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Gambit · 08-02-2001, 03:34 PM

The instructions specifically say to avoid rechargables. I thought I could get away with it because I got alkaline rechargables, which are supposed to be better for electronic devices and weren't around when my old Palm Pilot Pro was made. The voltage is a little different(lower) between rechargables and regular batteries, not usually enough to notice.
I guess it was different enough to mess up my Palm. Sigh.

And the problem with PocketC is that it requires a run-time library to be present when the program is run. OnBoard C produces standalone programs. Not really a problem for the developer (me), but if I choose to distribute any of my applications I want it to be as clean and simple as possible. Sometimes I'm picky.

(BTW, does pocketC have a resource editor? For pictures and forms.)

RazorDragoon · 08-02-2001, 07:52 PM

Batterys suck !
My Palm Vx runs on an internal power cell!

To recharge I plug it in the cradle

Mythril Gear · 08-02-2001, 09:54 PM

I hate to burst your bubble, but that IS a battery, and a rechargeable one too. However, it is probably a Lithium-ION type, which is the highest technology (i.e. High Voltage, Low Charging time, No Memory problems, stuff like that.) It's also a flat battery like in the World's smallest CD player, which allows the thing to be thin, and not clunky like mine.

Gambit · 08-03-2001, 04:31 AM

Ya, the cradle vs batteries issue is one I have thought about. Batteries mean you have to keep buying them, and throwing them out. One with a cradle means I have to be near the cradle, take the cradle on trips, etc. A little less flexible.

All else being equal, I think I would've chosen the cradle.

Aluscia · 08-03-2001, 08:33 AM

Now I have to save up for a keyboard for the thing... I'm going to be using it as my laptop at school, I think.

08-02-2001, 03:34 PM	#16
Gambit Forum wh0re Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DFW area, TX Posts: 744	The instructions specifically say to avoid rechargables. I thought I could get away with it because I got alkaline rechargables, which are supposed to be better for electronic devices and weren't around when my old Palm Pilot Pro was made. The voltage is a little different(lower) between rechargables and regular batteries, not usually enough to notice. I guess it was different enough to mess up my Palm. Sigh. And the problem with PocketC is that it requires a run-time library to be present when the program is run. OnBoard C produces standalone programs. Not really a problem for the developer (me), but if I choose to distribute any of my applications I want it to be as clean and simple as possible. Sometimes I'm picky. (BTW, does pocketC have a resource editor? For pictures and forms.) __________________ XMEN member Card-carrying DTM OKL Fish-napper Though a program be but three lines long, someday it will have to be maintained. -The Tao of Programming

08-02-2001, 07:52 PM	#17
RazorDragoon Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: The Core of Inferno Posts: 256	Who needs those?! Batterys suck ! My Palm Vx runs on an internal power cell! To recharge I plug it in the cradle __________________ Fools! With my armada of Meat Wagons, I shall crush all cities, and turn your allies into the undead weapon to crush you forever! BWAH HA HA HA HA HA HA! - Ordin Frostbane

08-02-2001, 09:54 PM	#18
Mythril Gear Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: MG's Apple Orchard Age: 41 Posts: 215	I hate to burst your bubble, but that IS a battery, and a rechargeable one too. However, it is probably a Lithium-ION type, which is the highest technology (i.e. High Voltage, Low Charging time, No Memory problems, stuff like that.) It's also a flat battery like in the World's smallest CD player, which allows the thing to be thin, and not clunky like mine. __________________

08-03-2001, 04:31 AM	#19
Gambit Forum wh0re Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DFW area, TX Posts: 744	Ya, the cradle vs batteries issue is one I have thought about. Batteries mean you have to keep buying them, and throwing them out. One with a cradle means I have to be near the cradle, take the cradle on trips, etc. A little less flexible. All else being equal, I think I would've chosen the cradle. __________________ XMEN member Card-carrying DTM OKL Fish-napper Though a program be but three lines long, someday it will have to be maintained. -The Tao of Programming

08-03-2001, 08:33 AM	#20
Aluscia Emo Queen 1000th Thread Main Forum Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: In a subterranean complex. Age: 41 Posts: 2,346	Now I have to save up for a keyboard for the thing... I'm going to be using it as my laptop at school, I think. __________________ Favourite Song of the moment - Pyramid Song - Radiohead

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