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RE: Which OS?
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RE: Which OS?
Thanks,
Ricky
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The stylus is mightier than the pen!
RE: Which OS?
"The reason why most docs carry around Palm OS handhelds is because ePocrates is only available in the Palm OS. At least for now."
I wouldn't go THAT far! I use Epocrates, but I wouldn't characterize it as a "killer app". There are many other useful drug ref out there like Lexidrugs etc that are available on both PalmOS and PPC platforms. The main reason why many Docs etc use PalmOS pdas is basically b/c Palm was 1st and thus people are loathe to switch platforms after investing significantly so much time and resources into one. Also any Docs prefer PalmOS pda's IMO is b/c its simple and intuitive which is importatant for very busy health care professionals, many of which are not necessarily technologically inclined. Furthermore, as PalmOS pda's gain more powerful hardware specs in the future, the disparity between PalmOS pdas and PPC's will disappear in that regard. Having said all that, the medical pda segment is one industry niche that PalmOS definitely dominates and will probably continue to do so in the future. But the available software library for both platfroms is becoming increasingly similar...
RE: Which OS?
I do find I like the Palm platform better for use at school and in the clinic. I get a lot more done on it than I ever did on the PPC. I really only used the PPC for games or programming and rarely for any real work. Judging from the number of games and lack of useful software released for the PPC, I guess that is all everyone uses the PPC for. I always had the feeling it was just a super gameboy/cool video machine that every teenager wanted. It is far more powerful than the Palm, and I used to argue long and hard about its superiority, but I really haven't met many who use the PPC for more than games or MP3s.
RE: Which OS?
When in doubt, smile :)
DocGo-presently using Tungsten-T and SE P800
other medical PDA software
its a totally different approach to what is currently available on the PalmOS (especially within the US). the product is launched in Sweden, and, close to release in the UK, USA following. if your going to discuss medical software - might as well know the other software that actually exists *g* not everything is built in the US :)
// az
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