New PDA

[WalkerX]

The new PDAs are quicker and smaller, but there are still issues with freezing, and delays in the item`s scanning being confirmed, so it`s difficult to know if it has been recorded or not. Noticeably worse today in the rain.

[PostmanBitesDog]

For those who want to get really technical (such as tech geeks like me):

Zebra TC52x/TC52ax/TC57x Product Spec Sheet

[par4mrl]

Scan button in the wrong place. Power on button in the wrong place. Auto rotate is very very frustrating. This was a 150 million investment and I’d love to know how many posties were onboard with the trials. This is RM through and through and highlights why they are so far behind over companies in this market.

[ssdd]

Scan button in the wrong place. Power on button in the wrong place. Auto rotate is very very frustrating. This was a 150 million investment and I’d love to know how many posties were onboard with the trials. This is RM through and through and highlights why they are so far behind over companies in this market.

You know, I've kind of gotten over the scan/power button thing now, myself. Was a bit annoying at first. But the auto-rotate? Plus the fact you have to move your finger almost along the full length of the screen! There is another way to access the outdoor delivery screen, but it requires 3 taps. I found that to be just as, if not more, annoying. Don't know if there's any other shortcuts.

[PostmanBitesDog]

I'm annoyed that the new PDA isn't heavy enough to pound loudly on a customer's door.

[rambo1]

It is so light that you'll have a fair chance of catching it when it drops off someones window sill or wheely bin whilst you're filling out a 739. Anyone found out how well they bounce yet? They look and feel like a kids toy. I don't see them lasting too long.

[twoloops]

Balanced mine on a rail while I wrote 739 out & it fell about 7 floors down a stair well & survive.

[rubberbond]

It is so light that you'll have a fair chance of catching it when it drops off someones window sill or wheely bin whilst you're filling out a 739. Anyone found out how well they bounce yet? They look and feel like a kids toy. I don't see them lasting too long.

I agree , I think the casing isn’t sturdy enough , the buttons feel very cheaply made, although it did bounce the other day , when I dropped it , they’re as useless as ever in the wet.

[ssdd]

We've got 2 'New PDA' threads...

[PostmanBitesDog]

Yeah, I see that too.

PDA.jpg

The two threads should be merged, or one closed with a link to the other one that stays open.

[twoloops]

I’ve dumped the strap off mine, gets in the way.

[nightcrawler]

Balanced mine on a rail while I wrote 739 out & it fell about 7 floors down a stair well & survive.

[theargyspy]

Well so much for them being rainproof, they failed the first real downpour since we were issued with them, on delivery on tuesday we had our usual monthly average rainfall come down in one day and new PDA failed miserably... They expect us to work in all weathers, it's a shame the equipment they provide isn't up to the job