>
> Ed Kummel wrote:
>> If I recall correctly, a company called Digital Ocean
>> created Newtons that were "ruggedized". Two of them
>> were called "The Tarpon" and "Seahorse
> ---cut---
>> So, as far as price is concerned...for other than pure
>> "Geek" factor, I couldn't see these things going for
>> that much more than a standard 120/130...although the
>> NIB may factor in extra bucks...Additionally, it will
>> also depend on what "add-ons" you have...do you have
>> the GSM or GPS modules? That would add greatly to
>> their value...How about the extra battery and battery
>> charger? These things had a special extra capacity
>> battery. This made the newton quite large and bulky.
>> Oh yeah...what color is the ruggedized boot?
>> I believe that's all I remember about these
>> things...While not exactly portable, they do have
>> added geek factor, so who knows...someone might want
>> to spend a little extra cash for a somewhat less
>> popular Newton...
>> Ed
>> web/gadget guru
>
>> --- Ted Ramsden <tramsden_at_shaw.ca> wrote:
>>
>>> Is anyone familiar with the SEAHORSE. I have 5
>>> brandnew still sealed in
>>> cartons and need to know what they are like and how
>>> they are similar and
>>> different to the Newton 2100 !
>>>
>>> Ted
>
I might be interested in one of these too, if the price is right. I'm
kinda fascinated with the idea of having a Newt that can do GPS. That's
the one thing that I really wish I could do with my either of my Newts
that so far can't be done (to my knowledge).
John
"Got Newt!"
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