[NTLK] Using Newton - Simple Pleasures

[James Steven Salibo]

I have several Newton Models (MP, 130, Marco, eMate) that I have used
through the years.  While I am still using most of them to some degree, I
would like to get an iPad to carry into client's offices to take notes on.
Can anyone recommend a good stylus input note taking app for the iPad.  I do
not need a Graffiti like application; I would be satisfied with just being
able to take notes in "electronic ink" and then transfer to my Windows
Laptop.  If it converted to text, then all the better. 

J. Steven Salibo
281-220-1061
jsalibo at comcast.net

-----Original Message-----
From: newtontalk-bounces at newtontalk.net
[mailto:newtontalk-bounces at newtontalk.net] On Behalf Of Forrest Buffenmyer
Sent: Friday, October 29, 2010 6:38 PM
To: NewtonTalk
Subject: Re: [NTLK] Using Newton - Simple Pleasures

> 
<snip>

>> While I agree that Graffiti was not the answer, the much larger and even
>> primal handwriting issue that Newton EXCELS at, is.  I could care less
that
>> the first version did not work well.  Ever try the first version of DOS?
Or
>> drive a model T?  Didn't seem to stop your further exploration.  From the
time
>> we first pick up a crayon and see the empty canvas of the wall, writing
is
>> ingrained.  The most revered writing is your signature.  We place
ultimate
>> conviction in handwriting.  I am at a loss to understand the lack of
interest
>> if fostering this form of user input.  Sorry, just my personal vent at
the
>> windmill.  Frustrating when you know it can be done right, because it
has, by
>> our green friend.
>> 
<snip>
 
After trying to learn Graffiti (I like to know what I'm criticising), hell,
I'd rather type on a virtual keyboard like the iPad's (or even the
iPhone's!) any time! :)
>
<snip>

The basic Graffiti was very easy to learn; Graffiti 2 (a.k.a. Jot) was much
harder.
--
    
I had a HandSpring Visor about10 years ago...I soon learned that Graffiti
wasn't actually writing, it was more the process of making calculated
strokes in a little square pad area that (hopefully) translated into letters
and words on the screen. While some could argue that the foregoing is a
rough definition of the act of writing, in reality the two are very very
different. From a writer's perspective, there's great pleasure in
writing--actually, on the screen--with electronic ink.

Thanks,
--Forrest
-- 
"Newton, come here...I need you." --Alexander MessagePad Bell
(Sent wirelessly from my NT MP2100 using Mail V)

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