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darkplaces
Guest
i am rather impressed with the pda access to ukcaving, a simple fast functional access. works a treat with my new palm tungston TX wireless pda. 
cap n chris
Well-known member
Is it cave-proof? i.e. shock-proof, mud-proof, water-proof, drop-proof? Does it cost less than a pint of Butcombe (standard unit of currency, beyond which everything is blanket-classed as "wildly expensive")? Do you need to be able to read or write to use it? Are the batteries rechargeable? Is it manufactured by Oldham?
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Walrus
Guest
It works pretty well on my old K750i on GPRS too - and that didn't cost me a penny! :tease:
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darkplaces
Guest
No, No, No, No, No, No, Yes, Yes, No.
But I can access remotely (if a wireless network is reachable) or store locally on it rigging guides, surveys, maps, pictures of entrances, descriptions, phone numbers etc for when I am 'in the field'. When I dont want to carry my laptop or leave it in the car while caving, mine exploring or exploding gates.
It was slightly expensive but then I am a geek who likes technology toys, I would like to see a pda built by Oldham!
But I can access remotely (if a wireless network is reachable) or store locally on it rigging guides, surveys, maps, pictures of entrances, descriptions, phone numbers etc for when I am 'in the field'. When I dont want to carry my laptop or leave it in the car while caving, mine exploring or exploding gates.
It was slightly expensive but then I am a geek who likes technology toys, I would like to see a pda built by Oldham!
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emgee
Guest
cap 'n chris said:
If you stick it in a waterproof case then yes yes yes yes no no yes no. Mines survived a few trips underground. Mainly cos it's too expensive to leave in the car. But it's also an extra spare
light source and could keep you entertained whilst waiting to be resued. They don't like being
dropped in streams though I've lost two like that.
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Mine Explorer
Guest
[quote author=c**tplaces]
... I would like to see a pda built by Oldham!
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The PDA part would be functional but nothing fancy...
...but boy would the battery weigh a ton on 'yer waist band (standard 16Ah offering I suspect)
... I would like to see a pda built by Oldham!
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The PDA part would be functional but nothing fancy...
...but boy would the battery weigh a ton on 'yer waist band (standard 16Ah offering I suspect)
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darkplaces
Guest
Handy for surveys I guess (rather then sport caving). Does any survey software exist for pdas? The survey may include descriptions of points of interest and it would be a pain (and inject errors) to have to transfer from wet paper to pc. I may start looking for a tough cover for my new little toy.
cap n chris
Well-known member
Aha! But Oldham do make pdas. Here's one!....
The Oldham Mark Seven, Handheld Ready-Reckoner[/colour]
"It's a slide rule, a diary and a protractor, all-in-one!"
Celebrity endorsement "It makes my life carefree and joyous...."
The Oldham Mark Seven, Handheld Ready-Reckoner[/colour]
"It's a slide rule, a diary and a protractor, all-in-one!"
Celebrity endorsement "It makes my life carefree and joyous...."
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darkplaces
Guest
@ Oldham 'PDA' - the words pda in no way was ment to convay the idea of 'portability'.As for our Celebrity endorsement - Mick McNamara - "It's in the darkness I see the boys face..." - was that quote right, more like "It makes my life carefull and joyless...."
I'v just installed something that gives c**tplaces the same functions but not as pritty as the ukcaving pda access.
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emgee
Guest
cap 'n chris said:Aha! But Oldham do make pdas. Here's one!....
The Oldham Mark Seven, Handheld Ready-Reckoner[/colour]
"It's a slide rule, a diary and a protractor, all-in-one!"
That's much too recent technology for something built by Oldham it doesn't look like it's got valves in it for a start not to mention Williams Tubes.
As an aside when I was at school the school computers used valves and relays and were analogue output was by burning paper using a high voltage spark. The pupils maintained them cos they were too modern for the staff to cope with. Can you imagine what health and safety would say to that these days?
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emgee
Guest
c**tplaces said:
Yes.
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darkplaces
Guest
er, which ones and were can I get it from?emgee said:
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Walrus
Guest
Les W said:
Just been and looked at that site and noticed the software will run on a Palm Vx... it just so happens I have a couple of Palm Vx's kicking around in a box - they are just gathering dust as they are so old I considered them obsolete (but they work so I cant throw them away - explains why I have mountains of computer stuff
). So if anyone can has a legitimate use for one (like surveying, not just to play with) I'll part with it in exchange for a beer or two! 
Les W
Active member
Walrus said:Les W said:
Just been and looked at that site and noticed the software will run on a Palm Vx... it just so happens I have a couple of Palm Vx's kicking around in a box - they are just gathering dust as they are so old I considered them obsolete (but they work so I cant throw them away - explains why I have mountains of computer stuff
I have been looking at buying an old palm for exactly that purpose off ebay. I'll swap you a couple of beers for one if you want.
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Walrus
Guest
Sorted! Where in the world are you?
