Re: [NTLK] portable bluetooth computers

From: RossO (newton_at_ordersomewherechaos.com)
Date: Tue Dec 23 2003 - 12:45:12 PST


> And on a mildly related topic, if the purpose of a MessagePad is to
> have your computer in your hand, what is the fuss about keyboards?
> Doesn't that defeat the purpose of an MP being handheld? To me the joy
> of using an MP is being able to jot down the information into whatever
> application you're using at the time.

SPEED.

I don't know about you but I can type twice as fast as I can write. If
I could *add* a bluetooth keyboard to the existing handwriting
recognition, I'd be in Heaven.

(no really, I mean it. I'd so be there:

http://intel.jiwire.com/wi-fi-wireless-hotspot-portland-oregon-or-us-
heaven-cafe-46713.htm

)

.r.

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