Re: [NTLK] (no subject)

From: GE (gerard.evrard_at_free.fr)
Date: Fri Jul 25 2003 - 13:56:04 PDT


Hello Les,

Thank you for your email, alas I'm not selling this machine for now.
Actually I got it (new) for a price quite comparable to those on
PaperPort's web site. They have been on the market for a long time, and
I believe they are somewhat a reference.

I agree that for typing the 200LX is good, but I would rather use a
Psion (a 5mx for example) for that matter, which apart from the DOS
compatibility is better IMHO, on typing and base software sides.

If you use third-party software, the 200LX strikes back, but it's quite
hard to find adequate software, as the PC platform is (for bu$iness
reasons) a very moving target. For example, there exists a version of
Derive (a CAS system) which runs on the 200LX, but it is probably very
hard to find (never seen).

So, good luck !
The best to you,
        G.E.

> Gerard typed on 25jul03:
> --I keep my 200LX boxed permanently for that reason
>
> How about giving it a good home where it will be used, but nurtured with
> loving care; just like its other dated hp brothers-to-be?:
> What do you want for it? ;-)
>
> --DOS (and a handful of icons/tabbed screens) interface seems
> --very dated now, while for example (!) the Newton, which is not so far
> --time-wise, remains a top value on ergonomy and ease of use.
>
> Right on; But, to get a SS job done quickly, you need to plug in a
> keyboard
> ... and portability suffers.
> Thanks for the ref. Didn't know the PP is still out there.
>
> Les van Rooyen
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> ZAR
>
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