hollis_f
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For a few years I've dreamed of having a field guide on my PocketPC. I have a few sound files, but that's about it. At least, it was until Saturday - when I went to the WildSounds stand at BirdFair. There I saw a big display of what I thought was the Collins Field Guide. But why were there a load of people gathered around. As I got closer I noticed the 'e' in 'eGuide' and my heart lept.
The program is now available from their online store for £89.95. It comes delivered on a 256MB SD card and automatically installs itself when you insert the card. All of the data is stored on the card, which means it uses very little of the PPC's internal memory.
There are entries for over 750 British and European birds, with audio for 450 of them (with more promised as a free upgrade). Each entry includes a large picture, giving ID features for adults, juveniles and regional variations (where appropriate). In addition there is the sound file (if it's one of the 450), a distribution map and a few pages of text info.
There is also a Log feature, where you can detail sightings with Species, Location, Date and Comments.
So far I've only had an hour, or so, to play with it. But it seems to be pretty stable and runs fast enough (on my 3-year-old iPAQ 2210) to be useful in the field. I'd love to see it running on a newer PPC with a 640x480 screen (rather than my puny 320x240).
I'll try to post some screenshots later in the week.
The program is now available from their online store for £89.95. It comes delivered on a 256MB SD card and automatically installs itself when you insert the card. All of the data is stored on the card, which means it uses very little of the PPC's internal memory.
There are entries for over 750 British and European birds, with audio for 450 of them (with more promised as a free upgrade). Each entry includes a large picture, giving ID features for adults, juveniles and regional variations (where appropriate). In addition there is the sound file (if it's one of the 450), a distribution map and a few pages of text info.
There is also a Log feature, where you can detail sightings with Species, Location, Date and Comments.
So far I've only had an hour, or so, to play with it. But it seems to be pretty stable and runs fast enough (on my 3-year-old iPAQ 2210) to be useful in the field. I'd love to see it running on a newer PPC with a 640x480 screen (rather than my puny 320x240).
I'll try to post some screenshots later in the week.