From: Jim Siburt (jsiburt_at_mac.com)
Date: Thu Sep 11 2003 - 16:53:07 PDT
So is the general consensus that someone design a new handheld using
the Newton or a Newton type OS?
Jim S.
>
>
> I have to agree. While the Newt's OS and functionality is second to
> none,
> it's physical design leaves some room for improvement. If I want to
> comfortably keep it at my side during the work day, I have to be
> wearing
> cargo pants. It's just wide enough to require my to spread my hand
> beyond
> what is comfortable, and it is rather heavy. I understand that the
> available technology in the Newt's day necessitated its size/weight,
> but I
> still find them a hinderance.
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