06-14-2005, 04:00 PM
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Pocket Informant 2005 (Release 2) Now Available
There's a serious swag of feature updates and bug fixes in Pocket Informant 2005 R2, so head over to WebIS to check out what's new. For all existing Pocket Informant 2005 users, it's a free update. For all first time users, a trial version is available from Handango. The full version is selling for $29.95. [Affiliate]
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06-14-2005, 07:05 PM
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Pontificator
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Naaa. Think I'll wait to upgrade when I go to PPC 2005. Dealing with Pocket Informant preinstalled is a serious PITA when upgrading to a newer version. I hope they debundle PI when they roll out the image for 2005.
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06-14-2005, 07:21 PM
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Dealing with Pocket Informant preinstalled is a serious PITA when upgrading to a newer version. I hope they debundle PI when they roll out the image for 2005.
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What's such a PITA about it? I install to File Store and everything's cool.
-James
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06-14-2005, 07:54 PM
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I downloaded it. It's a free upgrade for 2005 anyway. So far I don't notice much more than button placement changes.
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Current devices: iPhone 3G. Previous devices: Samsung Epix and 1st gen 32GB iPod Touch BlackJack II, iPaq 6945, iPaq hx4705, Dell Axim x30 high, iPaq 3765.
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06-14-2005, 08:05 PM
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Thinker
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Originally Posted by Jonathan1
Naaa. Think I'll wait to upgrade when I go to PPC 2005. Dealing with Pocket Informant preinstalled is a serious PITA when upgrading to a newer version. I hope they debundle PI when they roll out the image for 2005.
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Why is it a PITA? I develop on a 4700 - so its something I use daily. About 20 people on our QA group are 4700 owners that install almost daily builds.
Yes, the original upgrades we had were problematic, but those issues were fixed AGES ago. At least 7 months ago. An install of 2005 - any release - on a 4700 works pretty much 99 times out of 100 without any issues.
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06-14-2005, 09:45 PM
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Originally Posted by alex_kac
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Originally Posted by Jonathan1
Naaa. Think I'll wait to upgrade when I go to PPC 2005. Dealing with Pocket Informant preinstalled is a serious PITA when upgrading to a newer version. I hope they debundle PI when they roll out the image for 2005.
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Why is it a PITA? I develop on a 4700 - so its something I use daily. About 20 people on our QA group are 4700 owners that install almost daily builds.
Yes, the original upgrades we had were problematic, but those issues were fixed AGES ago. At least 7 months ago. An install of 2005 - any release - on a 4700 works pretty much 99 times out of 100 without any issues. |
Well then I guess I'm special....
When I install over the existing install I get something about one of the exe's not being able to run. (Sorry I do not know the name off the top of my head.) and all the buttons that map to the various components of PI (Calendar, contacts, etc.) come back as if nothing is mapped to them. I uninstall PI, soft reset, reinstall and it works.
This happens EVERY time I redo my system. Happened last month when they release the new ROM and I downloaded 2005.
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06-14-2005, 09:48 PM
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Interesting then. Do you mind taking it offline so we can see what's going on with your system? Since the 4700 is the only PPC I use and install onto constantly to test CABs with, I'd like to see what perhaps you're doing differently. We can PM or do direct email if you'd prefer.
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06-14-2005, 10:03 PM
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Originally Posted by alex_kac
Interesting then. Do you mind taking it offline so we can see what's going on with your system? Since the 4700 is the only PPC I use and install onto constantly to test CABs with, I'd like to see what perhaps you're doing differently. We can PM or do direct email if you'd prefer.
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Sure and as an FYI its usually the third app I install after Mem Maid and tweaks2k2. I've never pinned down what is going on. :confused totally:
All in all its a minor annoyance. I wouldn't trade Pocket Informant for all the other PIMs in the world. 
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06-14-2005, 11:47 PM
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Much lighter file install file
(PITA = Pain in the A'you know what')
I noticed that the install file was quite a bit smaller and there appears to be a performance boost on my Axim. However, a slew of new features is not quite accurate. I count 13 features out of 100 or so bug fixes, features, foundational additions, etc.
RE: Install. I find it to be the best PPC application install out of any - including better than all their other software. I have never had a problem upgrading or installing. Just go right over the old version. These guys should consult out their install knowledge to others.
RE: Latest version(s). 2005 is a head-scratcher. I am still trying to understand what I paid for. I guess I don't want the hassle of upgrading later, and some of the bug fixes/optimizations are nice. But the product seems to be maturing in terms of new features. There were promises of some project management features a'la Agenda Fusion, but these promises are yet to be fulfilled....
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06-15-2005, 12:56 AM
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Intellectual
Join Date: Apr 2004
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Originally Posted by alex_kac
Yes, the original upgrades we had were problematic, but those issues were fixed AGES ago. At least 7 months ago. An install of 2005 - any release - on a 4700 works pretty much 99 times out of 100 without any issues.
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Alex,
Can PI 2005 R2 6.1 be installed to iPaq File Store to save RAM on iPaq hx4700, or does it still have to go to RAM?
Cheers,
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