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jjones User is Offline Posts:5105 Veteran Member
03/05/2007 2:23 PM Alert 

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nx8lgary User is Offline Posts:5 Occasional Poster
03/05/2007 3:37 PM Alert 
I would love to have it on PDA and would love to be a tester.

Gary Hughes
tboucher User is Offline Posts:8 Occasional Poster
03/05/2007 3:38 PM Alert 

I would be willing to be a tester too.

Tim

cjwalton User is Offline Posts:319 Veteran Member
03/05/2007 3:47 PM Alert 
Hi Jeff,
Count me in for testing please. I'm off to N.India at the end of this week so can't do anything before April. Pity I can't do some field testing this trip!
John W
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achapman User is Offline Posts:2 Occasional Poster
03/05/2007 3:56 PM Alert 
Hi Geoff,
I'm currently using Pocket Bird Recorder, which is quite useful in the field but it can be improved. I'd gladly share my experiences and beta-test birders diary (mobile).

Regards,
Andy
jkboone User is Offline Posts:15 Moderate Poster
03/05/2007 4:06 PM Alert 
I'm in as a beta tester Jeff. I will be in the same boat as John W., but off to Peru instead. Take care.

jon
Sally Jo Gibson User is Offline Posts:1 Occasional Poster
03/05/2007 6:03 PM Alert 
I would be willing to be a tester.
Sally Jo Gibson
johnniegtx User is Offline Posts:28 Reliable Poster
03/05/2007 8:27 PM Alert 
I would love to be a tester. I currently have a PDA I use quite a bit.
johnniegtx User is Offline Posts:28 Reliable Poster
03/05/2007 8:28 PM Alert 
Count me in, I would love to be a tester.
snowyowl User is Offline Posts:25 Reliable Poster
03/06/2007 5:48 AM Alert 
I would love to have BD on my PDA (Palm) but cost would be a factror. $50 approx would be fine. I would be willing to be A TEASTER.
Kim Tarsey User is Offline Posts:35 Reliable Poster
03/06/2007 11:09 AM Alert 
Hi Jeff
A yes here from the UK! I would be willing to be a beta tester, cost would need to be <$50, I have pocket p.c platform.
cowboyinbrla User is Offline Posts:270 Veteran Member
03/06/2007 2:10 PM Alert 
Heck, I'll buy a PDA just for this-- depending on the functionalitythat could be expected. I realize this is "early stage" but it would be nice to know a few generalities as they become available. For instance, would this be a "record new sightings only" kind of software, that uploads into the desktop version of BD, or would you be able to view past sightings on the PDA once it's synchronized? Either would be useful, but I might buy a more powerful PDA, for instance, if I knew the software would be able to hold all the desktop data too; whereas a lower-end model might be sufficient if all I'm going to be able to do is add & edit new sightings for later synching.

Kevin
jjones User is Offline Posts:5105 Veteran Member
03/06/2007 4:21 PM Alert 
Posted By cowboyinbrla on 03/06/2007 2:10 PM
Heck, I'll buy a PDA just for this-- depending on the functionalitythat could be expected. I realize this is "early stage" but it would be nice to know a few generalities as they become available. For instance, would this be a "record new sightings only" kind of software, that uploads into the desktop version of BD, or would you be able to view past sightings on the PDA once it's synchronized? Either would be useful, but I might buy a more powerful PDA, for instance, if I knew the software would be able to hold all the desktop data too; whereas a lower-end model might be sufficient if all I'm going to be able to do is add & edit new sightings for later synching.

Kevin



Hi Kevin,

Excellent input. Is that something that would be considered valuable? Having all or a subset of your past sightings downloaded to the PDA?

My initial vision was only to have the ability to record sightings on the PDA in the field, and then have then auto-uploaded into BD upon your return to your computer. The PDA should contain checklist info and location info - which you would choose (see Handheld beta forum if you are a beta tester) among other things.

Jeff


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jjones User is Offline Posts:5105 Veteran Member
03/06/2007 4:23 PM Alert 
But - do not go out and buy your PDA yet until we settle on the platform for sure.

fyi

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jbaird User is Offline Posts:56 Veteran Member
03/07/2007 6:39 AM Alert 
Posted By cowboyinbrla on 03/06/2007 2:10 PM
Heck, I'll buy a PDA just for this-- depending on the functionalitythat could be expected. I realize this is "early stage" but it would be nice to know a few generalities as they become available. For instance, would this be a "record new sightings only" kind of software, that uploads into the desktop version of BD, or would you be able to view past sightings on the PDA once it's synchronized? Either would be useful, but I might buy a more powerful PDA, for instance, if I knew the software would be able to hold all the desktop data too; whereas a lower-end model might be sufficient if all I'm going to be able to do is add & edit new sightings for later synching.

Kevin

Hi Kevin:

I'm sure you know, but the PPC has limited program storage for data unless there is an installed storage card.  We have to be concious of this and the amount of data that we are talking about.

Thanks for the suggestions.

John.

Hugh User is Offline Posts:16 Moderate Poster
03/07/2007 7:26 AM Alert 
Hi Jeff, I would be willing to work with you.
Hugh
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