Inspect Express Software

[Jeff Knight]

David,
Just be more careful with a Tablet PC since when you drop it (and you will at some point) it will be at least a $1,500 drop instead of a $350 drop for a PocketPC....plus they are harder to carry around with you as you are doing your inspection. A PocketPC is all you really need when actually collecting inspection data during the inspection. I always recommend trying a PocketPC first and if it does not work for you THEN get a TabletPC and use the PocketPC as a backup device.

Jeff

[Humberto Carvajal]

Originally Posted by kmcmahon

Well, I've been using Inspect Express Mobile for about a little over a month now on my Dell Axim. Took a little getting used to but I like it....a lot!. Takes me a bit longer on site as I am spending more time inputting data into the PDA, but it cut my time at home down a ton. I just input the custom stuff at home, enter the pictures and then I'm done. Cut my home report writing time somewhat over half and increased my site time by about 45 minutes. I'm geting faster inputting data on site, but it's only as fast as your PDA can handle and switch between different forms.
All in all, I give it a thumbs-up!

I just wanted to ask you if are still using your pocket pc and if you have cut your time down. I just ordered my Dell yesterday and am looking forward to it's arrival. Wanted to get some feedback from yourself and others that are using a handheld for thier inspections.

Regards,

[kmcmahon]

Sorry, I just saw this.

To answer your question, yes I am still using my dell pocket PC and yes it has decreased my hometime report writing time. Like everything else, it has a learning curve.
It takes a little longer on site inputting the data, but it's more than made up for at home.

[Humberto Carvajal]

Thank you Kevin. I giving it a try. Slow going becuase Im just so darn busy. I have entered a moc inspection and am playing with it a bit. Ill keep you posted. Thanks.

[kweiss]

I too still use my IPAQ. After 2.5 years I just had to order a new one. Downgraded a bit to save a little money because I don't use it for anything but inspecting and scheduling.

I love mine. My report is basically done on the handheld onsite. Report work at home is simply inserting pics and cleaning things up a bit spacing wise and proofreading. Works great for me because it goes everywhere with me during the inspection.

[Humberto Carvajal]

Originally Posted by kweiss

I too still use my IPAQ. After 2.5 years I just had to order a new one. Downgraded a bit to save a little money because I don't use it for anything but inspecting and scheduling.

I love mine. My report is basically done on the handheld onsite. Report work at home is simply inserting pics and cleaning things up a bit spacing wise and proofreading. Works great for me because it goes everywhere with me during the inspection.

And you do use InspectExpress right?

[dmoore3]

I use my TREO (Sprint) for mine. I think inspectexpress is the BOMB!!

Doug