PDA Problems Spawn a Mini-Industry

[Janak Parekh]

<div class='os_post_top_link'><a href='http://www.siliconvalley.com/mld/siliconvalley/business/technology/personal_technology/5172487.htm' target='_blank'>http://www.siliconvalley.com/mld/si...ogy/5172487.htm</a><br /><br /></div>The article talks about the growth of an industry to provide repair services for PDAs. Too bad they don't mention my favorite, <a href="http://www.pocketpctechs.com">PPC Techs</a>; but they do have this very funny quote:<br /><br />"My PDA dropped in the toilet. I have been heating it and spinning it around in a sock but it doesn't seem to help. What about putting it in my refrigerator? It dries things out. Maybe my dehydrator? It dries our fruit."<br /><br />I hope none of <b>your</b> PDAs have ever been dropped in a toilet, and even if so, that you haven't refrigerated it... :lol:

[ctmagnus]

wrt stuff like PDAs and notebooks, I always get the extended warranty.

So far, I've had to send my iPaq back for touch screen damage 3x, toasted ROM 1x and damaged synchronization connector 1x. I've also swapped a dual PC Card expansion pack and an RS-232 cable. Seven exchanges and I haven't paid a cent. That's customer service. 8)

[Fzara]

I dont want to ask..but I my concious is forcing me to...Why in the world would you have your PDA with you on the toilet? And then what? You got some toilet paper and put it in the same hand?

This is def. the strangest story I've ever heard.

[Paragon]

I hope none of your PDAs have ever been dropped in a toilet, and even if so, that you haven't refrigerated it... :lol:

Nope, not my PPC. I did drop my Motorola Timeport in the porcelain throne though. Fried it good! My nine year old now has the coolest most realistic looking toy phone on the block. :)

It would be nice to see a few more options for PDA repairs. For Pocket PCs we are lucky to have guys like Leonard, and company at Pocket PC Tech. I think it is going to be increasingly more difficult to make a go of it now, with the cost of PPCs dropping (Thank You Dell :) ) Why spend the money to replace a broken screen when you can buy a new one for $200.00. It then limits the market to the higher (overpriced :)) models being worth the bother.

Dave

[R K]

I dont want to ask..but I my concious is forcing me to...Why in the world would you have your PDA with you on the toilet? And then what? You got some toilet paper and put it in the same hand?

This is def. the strangest story I've ever heard.

It could have fallen out from a shirt pocket as the guy went to flush the toilet.

[Jonathon Watkins]

It could have fallen out from a shirt pocket as the guy went to flush the toilet.

Same thing happened wsith my Nokia 3210 once. It still worked fine afterwards though. 8O

[Kaber]

Wifi PDA, DSL, and a trip to the WC.

http://news.google.com every morning before work.

[dean_shan]

Why in the world would you have your PDA with you on the toilet?

A lot of people take a book with them on the john. Now if one of those people got a new ebook they might do the same thing.

[Fzara]

R K, I didnt realize the shirt pocket thing. I had a diff. idea in my mind, but thanks for a take from another perspective.


Why in the world would you have your PDA with you on the toilet?

A lot of people take a book with them on the john. Now if one of those people got a new ebook they might do the same thing.

How long could anyone spend on the john MAX? Me, personally, spend no more than about 30 seconds. Now if you're one of those fat, constipated guys, then a book could be justified.

[WindWalker]

R K, I didnt realize the shirt pocket thing. I had a diff. idea in my mind, but thanks for a take from another perspective.


Why in the world would you have your PDA with you on the toilet?

A lot of people take a book with them on the john. Now if one of those people got a new ebook they might do the same thing.

How long could anyone spend on the john MAX? Me, personally, spend no more than about 30 seconds. Now if you're one of those fat, constipated guys, then a book could be justified.

Nothing like a good sweeping generalization to get the party going.....

[cludwig]

I've used both PocketPC Techs (http://www.pocketpctechs.com/) (mainly for upgrades, first to my iPaq and now my Phone Edition) and iPaq Repair (http://www.ipaqrepair.com/) (for battery troubles).

Great experience with both of them. If only most auto mechanics were as stand-up as these guys!

PS - I have had a phone get beer-soaked when it was in the same pocket as a clandestine bottle of suds... oops. :oops: But, like many drunks, it seemed functional once it "dried out." :wink:

[wiley]

I nearly dropped my PPC in the toilet this week 8O Luckliy it bounced off the rim and out. I guess my basketball skills (or lack thereof) saved me this time around :rock on dude!:

[FredMurphy]

How long could anyone spend on the john MAX? Me, personally, spend no more than about 30 seconds. Now if you're one of those fat, constipated guys, then a book could be justified.
Getting very off-topic: When you're an IT contractor on a good hourly rate, there's no hurry. I've managed to earn £15 while "on the john". :lol: Didn't have my PDA with me I'm afraid. That was back in my pre-WiFi newspaper days.

[Ekkie Tepsupornchai]

I hope none of your PDAs have ever been dropped in a toilet, and even if so, that you haven't refrigerated it... :lol:
I remember a thread on Brighthand about a year or so ago where someone accidently dropped theirs in... poor guy was subject to all kinds of jokes... I'll have to see if I can find that thread...

[Jonathon Watkins]

How long could anyone spend on the john MAX? Me, personally, spend no more than about 30 seconds. Now if you're one of those fat, constipated guys, then a book could be justified.
Getting very off-topic: When you're an IT contractor on a good hourly rate, there's no hurry. I've managed to earn £15 while "on the john". :lol: Didn't have my PDA with me I'm afraid. That was back in my pre-WiFi newspaper days.

Ah - so it's not just me that works out that kind of thing. :P Now for £15 you are either on a Really good rate, or are having Real digestive problems! 8O :wink: