Reviews [<--] [-->] |
PocketExtra |
Information |
Author:
SYWARE, Inc. Company Web Site: http://www.syware.com/ Email: info@syware.com Version tested: PocketExtra Contacts and PocketExtra Synchronizer Price: $9.99 for Contacts and $9.99 for Synchronizer Category: PIM |
Tested on |
Desktop:
Pentium III - Windows 98SE (but works on all 32 bit Windows version) PDA: Jornada 720 US machine (but works also on PocketPC) |
Description |
PocketExtra
Contacts customize your Contacts database and add information,
drawings, and handwritten notes, this part is installed on the device.
The Contacts application does not allow to create other fields than
the ones that already exist. PocketExtra Contacts lets you have more
fields and in case you want to synchronize them with the desktop
version of Outlook (does not work with Outlook Express), then
PocketExtra Synchronizer is available and is installed on the desktop. In case you do not have Outlook or you do not want to synchronize, then you simply need to acquire PocketExtra Contacts. |
Features |
- Add additional information - Use color to highlight important information - Create simple drawings and handwritten notes - Create headings and group information for fast access - Speed data entry with dropdown lists, checkboxes, and a pop-up numberpad - Track dollar amounts paid or due - Track additional important dates - Track time, down to the minute - New fields can be: text, floating point numbers, integers, money, dates, time, drawings, and digital ink |
Documentation and help |
A very good built in help is provided and a PDF file is available on SYWARE Web page. |
Working with the software |
Before the
software is installed, your Contacts application looks like this: Once the program is
installed on your device, a new function "PocketExtra" is
available under the "Tools" menu: The layout allows to
add, modify, move, remove or change the color of the fields and is
very easy to use (as always with all SYWARE products). |
The desktop part |
If you intend to
synchronize these new fields with your desktop, then you need to buy
separately PocketExtra Synchronizer. Bi-directional
synchronization works automatically when your handheld device is put
in its cradle. |
Missing functionalities |
Regarding PocketExtra Contacts there is nothing to say, but for PocketExtra Synchronizer, we can may be regret that it works only with Outlook (not the express version or other desktop programs). |
Conclusion |
Great application that fill the hole of the Contacts application which does not allows to have new fields for a very small amount of fee. Again Syware provides great software for which until now I do not have found any particular problem, no crash, no lose of data. |
Rating |
JJJJj 4½ "J" on 5 because of the synchronization limited to Outlook. |