04-25-2005, 03:00 PM
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Executive Editor
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 29,160
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How do You Keep From Losing Your Pocket PC?
A reader emailed last week telling us that he had recently lost his second Pocket PC in six months. That brings up a very interesting topic: how do you avoid losing your Pocket PC? Do you have any technological solution to the problem, or do you have a system that helps you? Myself, I tend to do the "pocket check" - whenever I get up from anyplace, I pat my pockets to ensure that I have my wallet, keys, Smartphone, and Pocket PC (though I don't always carry each of those with me). Of course, it helps having a helpful wife with a good memory because I invariably ask "Umm - did I give you my Pocket PC to put in your purse?" :lol:
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04-25-2005, 03:09 PM
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Neophyte
Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 5
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There is an interesting product available from trackitback.com. For $3 a label you can stick these on any of your valuable equipment, register it on their website and optionally add a reward value. When somebody finds the unit the sticker lists their web site and a 1-800 number, a tracking number and a note that a reward is available. Trackitback will arrange to pick the unit up anywhere in the Western world and ship it back at your cost. They claim a return rate of 88%.
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04-25-2005, 03:17 PM
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Intellectual
Join Date: Apr 2004
Posts: 164
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PodZilla. 
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04-25-2005, 03:19 PM
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Ponderer
Join Date: Jan 2007
Posts: 102
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Because of the potential of losing my Pocket PC, I always do the following:
1) I keep all confidential data encrypted.
2) I activate the 4-digit password screen lock on the device.
3) I have a line of text that says, "Reward if returned to..." in the "Notes" field of the display screen, which includes my name and cell phone number.
As of yet, I haven't lost my Pocket PC device, and hopefully I never will!
ppcinfo
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04-25-2005, 03:26 PM
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Mystic
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 1,725
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I also do the pocket check, and try to keep my devices and wallet in the same pockets. It definitely feels strange when I forget my wallet or cell phone.
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04-25-2005, 03:29 PM
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Pupil
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 12
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Haven't lost the Pocketpc, but ...
... I have dropped it recently. And, in my haste to check if it still worked (worked fine) and to pick up the pieces (cover, stylus, etc. - 4700) ---- I didn't notice that the SD card was ejected.
I went back an hour later and the floor had been cleaned. So, I'm out an SD card ...
Jim
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04-25-2005, 03:39 PM
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Ponderer
Join Date: Dec 2004
Posts: 87
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Piel Frama case with belt clip. My device is always clipped onto me unless I am sitting or using my device. The weight reminds me that my device is safe and the device remains visible (while also being open for headphones so I can play MP3s). When it is not clipped on, the device is kept within my sight at most times (if not all times) so that I will never forget it. At home, I just ensure that it is on my computer desk (docked in cradle most of the time) so that if I forget it, it is still safe.
My system has worked very well so far. Perhaps it is just me though...
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04-25-2005, 03:56 PM
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Ponderer
Join Date: Dec 2007
Posts: 54
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4 digit password.
All sensitive data encrypted.
In case (Brando) with &/or without belt clip
Note of who to return to if lost + mobile no.
Proporta Freedom Keepsafe (sets an alarm off if device go more than 3 ft away from my body)
And its surgical attached by wire to my body as well:-))
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04-25-2005, 04:04 PM
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Intellectual
Join Date: Mar 2004
Posts: 241
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Easy. I used an entire tube of superglue to attach the 2215 to my hand. No worries at all.
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04-25-2005, 04:20 PM
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Thinker
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 412
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I've never lost my PPC, but I used to be a complete idiot about losing things. I once left may daytimer (pre pda days) in a rental car. Someone called saying they found it, but needed an extrodinary amount of money 'for shipping and handling' to return it. I told them they just won a free daytimer and to call me if they didn't need it anymore.
I travel a lot, so I'm always in the position of leaving something behind. I've learned over the years to do the following:
- Every time I leave my office or house, I have a personal items count. This is the number of things that I could leave behind somewhere or things I could set down. This becomes my 'magic number for the day'. So, for instance, my purse, my coat, my briefcase, etc. Every time I get up from sitting down, finish using a payphone, board the plane, etc, I do the physical inventory count. Seems simple, but it has made a big difference. No need to remember WHAT I'm carrying as much as HOW MUCH.
- Every time I get up from sitting, get off the plane, get up from a meeting, use a payphone, leave a business, etc, I look behind from about 3 steps away to see if I left anything sitting there.
These two things made a huge difference in my losing things. Simple, and they work.
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