tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post3700903282098445458..comments2024-03-29T04:00:59.839-04:00Comments on Philofaxy: Filofax v Electronic CalendarsLauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03550291806241735598noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-42482825175071287312011-10-13T13:18:35.158-04:002011-10-13T13:18:35.158-04:00I use an iphone but only as a backup to my Finsbur...I use an iphone but only as a backup to my Finsbury slimline. It is so much quicker and easier to make a paper entry. And yes a week on two pages is definitely best.PaulMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05490801618358222547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-31167734578913091272011-10-13T13:13:41.601-04:002011-10-13T13:13:41.601-04:00I agree totally. My iphone is a backup to my Finsb...I agree totally. My iphone is a backup to my Finsbury slimline filofax. It is quicker and easier to make a paper entry into a diary. And yes, a week on two pages is definitely best.PaulMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05490801618358222547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-71017996107805127772010-12-11T05:51:58.047-05:002010-12-11T05:51:58.047-05:00I've never even tried the calendar app on my i...I've never even tried the calendar app on my iPhone, but I certainly won't be testing it after your comment! I like to be able to visualise my week, which is why paper planners are better than electronic calendars.<br /><br />Also, if the server crash at work this week that I kept me on Twitter for 3 days proves anything, it's that you should back up all appointments in a paper Milliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09080230941109677688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-39421203688901754452010-12-10T19:38:49.626-05:002010-12-10T19:38:49.626-05:00These last years I shifted from an electronic orga...These last years I shifted from an electronic organizer to a paper based system then electronic then paper ...<br /><br />For the moment I'm using a combination of the two systems. What made me use my ipod touch for at least part of this system was the purchase of the Pocket Informant app that let me do more sophistacated things than the native calendar app. You may want to take a look to theUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03408550038268196901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-84003463643034163232010-12-08T21:40:01.791-05:002010-12-08T21:40:01.791-05:00I use my iPod Touch for when I'm on the go and...I use my iPod Touch for when I'm on the go and don't have my planner with me. Every week I enter my schedule into my Google calendar, which syncs with the touch. I can then refer to it if I need to. I don't plan anything using it, however, since the Filofax is the master calendar. I also love the touch for the wi-fi capabilities. It works perfectly with my Filo.WellPlannedLifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14639851771653623399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-84096610781624711392010-12-07T03:53:43.485-05:002010-12-07T03:53:43.485-05:00Hi. A First timer.
I have been a huge fan of pen ...Hi. A First timer.<br /><br />I have been a huge fan of pen and paper, and I still keep a common book/diary that I write in with my fountain pen, but I have started using my iPhone 4 as my calendar/To Do list keeper/address book, and retired my paper based system.<br /><br />I used to be a cynic, but once you set up the iPhone to sync with your gmail/contacts and google calendar the first time, Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10624821785157295496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-50989823727835316582010-11-29T21:33:00.902-05:002010-11-29T21:33:00.902-05:00For those struggling with task management, you mig...For those struggling with task management, you might want to check out the Autofocus method (http://www.markforster.net/autofocus-index/). I use it with a 5x7 notepad that I carry around, but it could easily work with a Filofax.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-14724926533048981352010-11-29T18:48:33.510-05:002010-11-29T18:48:33.510-05:00I agree, I've got a Blackberry Pearl as an ele...I agree, I've got a Blackberry Pearl as an electronic organizer, but my Filofax in Pocket and A5.<br />I find both work together perfectly.<br /><br />Andypilgrimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11867036866840110207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-26539902950322858182010-11-29T11:40:31.999-05:002010-11-29T11:40:31.999-05:00What can I say.. I love organizing tools. I even h...What can I say.. I love organizing tools. I even have a few of those Casio digital diaries. And at one time thought they were superior to paper.<br /><br />But paper is more permanant and FLEXIBLE. Need more fields? Need to add a customer history for just a few contacts and not all of them?<br /><br />Open the rings and add a blank page.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-72544073753792383212010-11-29T11:27:18.216-05:002010-11-29T11:27:18.216-05:00I love my iPod Touch but I don't use the calen...I love my iPod Touch but I don't use the calendar at all. I use the contacts list, however, but mostly out of paranoia. Several years ago, on holiday, I left my Moleskine with all my English addresses in King's Cross Station. Last year my computer went down and took my e-mail address book with it. In the summer, my husband dropped is mobile in a lake - a really deep lake. I now have Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-10346235049596999192010-11-29T09:56:34.915-05:002010-11-29T09:56:34.915-05:00Dear Steve Morton,
great post, almost nothing to ...Dear Steve Morton,<br /><br />great post, almost nothing to add!!<br /><br />Just one more thing;)<br /><br />I prefer my iPhone's address book, because it has much more space. Unfortunately, I have not yet found a Filofax address layout to meet all my needs. There's just too much information I need to put in it: address(es), mail addresses, contacts (AIM, Skype etc.) multiple phone Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-7218211420907579272010-11-29T09:28:40.611-05:002010-11-29T09:28:40.611-05:00As you may remember from my post about Tecnology v...As you may remember from my post about Tecnology vs paper, Me and technological diaries do not get along in any way shape or form, however I also have an ipod touch which I love! But no matter how many different calender related ap's I download the filofax wins every time!Hayleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02762809087711811813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-44459806480604435202010-11-29T08:33:12.942-05:002010-11-29T08:33:12.942-05:00Me to. I use my Blackberry as an address book, co...Me to. I use my Blackberry as an address book, communicator and as a backup diary. So I duplicate FF entries into the Blackberry as its always to hand, whereas I don't carry my FF everywhere. From a planning point of view and as first place to enter dates the FF wins over any gadget that I own or have owned (its been quite a few!). The best electronic planner I owned was the Psion Series Garhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08959660551474347879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-7213428405059703152010-11-29T08:27:36.662-05:002010-11-29T08:27:36.662-05:00Totally agree! My iPhone is horrendous with its ca...Totally agree! My iPhone is horrendous with its calendar functions, to-do lists etc. I'm sticking with my paper based diary. I've got a raspberry Personal Metropol but have bought the Rabbit diary from Ginko!! <br /><br />My New Year Resolution is to stick to one diary next year!!!Deborandumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943727136159933320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-67444398596717307882010-11-29T08:07:46.175-05:002010-11-29T08:07:46.175-05:00Steve I totally agree. Nothing beats a Filofax for...Steve I totally agree. Nothing beats a Filofax for managing your calendar. Although the Apple gadgets are great I never use my iPad or iPhone to manage my diary and busy life. You are a kindred spirit! Enjoy your new toy :-)caribbean princesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01732674178611729478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-24520295026970150312010-11-29T08:05:43.902-05:002010-11-29T08:05:43.902-05:00Nice post, Steve. I've got a BlackBerry alongs...Nice post, Steve. I've got a BlackBerry alongside my FF Hampstead on my desk right now, and I agree absolutely with your thoughts. The BlackBerry, to be honest, is a better contact book than the Filofax could ever be (especially the way I keep adding people to it), but as a diary it will never be able to match the Filofax, because the week view (mine has one, at least) is useless for anythingAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com