - Netherlands
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Date: 17 Feb 2003 21:15:07 +0000
From: Rolf Brunsting
Subject: Re: False Representation?
Dear Itamar,
<< I suppose all S5(MX) users are dissatisfied with the screen cable, specially those who needed to have it repaired >>
Your supposing too much here, Itamar. The people who's Series 5(mx) screen cable hasn't failed have no reason to be dissatisfied with it. Nor is it a given that the people who's Series 5(mx) screen cable has failed are dissatisfied.
<< In the time of the ups5 digest we tried to establish a pattern but did not succeed. But ... we counted 271 subscribers with S5(MX) machines so let's here from some of you a/ if you had the screen cable problem, and if so b/ after how long from purchase and c/ how often per day on average you opened and closed the machine >>
This won't give you the data that allows you come to any satisfactory conclusion as you have to collect data on *all* Series 5(mx) machines. You can't say anything when you only collect data on the Series 5(mx) machines with a failed screen cable. Note that the accuracy of what people supply on the "how often per day on average you opened and closed the machine" question will be rather suspect.
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Kind Regards,
Rolf Brunsting - Darp - Netherlands
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Date: 17 Feb 2003 21:15:09 +0000
From: Rolf Brunsting
Subject: Re: future of Nokia 9200 series
Arent,
<< Nope , the 9200 is now on its way out , it will be superceded by the 3650 , the N-Gage and the 6800 >>
When are you going to supply the evidence for this?
<< only the first one being a full Symbian device , the latter two use only the Symbian kernel , the API and UI are Java- based >>
When are you going to read the Series 60 design documents?
<< There was a very strong rumor about a successor late Otober/early November about a successor ( even prototypes being shown to insiders under NDA's ) but that project has disappeared in limbo >>
Which can also be used to show that the Non-Disclosure Agreement works - people in the know are keeping their mouths shut - leaving those who aren't in the know guessing.
I'm afraid you haven't learned anything from your "Sendo will relegate Nokia to the third division" debacle.
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Rolf Brunsting - Darp - Netherlands
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Date: 17 Feb 2003 21:15:11 +0000
From: Rolf Brunsting
Subject: Re: Parallel port CF readers
David,
<< No, I couldn't know that you were accessing the card via Windows 98 since you said and repeated that you were using NT and 95, and never mentioned 98 >>
What I wrote was correct at the time I wrote it and I've mentioned that the situation has since changed. When you can't handle that - poor you!!
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Rolf Brunsting - Darp - Netherlands
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Date: 17 Feb 2003 21:15:13 +0000
From: Rolf Brunsting
Subject: Re: False Representation?
Dear David,
<< Given the numbers of anecdotal reports on the Web of screen-cables failing well before 'many years' have passed, and since the manual doesn't mention any method of preventing, or even minimizing the likelihood of, such a screen-cable failure, does anybody here think that this statement in the User Guide constitutes a False Representation on the part of Psion? >>
I've had a look at the Series 5mx manual and can't find anything that can be interpreted as misleading or constitutes a false representation. The manual fulfils the documentation requirements as mentioned in the CE regulations, for example. And the sentence you quote from manual says that the Series 5 *should* remain in good working order for many years rather that *will* remain in good working order. It's therefore not an absolute guarantee as no company is able to supply such a guarantee.
Life expectancy calculations are based on statistical averages and the way a typical owner will use a Series 5. The statistics allow a number of devices to fail (much) earlier than life expectancy calculations indicate. There will also be a number that will fail (much) later, however. Though you can supply the information on how to calculate the life expectancy of a Series 5(mx) it's not something the average Psion owner will be able to do something with. What manufacturers do instead is to supply a few general recommendations or a few general Do's and Don'ts.
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Kind Regards,
Rolf Brunsting - Darp - Netherlands
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Date: 17 Feb 2003 21:15:15 +0000
From: Rolf Brunsting
Subject: Re: What are these files?
Dear Michael,
<< However, these particular system files are not critical to the overall running of the OS. Only if you've placed them on D and moved the card and then try to communicate via IrDA you might get into trouble. Could also be that the system defaults to use the components in the ROM >>
That's three questions in a row:
- Are they critical to the OS?
- Can they be placed on a CF card?
- Will the OS revert to the files in ROM when the CF card is removed?
Well ... I'm inclined to say that you can move them but I don't know for sure whether it's risk free.
<< I gave an answer and didn't judge if it was a good idea or not. I believe if people do mess around the system components etc., they're supposed to know what they're doing >>
When the questioner knows what (s)he's doing (s)he wouldn't have asked the question in the first place. As the question was asked, and you did supply an answer, you automatically take on some responsibility for when things do go wrong. The reason why I'm cautious answering questions like this one.
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Kind Regards,
Rolf Brunsting - Darp - Netherlands
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Date: 17 Feb 2003 21:15:17 +0000
From: Rolf Brunsting
Subject: Re: WAP
Dear Philip,
<< I recently got a (legit) copy of the Psion WAP Browser. What should I do with it!? >>
It fills a gap when your mobile phone doesn't have a WAP browser or can be used as an alternative to your phone's WAP browser. The advantage is that you can get a complete WAP page on-screen without having to scroll as the screen of a Psion is larger than that of a mobile phone. And there are several WAP sites that allow you get the same information as found on web sites but without the additional clutter and lengthy downloads. It's not necessary to have a WAP account with your mobile network operator as there are several WAP portals on the Internet.
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Kind Regards,
Rolf Brunsting - Darp - Netherlands
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Date: 17 Feb 2003 21:15:19 +0000
From: Rolf Brunsting
Subject: Re: Subscribers
Dear Sajid,
<< i think if psion were more affordable and have the expertise of marketing abilities as that of Microsoft we'll have subscribers belonging to all age groups >>
I doubt it as a handheld computer needs to fit into your daily activities. A handheld computer looses the competition with such portable electronics as the mobile phone, walkman/diskman and the MP3 player for the younger generation. The 15-25 age group in the Netherlands spends €75.= on average each month in call and SMS charges, for example. Which indicates the role the mobile phone has in their lives. The situation for (university) students is that they have to spend a sizeable amount on books, tuition fees and lodgings. It's difficult to justify the purchase of a handheld computer when you can store contacts and appointments on your mobile phone. While pen and paper is less expensive and more flexible for making lecture notes. I think it's easier for a student to justify the purchase of a desktop or laptop computer as they tie into the university's ICT systems with less of a hassle.
Then there's the aspect of time. Owning a Psion is one thing, participating on the Digest is another. Many people's interest in Psions simply isn't that strong. They own a useful tool and that's it. And there are phases in your life that you have to spend more time on other things - like starting a family and building up your career.
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Kind Regards,
Rolf Brunsting - Darp - Netherlands
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Date: 17 Feb 2003 21:56:26 +0000
From: Alan Morris
Subject: Re: Orange PAYG
<(Andrew Longdon) wrote:-
<< However, I was not impressed with the Orange person .... >>
Most have the same experience with Orange. Come to think of it, most companies are much the same.
<< I told her that since swapping the SIM card and waiting for the update to be sent, said that it was perfectly normal that the reception indicator would show zero signal strength until the SIM update had been received. >>
Andy the display you call a signal strength display is not a true signal strength display.
When I got my first cell phone (well known as a 'house brick' at the time) in 1987, I was puzzled by that display, as it was not what I expected, having true signal strength displays on my ham radios. The display is also 'slugged' so that small rapid changes are not shown, this gives the impression that the received signal is better than it is.
The display goes up & down even when not moving, so the signal strength is not changing. Cell phone base stations vary the transmitted power depending on the strength of your signal that it receives when you have a call in progress. Also there is a kind of beacon being transmitted that provides information like a free channel slot being available for you to use. So it could send a text signal to you, while there was no spare capacity for you to originate a call.
Having said that, it's way beyond the ability of the average Orange person to understand.
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Alan R Morris, G4ENS.
Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, UK.
Using a Psion 7 & Nokia 6210e
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Date: 17 Feb 2003 21:56:42 +0000
From: Alan Morris
Subject: Re: Backup and restore
Daniele Squarci wrote:-
<< I had thought that the PsiWin backup process would also recognise deletions. This behaviour is certainly useful if I accidentally deleted a file, but also means that "voluntary" deletions are preserved for evermore... >>
.... and to add to my first comment: how does the OS know that you decided to delete a file or that it was a mistake you made in deleting it. It will keep a copy of both.
That's why PsiWin works as it does.
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Alan R Morris, G4ENS.
Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, UK.
Using a Psion 7 & Nokia 6210e
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