Future Projects with my T5

Here's a partial list of "enhancements" to my T5 that I'd like to do:

-Purchase a Bluetooth adapter to Hotsync via Bluetooth. I think wireless synching is the way to go...

-Find a dependable backup program. I'm currently evaluating BackupBuddyVFS Pro and considering it as a viable purchase. No fatal crashes have occurred with this one so far.

-Expand my use of email using Versamail.

-Install family photos into the Media conduit on the T5. There are so many pics to choose from.

-Work with video and convert a DVD movie to the SD card for viewing. Perhaps using the Kinoma EX Suite 3.0 or similar. Any ideas that are affordable/cheap/free and dependable out there?

More later...

Update: 03/31/05

-Purchased BBVFS Pro yesterday!!! I think it'll help with my backups as it has been extremely stable during the trial period.

A little bump in the road... (DIA crashed)

Well, I guess it was bound to happen sooner or later, but I experienced a slight crisis with the T5 this afternoon.

For some reason, the DIA area went completely white (blank) after installing a game (Astraware Cubis). Everything else on the screen remained "normal" and seemed to work properly. Strange event for sure.

Here's what I ended up doing:

1) I deleted Cubis using Uninstall Manager (plus a soft reset) and it still didn't restore the DIA.

2) Thinking it was a problem with SkinDIA, I tried to restore the default DIA scheme (plus another soft reset), but it didn't restore the DIA, either. Hmmmm...

3) I was lucky enough to have installed BackupBuddyVFS Pro (trial version for now) and ran a backup yesterday to my SD card. Because I couldn't think of any other possible reason that caused the DIA to disappear, I did a Hard Reset and restored the T5 to its previous backup. IT WORKED!!! The DIA was restored.

Now, because I'm here at work, I have to sync it up at home (or this weekend sometime...) as my most up-to-date data is stored on my desktop at home. After that sync, it should be back to normal.

As for what caused the DIA to crash, I have no idea. I know there are a few people out there who have experienced similar crashes to the DIA. I'd like to hear from you. Perhaps, we could share notes and find a common denominator as to the cause(s). Or, perhaps, it was a one-off occurance...

Update (03/19/05):
I did a hotsync at home and all is well with my data and PIM information.

My T5 Rocks!!!

I just wanted to give everyone an update on my T5 "adventure," so here goes...

This is probably one of the smoothest upgrades compared to all of the other Palm devices that I've owned (starting with the Palm III many years ago).

Besides the list of programs on my previous post, here's one listing additional programs that have been installed but haven't fully been tested/used:

-Adobe Reader v3.05 (build 20030923)
-MPG (Gas Mileage tracker) v2.1.1
-TealPhone v4.15
-Crash v2.14
-SkinDIA v1.33 (Registered)
-Velo's Blackhide LauncherX and DIA Skins
-Moon Phase v2.7
-SkyChart
-TimeCalc v1.5
-SolFree v4.3 (Solitaire Games)
-Yahdice v2.01
-Pinballz v1.70
-Pinballz2 v1.04
-Tetris v1.21
-Tradewinds v1.0
-Zap2016 v1.70

Although I don't plan on using Versamail and Blazer, they are installed but not configured.

As for the leather case, I chose the Krussel leather case.

I'm currently using the universal screen protector from Fellowes that needs to be custom cut. Because they're not specifically made for the T5, I'm considering the one's made byBoxwave, Brado, Martin-Field and Proporta. Any suggestions?

Thanks to all of you at the Brighthand Forum. You've really helped with all of us Palm users out there! Keep up the great work!

So far, so good!!!

After an overnight charge, I had a couple hours to do the following:

1) Installed PIM data from my T1 (Datebook, Contacts, Memos, ToDos, Notes).

2) Installed updated versions of the following programs:
-Aeroplayer v5.2
-Agendus v9.03
-Avantgo v5.7 Build 35
-FileZ v6.6
-LauncherX v1.1.1
-Pocket Quicken v2.03 (build 0083)
-TealPhone v4.15
-Uninstall Manager v2.70

3) Various Games

At this time, I would say it was an extremely smooth process to get everything that I wanted installed and to a point of "functionality" that I was satisfied with. It did take some time (2-3 hours) but I strongly believe that taking it step-by-step and getting it right the first time worked for me.

Overall, I would have to commend pa1mOne for this device. I know it's only day four with my T5 but based on my previous experences with other devices, this one's going to be a great one for me.

It's here, it's here!!!

I'm charging it up now and will start the process of installing all PIM data and third-party programs. I hope a systematic install will prevent conflicts from occuring as I've heard they have happened. Wish me luck.

New tips/ideas?

I currently use the following on my T1:

Aeroplayer v5.2
Agendus v7.01
Avantgo v5.7 Build 35
Docs-to-go v5.004
FileZ v6.6
LauncherX v1.1.1
Pocket Quicken v2.03 (build 0083)
TealPhone v4.15
Uninstall Manager v2.70

Has anyone experienced compatability issues with these programs on the T5? I'm already in the process of upgrading Agendus to v9.03 as there were issues with previous versions.

If you have, please provide your comments. Thank you for your input.

My T5 is in the mail!!!

Having used several PDA's in the past (Palm III>Handspring Visor>Handspring Visor Platinum>Palm Tungsten T), I've decided to make the jump to the Tungsten T5!

I'm hoping for the best transition with this device and have heard many praises (and frustrations) with it on many of the forums and message boards.

With that aside, I'd like to post my experiences in this blog to everyone who has this PDA, too. I hope that my postings will help all of you "users" out there and that our experiences are positive and fun!

Just a few more days until the blessed arrival...