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TIP: iPAQ and Other Pocket PCs

Make the Most of Your Pocket PC –
On and Off the Farm

• Carry your contacts list. Use Outlook (bundled free with most models) or another PIM (Personal Information Manager) to carry a list of names, addresses, phone numbers, and notes related to each person or company. Pocket Informant is a really great PIM that will sync with Outlook on your desktop computer.

• Use a to-do or task list. May sound silly to some, but I find it helpful to jot down to-do's as you think of them so you don't forget them. Include related notes, and check them off when completed so you only see a list of remaining tasks. Tasks not completed will carry over until you get a chance to finish them.

• Convert units. Easily convert between units of measure without carrying a calculator or trying to remember formulas.

• View reference notes and documents. Using new equipment? Put any available FAQs or reference manuals on your PDA for quick answers while you're learning to use it's features.

• View or enter data in spreadsheets. If you use spreadsheets for listing or analyzing data, you can put those onto your Pocket PC for use in the field.

• View weather forecasts for multiple locations. There are several options for adding weather information to your PDA. Sync with online weather sites for current weather conditions and forecasts for the coming week.

• Carry your calendar with appointments and reminder alarms. Set audio and screen alarms to remind you of appointments, tasks, or even medicine schedules.

Of course, Pocket PCs are also great for farm-specific applications with Trac Mate, Site Mate, Stock Mate, and Guide Mate, including:

• Field mapping

• Field record-keeping

• Scouting for weed and insect pressures

• Sampling soil data

• Logging data from controllers (like yield or veris data)

• Variable rate application, including use of prescriptions created by crop consultants and seed companies

• Livestock management

• Guidance display

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