Re: [NTLK] Newton Instant Messaging

From: Newtvana (newton_at_ordersomewherechaos.com)
Date: Tue Feb 25 2003 - 17:36:10 PST


> So should I assume from the very low response to the above question
> about NewtJabber, that none of you heavy weight Newton people don't
> use NewtJabber to communicate with each other? I thought some you that
> tend to push the Newton's envelope would be using it on some sort of
> regular basis. Does this mean no one uses it? I guess I'm just curious
> because it seems like such a natural application now that we're all
> walking around wireless these days.

A) Not everyone responds during the day. some of us (should) wait till
they're off work...

B) Batteries drain fast when using WiFi and what's the point of having
a Newton if it's tethered?

For me, IM is not the the killer app for the Newton, as interesting as
it is.

...Ross...

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