Donna,
Please share the information you gather with me. I am looking for
similar information.
Thanks~
Jane
Jane L. Brown
Anthropology/Sociology
Western Carolina University
Cullowhee NC 28723-9646
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Phone: 828-227-2444
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: HISTORICAL ARCHAEOLOGY [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of
> Donna Stubbs
> Sent: Thursday, March 16, 2006 3:34 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Requesting information on computers for fieldwork
>
> Hi all:
>
> We are considering what type of computing devices to use for
fieldwork and I
> would like to solicit comments or recommendations from anyone who has
> experience using PDAs, laptops, or notebooks PCs for archaeological
fieldwork. I
> have downloaded a stack of information on all three types, but would
like to hear
> from archaeologists who have actually used them in a field
environment.
>
> Specifically, I would like to know the following:
> 1) What type and brand of device was used?
> 2) What was the battery type and how long did it last?
> 3) How much storage capacity does it have?
> 4) What type of input was used (built-in keyboard, on screen touch
keyboard,
> etc.)?
> 5) How well did the input type work in field conditions?
> 6) How well did the device hold up in the field? - Durability (any
problems with
> dropping, dirt buildup, or other field situations), battery life, etc.
> 7) Was the software compatible with Microsoft?
> 8) What information were you entering? (GPS, artifact descriptions,
mapping . . .)
> 9) Generally, did it work well in the field and was it worth the
cost, (in dollars,
> training time, and field time)?
>
> I realized this is a lot of information to ask, but I would
appreciate any input
> provided.
> You may respond to me off-list at [log in to unmask]
>
> Thanks in advance
>
> Donna Stubbs
> Archaeologist
> ACR Consultants, Inc.
> Sheridan, Wyoming
>
>
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