From: Keith Owen (keyth.owen_at_gmail.com)
Date: Tue Feb 21 2006 - 07:56:26 PST
Alas, I only read about Wegener on the list last night, and I ordered
last week! I can only hope they do good by me, and that reports of
their bad service were isolated incidents. I'll give them a chance.
I know the eMate won't match a PowerBook, and that's fine. I just want
to have something that lets me type on the go in a decent word
processor, and do the occasional web search for fact-checking online
references (wikipedia, dictionary, etc.) while I'm at a coffee shop.
I'll even be happy if I don't get the wireless web-surfing, as long as
the word processing is decent.
Besides, I have a backup plan! I found a bargain-bin PowerBook 1400cs
($16) and with a little TLC and tinkering, I may get some use out of
it.
I just like the idea of the eMate because of battery life, durability,
and instant-on. The eMate was inexpensive, too- Even with upgrades. I
also know I like the Newton OS because it's straightforward and gets
the job done.
On 21 Feb, 2006, at 5:27 AM, Marcus Hammerschmitt wrote:
> At 09:20 21.02.2006, you wrote:
>> Hello all!
>
> Not meaning to demoralize you, Keith, but there are some possibilities
> for disappointment here. I was under timpression that Wegener had a
> poor reputation in terms of reliability and service (correct me if I'm
> wrong).
> Second, I've been using an eMate for half a year now. It is a wonderful
> device for plain text input. I love this thing being ready as soon as
> you
> open it, the keyboard is great. You can witness a little lag when you
> type away like hell, but I've never been able to outrun it properly. It
> connects to my WinXP machine over ethernet and Basilisk like a charm.
> But I can't imagine an eMate being a replacement to a Powerbook,
> memory enhancement or not. If 's got a 25 Mz processor, which accounts
> for a lot here. My eMate accepts my wireless card gladly, but honestly
> I would rather choose dialup for an internet connection and though I
> haven't actually tried it, I think more than mail is simply a pain on
> the eMate anyway.
>
> If you want a mobile Newton solution with a little more punch, go for
> a 2100 with a keyboard and an appropriate case.
>
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/concord/34490871/
>
> I can't promise you'll surf the net like a pro, but NewtScape & WiFi
> can give you a limited manoeuvrability. Even some fancier stuff is
> possible, like writing while listening to music:
>
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/concord/91374328/
>
> That might be the closest you get to a Powerbook experience in
> the Newton world.
>
> Best,
>
> Marcus
>
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