Anyone use InspectIt?

[ddelaney]

I looked at this software, and it looks rather inviting. Appears to have alot of powerful features, at a great price.

Any feedback or reviews from anyone who has tried it, or uses it, or has tried the demo?

Thanks in advance for the info.

[ddelaney]

Nobody uses this?

[Greg Bell]

I have used it since 1999. It is easy to work with and produces a good report. Just like any software it takes time to become familiar with how things work. With the PDA I can write my reports in about 15 minutes.

[ddelaney]

Thanks for the info Greg. What kind of PDA do you use? Do you do all the core stuff on the PDA, and then add the pics and such on the home comp?

Also, when are you guys doing more training? We are interested.

[Greg Bell]

Hi David,

I use a Palm T3. I check off all of the data in the field then go home and hot sync. Then I just edit as needed and add the pics. It works great. When I started in the business there were not a lot of choices for software. That is why I went with Report Plus. Even today I think that the report is just as good as any other on the market and you can't beat the price. If you get it sign up for some of their conference call training sessions they really helped me a great deal even after using it for about 4 years.

I would love to be able to come back to my birth state for some training. Last time that I was in Charleston they were just starting to build the first interstate. I am planning my stops for the rest of this year now.

[John J. Passailaigue, Jr.]

I also use the inspect it program. When I first started out, I looked at the 3D reports and inspect u view or something like that and I went with the inspect it. Glad I did. I use the Palm Tungsten in the field and write reports inside of 30 min. usually. Unless it is a big POS, then I add picture with wording at the bottom. They have a lot of good features and I strongly recommend the $5.00 or $15 a month for tech support just in case there is something wrong. Thank God nothing has gone terribly wrong (knock on wood) with mine.

[rwand1]

I use to use Inspect It, and had bought the option of unlimited downloads. Then they broke their promise and wanted more money to essentially gain access to more downloads. I was not impressed to say the least as I feel they did not live up to their contractual terms. The InspectIt software (earlier versions) in my opinion were better then the current version. With the earlier version I found it to be more fine tuneable. The current version isn't as tuneable, but maybe they have changed that, I don't know.

[Greg Bell]

I have never had that problem with them wanting more money to download. I did have a problem with not being able to download but a phone call took care of that.

When we had the hurricanes in 04 I lost my computer and needed a disk so that I could install it on my new computer. They gave me the newer version for free. i thought that was really nice of them considering that they were not obligated to do so.

[rwand1]

Greg,

I think I originally paid $200, then last year I could no longer download. When I called they said it would cost an additional $120-150. I was not impressed and have not renewed. As far as I was concerned a deal is a deal. I also did not use Inspectit for everyday inspections, only inspections where the client did not attend.