InterNACHI


Go Back   InterNACHI Inspection Forum > Specific Inspection Topics > Inspection Hardware, Software & Publications

Notices

Inspection Hardware, Software & Publications What hardware, software, books, videos, etc have you found useful? What would you like to see more of? This topic is to discuss various inspection-related products and publications.

Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools
  #1  
Old 4/2/07, 9:24 PM
Evan J. Hughes Evan J. Hughes is offline
InterNACHI Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Thornton, Co
Posts: 15
Default Any Recommendations On Hardware For Reports

I am currently converting over to computer generated reporting and wonder what people's experiences have been with there hardware selection? I am thinking about either a laptop or a PDA, which one do you guys recommend. If you recommend one which specific models have worked for you. I only have enough money for one and want to make a good choice. I am fluent in PC's but not with PDA's. Any suggestions are appreciated. Thank you.

Evan Hughes
www.coloradoproinspect.com



Evan Hughes
Colorado Pro Inspect
10621 Cherry Street
Thornton, CO 80233
ehughes@coloradoproinspect.com
www.coloradoproinspect.com
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 4/2/07, 9:45 PM
Mike Hazelwood's Avatar
Mike Hazelwood Mike Hazelwood is offline
InterNACHI Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Bakersfield, Ca
Posts: 443
Default Re: Any Recommendations On Hardware For Reports

I use a Dell Inspiron 6000 lap top and love it...I suggest a really good printer, I spent the money and bought a Dell 5100cn color laser and love it, I only had to replace the black cartridge twice @ $50.00 ea. and the colors once @ 150.0 ea. all in one year, thats not bad for color laser and prints fast.

I can see a use for a PDA but I dont know about only using a PDA...I am thinking of usin a PDA in addition to my lap top to gather data while I actually perform the inspection.

Good luck.




Mike Hazelwood
Bakersfield, California
mike@calproinspections.com
www.calproinspections.com
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 4/3/07, 2:38 PM
dchew dchew is offline
InterNACHI Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: San Ramon, CA
Posts: 317
Default Re: Any Recommendations On Hardware For Reports

A lot depends on which software package you use and how you operate. I used AHIT's Inspect+ just because I like the way the report is formatted and that you can edit it with MS Word.

I didn't like their PDA version of the software just because it operates differently from what I do in the field. I use my own version of a checklist where I break down the house to individual rooms and systems. I used to have everything in a 1" binder with about 56 pages.

Now, I have everything on a tablet with the checklist in PDF format. I use a little program called PDF Anonnator which allows me to write on the PDF file just like I was doing with the binder and paper.

The end result is that it works for me.
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 4/4/07, 11:26 PM
Rick Oskirko Rick Oskirko is offline
New User
 
Join Date: Feb 2003
Posts: 2
Please Note: Rick Oskirko is a non-member guest and is in no way affiliated with InterNACHI or its members.
Default Re: Any Recommendations On Hardware For Reports

Sony has this:

http://www.ibtimes.com/photonews_new...age=42080&st=2

Full Windows Vista. My oldest son has used it for two months without any problems.
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 4/5/07, 12:41 AM
jkormos's Avatar
jkormos jkormos is offline
InterNACHI Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Medinah, IL
Posts: 641
Default Re: Any Recommendations On Hardware For Reports

All depends on how much $$ one has to spend



Joe Kormos
A-1st Look Home Inspectors Inc.
630-201-0933
Your 1st Choice in Property Inspection Professionals
www.a-1stlookhomeinspectors.com
www.a-1stlook.com
Let us look before you buy...for peace of mind
“Thinking is the hardest work there is, that’s why so few engage in it. ” Henry Ford
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 4/5/07, 1:39 AM
Joe Funderburk, CMI's Avatar
Joe Funderburk, CMI Joe Funderburk, CMI is offline
InterNACHI Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Hickory Grove, SC
Posts: 7,707
Send a message via Yahoo to jfunderburk
Default Re: Any Recommendations On Hardware For Reports

I couldn't imagine using only a PDA. Start with a computer and add a PDA later when the money ROLLS in. But you can get by fine with just a PC to write the reports on and a voice recorder for note taking.



“The things that will destroy America are peace at any price,
prosperity at any cost, safety first instead of duty first,
the love of soft living, and the get-rich-quick theory of life.”
Theodore Roosevelt


Joe Funderburk, CMI
Alpha & Omega Home Inspections, LLC
Inspecting Upstate SC & Charlotte Metro, NC
NACHI ID: NACHI05120170
www.aohomeinspection.com


Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Recommendations for software tdunn General Inspection Discussion 9 8/10/07 7:02 PM
looking for PIM software recommendations jeubank Inspection Hardware, Software & Publications 3 1/2/07 5:23 PM
central hardware water heater ccbrands1 Plumbing Inspections 2 12/31/06 11:46 AM
??????????? Software & Hardware??????????? jesposito Inspection Hardware, Software & Publications 5 9/13/06 1:33 PM
Building a new website...Market Hardware cowen General Inspection Discussion 3 3/8/06 5:39 PM


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 5:56 PM.


Popular Sections

:

All Sections

Inspection News

InterNACHI Membership

Inspection Standards

Inspection Education

InterNACHI Inspectors

Inspection Links

 

 

 

NACHI.ORG Statistics

 

 

no new posts