Re: [NTLK] Build your own Newton?

From: Adam Warner (lists_at_consulting.net.nz)
Date: Sun Oct 28 2001 - 17:12:41 EST


On Mon, 2001-10-29 at 10:41, Adrian Carter wrote:
>
> >
> >Imagine a newton the size of a palm doing things palms can only dream of
> >doing. Think it'd sell?
>
> I keep wondering if I'm the only person out here who is happy with
> the size of the Newton. I'm back at University again after my long
> summer break and the form factor is ideal for taking notes during
> lectures. If it were any smaller then I would more than likely be
> struggling like the guy next to me with the Pilot who has reverted to
> using pen and paper.

Also, let's not forget that the screen size is great for electronic
books. The non-backlit contrast is still a problem though (my guess is
that paper has at least twice the contrast--black against (stark) white
instead of green).

Regards,
Adam

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