Re: [NTLK] PalmBook (was Newton21+kbd/Mate)

From: L.W. Brown <lwb_at_mac.com>
Date: Fri Sep 22 2006 - 11:52:12 EDT

The attached pix (as a jpeg) did not come with my message when I sent
it - the system must have stripped it.
Any suggestions?

On 22. Sep, 2006, at 11:42, L.W. Brown wrote:

> See attached (will show in-line in some programs)...
> I do like the idea of using extra space for storing things (esp.
> extra batteries). However, I think a more aesthetic effect could be
> created with foam-board (perhaps wrapped in some material like fake
> suede or), and a zip-closed notebook (with any "clip-ring" mechanism
> for holding paper removed). Cutting thru the foam could easily hide
> any connections, and allow them to be permanent (which was probably
> not possible using a hollowed out book). And, move the keyboard
> toward the "spine" to produce a more modern (or Mac-like) format
> (especially if all foam is topped/covered with a (semi)rigid
> plastic). Finally, I would prefer a different "keeper" from ribbon -
> perhaps clear fish-line in a heavy gauge, or even something more
> industrial built into the "spine" of the cover.
>
> In any event, this is certainly good food for thought using almost
> any Newt, but esp. a 2x00 in landscape, and might also result with
> only slight modification to an existing Newt-case...
>
> On 22. Sep, 2006, at 3:23, Jon Glass wrote:
>
>> On 9/22/06, Mr Jonathan Dueck <jonathandueck@yahoo.com> wrote:
>> any photos of it available anywhere that isn't
>> subscriber-based? I would love to see that. I've got a Tungsten that,
>> when its touchscreen dies, I just might try something similar with.
>> I've got a keyboard for it...
>
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