"Any tricks for your Pocket PC

There was an incident. A friend of mine bought a new car, and the next day, making out on the driver's seat upholstery, a hardened his own cigarette hole, came down in the preinfarction state ... I told him - either quit smoking or buy blankets. Do not listen ... A small handheld computer - not a cheap thing (especially if it's not a budget one hundredth Palm Series). When the thrill subsides first meeting, when is the excitement of recognition (Look, look - squiggles!), In full growth face challenges everyday use. Namely - nowhere who undertake the scratches on the PDA screen, chronic disease case called "shabby", chips, dimples and Shcherbinka. Do you think that is nonsense? It is not nonsense. Personally, I watched as a man from computer trouble in three minutes, turning gray hair (he bought doroguschy "Jornada" and, back home, emphasized carelessly threw her on the sofa cushions - so missed, you fool) ... No, no, I assure you, no nonsense ...

LCD odulyansion

It would seem - that might be easier on-screen labels? True, I still can not find it in computer stores. Where neither asking everywhere answer - "only with Pocket PC" ... Where I was so handheld computers? Pickle them, or what? Gypsies have stickers from a friend (I will not say where, though it MakTsentr). While seemingly give. Find the label only half the story. (Just found, labels can be purchased for $ 20, and, as many as five pieces, but complete with a liquid to clean the screen with a paper towel - yes I wipe something is not liked). It must also properly glued. And this is when my gold hands is almost impossible ... First, let's discuss - the hell we gave in this very label. What it does and why heals? Understand the question silly, for that matter, and the answer. The sticker is needed in order not to scratch the passive manipulator - staylusom "(note how the pronunciation, natural Oxford!) - Surface of the touch screen PDA. The idea of ​​stickers prompted by users. Long ago, when PDAs were as rare as we have now the turn of sausages, a lucky owner of a small typewriter slightly blundered and accidentally scratched the screen. Poraskinul he brains, and pasted on the wounded surface of the touch strip ordinary Scotch tape - just the place where a feather falls more often in the area of ​​handwriting. Solution rapidly caught on - first on Palm `s where the tape is sealed area Graffiti, then all other typewriters, where the same tape sealed everything. Since the strip of adhesive tape looked pretty challenging (though bandaged with tape infantryman), one of the producers figured to set up production of shaped stickers. And away we go ... In corporate (or non-original) labels on the screen there are some unpleasant features. First, some labels before actually using the account to trim the printed circuit on them. With normal hands all turns out well, with curves - not always. Labels without causing circuit can not prune, they are already trimmed to fit the screen PDAs. But these labels (as a rule, not branded) curl edge. Adhesive layer on the edges of dry film and then ill stick to the glass screen handheld machines. Another trouble - stickers caught the wrong size. I, for example Casio BE-300, and labels must be used on Pocket PC, whose screen is considerably larger. But more - not less, right? Pruning ... Now about side effects. Unfortunately, all the on-screen labels, I came across (or rather, the ones that I managed to scrounge) had a bumpy structure and a yellowish tint. With a touch easier - in a pocket typewriter separations are not engaged. And a little color distortion (for example, in games) has no special meaning. But the structure ... This increased optical density, due to which it is necessary to increase the brightness of the screen, and unwanted reflections - reflections.If a blank screen under a desk lamp can blind and can not dazzle - as povernesh typewriter, then a label under the same conditions, the screen reflects the light in unpredictable directions, and in depressing numbers. I do not know, maybe bumpy surface of a specially devised. But because of her machine does not look new and expensive. Like a screen shuffled sandpaper ... And the benefit of the stickers are? You bet! After six months of use (not my words - I quote the statement of more experienced owner) when changing the labels you will see a pristine blank screen, like a machine just yesterday bought. And without the stickers through the same six months the appearance of visible scratches, almost inevitable. Another reason to use labels - too soft surface layer of the touch screen. This plague seems to be suffering Jornada from Hewlett-Packard (keyboard - accurately). Dense label protects the screen from vigorous contact with the pen, without compromising the sensory sensitivity. But computer owners Psion screen labels almost do not enjoy. Especially on machines without the backlight - Psion Revo, Psion Revo Plus and Diamond Mako. The point here is that the label reduces the reflectivity of the screen and make the image illegible. Besides comfortable keyboard Psion can rarely use a pen. Even managed to games easier through the keyboard. Perot Revo users only use to select software options, and system-screen input, virtually no work. Why, if there is such a wonderful keyboard? Glued to the screen protective film is an art. It is necessary to achieve the same tight fit with no air bubbles. If bubbles are still formed, carefully drive them, not giving scattered large bubbles into smaller ... I trust this important cause women's hands. My, I repeat, in this sense too wrong. And the last. Undercutting soft label, leave a millimeter of space on the edge - make it a little less. In this case, the sticker will not be crept on, and chimes shell will last longer. The most extreme, the border area of ​​the screen anyway for anything not being used. Well, maybe in some kind of toys, such as ICBM, which I regularly "kill", firing rockets from behind the side of the screen ...

Life or purse?

Just do not be alarmed - this is not a robbery ... It is a reflection at the counter. Handbag for my computer choose. Or did his case. There is one amateur observation. Bags and cases for PDAs is better to look at computer stores and buy - in the ordinary. The same, "wallet" from Samsonite in the computer lounge is twice as expensive as in "sumochnom. Really, just yesterday bought ... No, not yet purchased, only to watch. But in terms of prices is not deceiving. However, in the "sumochnyh" stores (or specialized departments), the most convenient models may not be. In addition, for "pickpockets" fancy shops have little to offer. This product is not universal, specific (though I found exactly what you want). Let's look closely - do our computer special bag or case. That it gives to practical use. And why can not provide in principle ... Answer immediately - handbag (bag, purse), we need absolutely everything except computer owners Sony. These machines originally supplied with enough high-quality and convenient case that there is nothing better and come up with is impossible. On occasion a look at these machines in the store (ask to see, along with a cover - the demand for money is not taken). Evaluate design. Tough Leather (or psevdokozhanoe, depending on the model class CPC) basis, grabs the bottom of the machine, and flap with Velcro fasteners (said to be written by a dash, but I be forgiven, I do not know). Valve covers the entire front part of the machine, close the back (there holding the snout Velcro) and folds up. The most convenient case for other handheld computers constructed according to this principle.With such a tough cover hinged lid CCP can hide in a desk, because the leather and comfortable, and protects the machine is better - a spring at impact ... Another type of protective covers - "notebooks." They look similar to paper organizers and opened as the actual book. Cover cover, left side of laptop, equipped with pockets that can hold memory cards. The base is equipped with a valve with an opening or a pair of leather grips with adjustable distance between them. From the construction described above covers such as "notebook" can be distinguished by the fact that they take up in the pocket significantly more space. But defense and more thoroughly - cover leaves no open edges and corners Corps PDA ... Computer keyboard for Psion (and if you want all the others) are released semi-soft leather (and artificial materials - down to nylon) cases, clamshell. In the most curious (from my point of view) an original system of fixing the computer to the base case. This four blyambochki - Circles with a sticky layer of "fasteners". The bottom of the box completely lined with cotton fiber loops. On the back of the glue film circles. Remove the protective film, Glue circles to the back (the Psion to the bottom) of the hull machine and insert into the case. Pull it out is difficult for even the most - machine so dangerously smacked his lips, as if bursting a thick tarpaulin ... And you can work directly in the cover without removing the machine, but only opened a case. True, there are disadvantages in the use of "crib" to synchronize with your desktop computer. But this lack of any cover or sheath with fastening device. Must either continually pull the computer out of the case, or to use instead of "crib" separate cables ... Models of a great variety of carrying cases. There are those who put in all - and cell phone, and a paper notebook and pen set, and a whole pack of cards ... Only "pockets" of the computer is lost completely. This notebook has some, but not tiny baby. For adventurers can pick up a hard cover. This versatile case that is not bound to any particular model of PDA. It isolates the computer from moisture, dust, and partly a high (or low) temperature. Such cases often take the tourists who use portable satellite navigation receivers are GPS - to keep your apparatik from accidental damage. The product of the manufacturer should be preferred? A matter of personal preference, but I like the company's products Hama (range of just a giant) and its subsidiary Samsonite. Stylish, prestigious and convenient. It was from Samsonite, I found the most universal models that were released for the Pocket PC itself, not only for the iPAQ or Jornada. That company has released a Samsonite suitcase in which to live more comfortably my laptop.

In the footsteps of his uncle Plyushkin

There are very few - some stuff, but useful homemade ... No, take in hand soldering is not necessary. We'll manage the content of the wallet. The first - than to clean a computer screen, if it is dirty? Any non-corrosive liquids (not containing alcohol and solvents). They say good help "seconds" (if it does not pour onto the screen, but only slightly to moisten it a rag). But I would recommend still soft label, washable handkerchief and his own (soft) breathing. Well, here it is - ha! - And a quick wipe. Next - what to replace staff pen if it is suddenly scratching the screen? My God, yes regular wooden toothpick! The best arm, soft, tiny, cheap (only the name of some inelegant). What to feed the wrong time discharge the battery cars? Battery pack from SLR cameras, portable radios and so on. Such blocks of four dry cells are sold in stores and consumer electronics are not more expensive than 300-400 rubles (although power supplies for camera import substantially more expensive). If you do not have enough skill to pick up and solder the power cable to connect the PDA, look for ready-made device - it comes at us in Russia and is suitable to various models of handheld computers. Important note - do not confuse the polarity to the terminal computer, or can happen much trouble. Usually fresh energy to recharge batteries is built into the PDA battery ...What to take to the road along with the CCP? Of course, not "crib" synchronization, and a separate cable USB (or COM - whichever is used in your machine). Said to be very easy to modify the USB connector so that the power to recharge the battery can go directly from the contact bus USB (+5 V). I'm on such a revision is not made up his mind, and probably will not make up my mind. If you do not plan to bring a laptop, it is sufficient to capture AC Adapter Pocket PC and flash memory card that was on than to keep a record and then restore the system in case of failure ... And the owners of the most inexpensive and popular Palm m105, m100, and below is sufficient to capture a set of fresh batteries. That can be useful in software utilities? For me - only e-book. Love, you know, reading, lounging on the couch train compartment. A hitchhiker looking and - envy, envy ... Wow, some two hundred dollars, and so much happiness. The authors, translation:

Nikolai Yakovlev