Inspection Report Software

[mlarson (Michael Larson, WI Lic. # 1672-106)]

@bkelly2

Inspectvue

The Q1 is frigging PDA, don’t waste your money might as well use an etch-a-sketch. :mrgreen:

The Q, despite Brian’s poor eyesight is not a PDA and I actually have both.:shock:

I have recently purchased a Toshiba Tablet and do like the larger 12" size and keyboard.

If your eye site is good, the Q1 is a very capable machine and it also fits inside a covered clipboard but I can use the Toshiba more easily without my bifocals though I think a carrier with a handle would make it more secure.

The Q1 does not require a special pen to write on the screen(even a plastic mechanical pencil with a lead retracted works fine)
The Toshiba pen is special and it’s $40 if you lose it. Nothing else will work.

For the moment I am going back and forth between them.
If nothing else I end up with a spare in the event of computer failure.

As they say, different strokes for different folks.

hth

[nwagner (Nick Wagner)]

@iniquette

Sometimes they remind me of the two old guys in the balcony from the Muppets…

LOL! So true.

[rnewland (Robert Newland, JR.)]

@gquyn

Can anyone recommend a good inspection report software? Preferably something that works with a PDA.

Thanks,
Glennen Quyn

Hey Glennen, I recently purchased Homegauge Pocket PC as an add-on to Homegauge and run it on an IPAQ 211. I also purchased an Otterbox Defender Series caseto protect it on inspections. So far it’s working great. I carry it in the holster and pull it out as needed. After the inspection I sync it to my desktop and finish what’s left of the report.

Good luck!

[bkelly2 (Brian Kelly, AZ Cert. # 60234)]

@bkelly2

15 incher, my next purchase will probably be a tablet with a keyboard, best of both worlds.

The primary reason I prefer the larger computer screens is at the end of the inspection I go over my findings with the clients on my computer. It is much easier for everyone to see the report on a larger screen. :mrgreen:

[dmaricic (Dominic Maricic)]

@bkelly2

The primary reason I prefer the larger computer screens is at the end of the inspection I go over my findings with the clients on my computer. It is much easier for everyone to see the report on a larger screen. :mrgreen:

Are you just emailing the report rather than printing it onsite?

[belliott (Bob Elliott, 450.0002662)]

@mlarson

The Q, despite Brian’s poor eyesight is not a PDA and I actually have both.:shock:

I have recently purchased a Toshiba Tablet and do like the larger 12" size and keyboard.

If your eye site is good, the Q1 is a very capable machine and it also fits inside a covered clipboard but I can use the Toshiba more easily without my bifocals though I think a carrier with a handle would make it more secure.

The Q1 does not require a special pen to write on the screen(even a plastic mechanical pencil with a lead retracted works fine)
The Toshiba pen is special and it’s $40 if you lose it. Nothing else will work.

For the moment I am going back and forth between them.
If nothing else I end up with a spare in the event of computer failure.

As they say, different strokes for different folks.

hth

Ah Ha
So you feel out of love.

[dmaricic (Dominic Maricic)]

No, but he might have fallen The Q1 has a 7" screen too, I couldn’t work with a 2.5". You saw me on my 17" laptop in Chicago last week!

[belliott (Bob Elliott, 450.0002662)]

@dmaricic

No, but he might have fallen The Q1 has a 7" screen too, I couldn’t work with a 2.5". You saw me on my 17" laptop in Chicago last week!

Still trying to decide what to get next myself,but these tablets do not have the processor speed and ram I require for all my fun gadgets.

Even the one I have now is smoking because I discovered Quake Live Online.
I am not one for online gaming ,but…
Not to mention my voice dictation,graphic programs,HIP,and forum use all going on at the same time.
Now if the Q1 can handle it I am in. lol

[gquyn (Glennen Quyn)]

Thanks for all the feedback. I think I will go with HomeinspectorPro; looks loke something I will like. I’m new at this and want to find the right stuff. So, it looks like the Q1 is a good choice. What did you pay for it? Where did you get it?

[belliott (Bob Elliott, 450.0002662)]

@gquyn

Thanks for all the feedback. I think I will go with HomeinspectorPro; looks loke something I will like. I’m new at this and want to find the right stuff. So, it looks like the Q1 is a good choice. What did you pay for it? Where did you get it?

You can pick them up for $499 right now.
Dom has the info.
Welcome Hippie.

[dmaricic (Dominic Maricic)]

Great Glennen! I’ll send you the $100 off coupon via private message.

[dmaricic (Dominic Maricic)]

Check out our message board under the Computer section - http://www.homeinspectorpro.com/inspector-forum/6-Computer-Questions/ for a few links to buy the Q1 and reviews from guys using it.

[inspector_gadget]

If one doesnt care about PDA compatibility but wants something that can be uploaded to a site for customers to access… I find some on EBAY that come with a INACHI membership - cheaper than a membership alone… here’s one:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=310123016677