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very ignorant question--

17 years ago

I sometimes ask questions that are so dumb I irritate some members. This is a warning that I have not kept up with technology and need moron instructions.

Several years ago, actually eons if measured in today's techmology, I had a Palm Treo. A computer guru friend had one and I bought what he had. I was a nursing supervisor and used the Treo to store hundreds of employee names and phone numbers. With the Treo in my pocket I could call in extra help from any phone in the hospital. I also stored a few small files regarding certain new procedures so I could help staff with questions. I am now retired and very much out of cutting edge thechical devices. I have a PC and a laptop that works wirelessly. I take it with me on vacations.

My new need is a device that can download files or apps from my computer and I can carry in my pocket or purse. Sort of like my old Treo which died and was thrown out long ago. What I envision needing is a memory card with its own display. I am recently diagnosed with celiac disease and while there is no medication or cure for the disease, a very strict diet that eliminates all gluten from wheat, barley and rye works well to promote good health. Wheat gluten is found is ablut 90% of all processed foods, from bread to soups, to salad dressings, to candy, etc. I want a device that will store thousands of brand name foods, flavorings, mixes, etc. so I can check each item in the grocery store before I decide to buy it. My old Treo would have done this job. Oh, I also had Solitaire on it and played the game whenever I was stuck waiting for something or someone.

I'm told that my old Treo type hand held is no longer made. Some people have fancy phones and store info on them. I do use a cell phone, but only for emergencies, so I have a Go Phone. If I bought a new "bells and whistles" cell phone could I get it to accept my phone number and stay on my Pay As You Go plan from AT+T? I wouldn't be unhappy if the new phone had a camera but I would never use it to check email or go online. I would never be willing to pay to have such a service. So, is there still a Treo type device made that I could use for gluten-free information, or maybe a cell phone with a great capacity to store and display information?

Thanks to anyone who has had the patience to read this, and bless you to anyone who might offer advice.

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Comments (5)

bpgreen
17 years ago
I think Smart phones (blackberry, iphone, etc) would be one option for you. Another option would be an itouch (like the iphone without the phone part of it).
owbist
17 years ago
Mudlady Your thoughts on a small device for holding the data may be good but you may find yourself constantly updating as food processors make minor adjustments to the ingredients. Our daughter who is a celiac finds this the most frustrating aspect of food buying.

I would suspect that Syracuse being a larger centre your bigger supermarkets will have a reasonable selection of gluten free ready to eat items and ingredients. You may even find specialty gluten free places.

Here in Ontario the supermarkets have made big strides in the last year or so with providing a gluten free aisle. Even our bulk food stores have section devoted to gluten free products.
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mudlady_gw
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Thanks bpgreen, I'm about to Google an itouch.
Owbist, we have Wegman's supermarkets here and they do have a small isle of GF foods. Problem is, so far the only food I will eat from it is the pasta. I keep chasing items I have seen recommended on the net and trying to figure out what "real" food I can still eat. Today I checked out Helman's mayonaise and Ken's ranch dressing. If I had that info with me in the store I could save a trip back home to research brands. I bought a Tops store brand sour cream because the only allergen listed was milk. There were some unknown (to me) ingredients that were Greek to me. Greek is OK, but wheat isn't. I live alone so I do have time to research and update lists. I don't think anything about eating GF is easy. I may no longer be in denial, but the anger stage is going strong. Maybe after following the diet religiously I will feel better and be more accepting of the diet.
jane__ny
17 years ago
Smart phones are expensive because you have to pay for internet service. How about a netbook? 10 inch screen, very thin and light. You wouldn't need internet, just use it for storage when you shop but would work wireless at home to check various websites for gluten free information. I do carry mine around in my purse. It is small but the screen is larger than trying to read on a smart phone.

Jane
genes
17 years ago
Wondering if a PDA may be something that would do the trick.
Here is a sample of one I found. There are countless others more expensive more more bells and whistles etc.
Just do a Google search for PDAs

Here is a link that might be useful: PDA's

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