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Old 5/23/07, 11:27 PM
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I have been an inspector for the last 3 years. I got my start with a company and I am considering going out on my own soon.
We use an open Office narrative report and it is fine.

I would like to stick with a narrative report and a tablet Pc.

What do you guys like?
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NACHI Gauge of course
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Old 5/24/07, 7:03 PM
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3D of course



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I picked up free copies of InspectVue, HomeGauge, and ReportHost at the convention and have been playing around with them since I got back. Previously, I was a big fan of InspectVue, specifically because of how it handled pictures, but I must admit that the three are running neck, neck, and neck right now. I think it's going to be a photo finish.



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#1) Porter Valley - InspectVue
#2) Home Gauge

Just my opinion. . .



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I use Home Gauge and love it, Their support staff is excellent as well.
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There is only the right one---Home Gauge.
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I also recommend InspectVUE, from Porter Valley Software.









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Old 5/26/07, 10:17 PM
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I checked them all out a few months back, and decided I liked InspectVue best. They are all fairly similar and adaptable, but InspectVue seemed to complement my previous style of totally narrative writing of reports.
And I like their attitude. If you've ever read Keith Swift's book "Inspect and Protect", which I highly recommed, you'll feel comfortable with a lot of the narratives supplied with the software. The support is good, with frequent updates.
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Old 6/5/07, 5:48 PM
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Look at Palm-Tech It's easy to use and they have a a good Demo.I like it but none are perfect.
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Old 6/5/07, 9:57 PM
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NACHI guage
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Old 6/5/07, 10:05 PM
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Jim, try them all, make your choice, and live happily ever after.



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