Re: [NTLK] Why use the Newton to surf the web/e-mail?

From: Stephen Swift (burnum_at_mac.com)
Date: Mon Dec 02 2002 - 16:25:50 EST


At 12/2/02 2:14 PM, Christopher Edwards (chris_at_ingramedwards.com) Wrote:

> So why use the Newton to wirelessly surf the web or check and write e-mail?
> The Newton is woefully inadequate for web surfing and, even though the HWR
> is great on the Newton, I bet it is faster to enter an e-mail via a real
> keyboard. The Newton does some great things. I myself use a 2100 but not for
> internet stuff. For that I use my Powerbook. Whay use a Newton as a Web
> Server. For the cost of a 2100 one could buy an old Mac for this and it
> would be faster.

I use a newt to take notes in class. Often the professor has notes on the
web. It's nice to download notes onto the newt and be able to use them in
class. I don't like to lug my powerbook to class. Also, its nice to have
AIM there in case I get bored in class. :-)

-Stephen

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