WCP Handheld Version

« **on:** July 05, 2006, 12:52:03 pm »

In regards to a handheld version, before we start the coding we need to decide on 2 things, device and functionality. The functionality will be driven by the desktop application but I would like to hear your thoughts on the hand held devices this could possibly run on.

So far there are 4 ideas:

1) Palm Pilot running Palm OS
2) Newer PDA (iPaq etc..) running windows OS
3) Mobile phone version to run on java enable mobile phones (i.e. the ones you can play games on)
4) Window Cleaner Pro Device - This would be a small hand held similar to a palm but specifically designed and built for window cleaner pro.

Let me know what you think

Thanks

Ian

« **Reply #1 on:** July 05, 2006, 01:04:21 pm »

i use a acer n35 gps handheld running on microsoft pocket pc 2003 os

i think back up is important though on pda! i think if you put a vote as to who runs what may help!
as for the set up same as desktop, maybe with a tick box to say cleaned.

« **Reply #2 on:** July 05, 2006, 01:13:14 pm »

i think as George runs on palm - you should run on Window OS - then your product will run on a different platform and thus truly be a competitor to George and not an alternative

DC

« **Reply #3 on:** July 05, 2006, 01:17:18 pm »

Quote from: David 'Duck' Clare on July 05, 2006, 01:13:14 pm

i think as George runs on palm - you should run on Window OS - then your product will run on a different platform and thus truly be a competitor to George and not an alternative

DC

Hi David,

Thanks for the advice. Im thinking about creating a handheld version to run on each device as each one has its advantages and disadvantages, this poll is just to get an idea on the order of preference...i.e if most people have palms alrady (as they are cheap compared to MS OS PDA devices) then it makes more sense to code the palm version first.

Cheers

Ian

« **Reply #4 on:** July 05, 2006, 01:21:29 pm »

noooooooo! os first!!

makes sense to me ian!! follow the poll! as in palms! boo hoo i have os

« **Reply #5 on:** July 05, 2006, 01:24:33 pm »

Quote from: carl stanton on July 05, 2006, 01:21:29 pm

noooooooo! os first!!
makes sense to me ian!! follow the poll!

It maybe a case of both at the same time.

« **Reply #6 on:** July 05, 2006, 02:18:57 pm »

Hi iain. I run pocket george on my palm at the mo but would like to run a version on my pocket pc using os

Thinking of switching to your software in the near future as there are a few things with george I don't like.

Personally I think your price tag of £97 is too deer. I would only purchase your software after it's all finalized but wouldn't pay more than £60 for it.

Clear Vision

« **Reply #7 on:** July 05, 2006, 02:21:53 pm »

Can everyone provide specifics about the device and os versions they are running.

« **Reply #8 on:** July 05, 2006, 02:27:32 pm »

Quote from: Clear Vision on July 05, 2006, 02:18:57 pm

Hi iain. I run pocket george on my palm at the mo but would like to run a version on my pocket pc using os

Thinking of switching to your software in the near future as there are a few things with george I don't like.

Personally I think your price tag of £97 is too deer. I would only purchase your software after it's all finalized but wouldn't pay more than £60 for it.

Clear Vision

£97 for a piece of software to help you expand your business is not considered that expensive. To put it into perspective I had to purchase the software to develop WCP in which cost me £1,180 and on top of that I have to purchase another piece of software to enable me to code a version for windows os on a PDA which will cost a further £300

To me these prices seem high but they do what I need in order to grow my business, Im looking at the long term benefits of purchasing these pieces of software.

Just a thought...

Ian

« **Reply #9 on:** July 05, 2006, 02:37:25 pm »

Ian,

Don't know if this helps but I'm looking at the system information on my pocket pc & it reads

Microsoft Pocket pc
Version 4.20.0

Processor: Intel(R) PXA255

Clear Vision

« **Reply #10 on:** July 05, 2006, 02:40:34 pm »

Quote from: Clear Vision on July 05, 2006, 02:37:25 pm

Ian,

Don't know if this helps but I'm looking at the system information on my pocket pc & it reads

Microsoft Pocket pc
Version 4.20.0

Processor: Intel(R) PXA255

Clear Vision

Thats exactly what I'm looking for. I need to know what versions and manufacturers people are using so that I can code for these releases.

Cheers

Ian

« **Reply #11 on:** July 05, 2006, 02:43:53 pm »

Sorry guys you,ve all lost me i aint got a clue what your on about $:-\$

« **Reply #12 on:** July 05, 2006, 02:48:36 pm »

Quote from: ronaldo on July 05, 2006, 02:43:53 pm

Sorry guys you,ve all lost me i aint got a clue what your on about $:-\$

Hi Ronaldo,

I create a desktop application that helps you run your window cleaning business. I would now like to create an add on that runs on a hand held device. This way you can download your work list at the beginning of the day and maintain your jobs and debts in real time. Once you get back home/office you can then port the updates to the desktop version. Means you don't have to carry pen and paper anymore

Im asking for people what versions of handheld devices they have or would like to see the new software run on. If you want to know more about hand held devices then these are the biggest sites:

Palm OS : http://euro.palm.com/uk/

Microsoft OS: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsmobile/pocketpc/default.mspx

Hope that helps

Ian

« **Reply #13 on:** July 05, 2006, 02:54:58 pm »

Thanks Ian

i,m still a biro man and a calculator !

« **Reply #14 on:** July 05, 2006, 03:00:40 pm »

Quote from: ronaldo on July 05, 2006, 02:54:58 pm

Thanks Ian i,m still a biro man and a calculator !

No problem. You should download and try our software. There is a trial period and it will save you having to do all your accounts and manage your debts each month

Ian

« **Reply #15 on:** July 05, 2006, 03:59:42 pm »

Ian,

I just got back online. Had to do a re-format.

Please can you post the download link to your software.

Cheers

Clear Vision

« **Reply #16 on:** July 05, 2006, 04:03:52 pm »

Quote from: Clear Vision on July 05, 2006, 03:59:42 pm

Ian,

I just got back online. Had to do a re-format.

Please can you post the download link to your software.

Cheers

Clear Vision

www.windowcleanerpro.com/download.php

Here you can download the quick start guide and the full program

Im in our online chatrooms if you have any problems.

www.windowcleanerpro.com/support.php

Cheers

Ian

« **Reply #17 on:** July 05, 2006, 04:11:37 pm »

Thanks Ian

« **Reply #18 on:** July 05, 2006, 06:28:11 pm »

Quote from: Clear Vision on July 05, 2006, 02:18:57 pm

Personally I think your price tag of £97 is too deer. I would only purchase your software after it's all finalized but wouldn't pay more than £60 for it.

so what do you say to those customers you give price to and they say i think your price is to high i think your 10 clean should be 6!! just a thought!

what an old woman i am!! :

« **Reply #19 on:** July 05, 2006, 06:37:04 pm »

ian, hi hope your well!
if i buy WCP for the desktop will i have to purchase an up grade later on? if you know yet
Carl
to all, with us putting all this info of people, our customers on a computer how are we affected by the data protection act!?? just a thought

Poll

What device would you prefer to use as a handheld