[NTLK] The day the Newton died it's final death...

Hello all,
I'm kind of a lurker on this board, and I haven't actively used my
2100 for quite some time (just haven't had the time to get everything
sorted out and really put in the effort). I've always been a huge fan
of the Newton and have owned several different models. I've also
owned a Treo 600 and currently use a 650. Even after all these years,
the Palm OS is clunky and barely usable when compared to the Newton
OS. While the Treo is alright, I've never effectively exploited its
potential (at least I don't think so) whereas I felt like I really
USED my Newton. That fact has always left me thinking how awesome a
Newton plus cell phone combo could have been.

Of course, that all changed today when I saw the iPhone. All I can
say is that I was completely stunned. Now, I know that many of those
here have an interest in the Newton as kind of a pet project and I
don't want to offend any of you. But, I do think that some of that is
because the Newton has always held so much potential coupled with the
fact that the palmtop market has seen such a lack of innovation.
Today, I think that all changed. For me, at least, the iPhone really
is revolutionary. Unlike all of the other alternatives out there the
iPhone is true Apple innovation just like the Newton was. So, for the
first time today I finally feel like I can let go of that nagging
little feeling in my mind that, even after all these years, the
Newton is pretty damn awesome. Today, the Newton WAS pretty damn
awesome, but now I welcome the future and it is the iPhone.

Sincerely,

--
George Qualley IV
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