[NTLK] New ebook reader with open architecture and wacom touchscreen - newton-like possibilities??

[Kate Case]

Ah yes the touch screen (and being wacom I think it uses stylus input)  
surely allows for the possibility of handwriting recognition, and if  
it's pressure sensitive, all the better for drawing programs etc

Cheers

Kate

On 22/04/2010, at 3:35 PM, R A Parker wrote:

>
>
> On Wednesday, April 21, 2010 at 8:52 pm Kate Case wrote:
>
>> Connectivity?  Great screen res?
>
> I knew my comment would never be as funny as it was to me.  
> Meanwhile, I am just as amused at their offering. It's hard to  
> believe a BOD really thinks this device could compete (at that  
> price) in this market.
>
> The Newton. Time is not on it's side. Interest, admiration, and  
> sheer appreciation for what it does and how it does it, will never  
> disappear. However, Moore's Law tells us that the best is yet to come.
>
> Handwriting Recognition. It's a magnitude more magical than a touch  
> screen. I still see a future for this technology, especially in my  
> computing paradigm. I like the brainflow it allows me.
>
> I like my Newton. No need to replace it. I also like my ¡Phone. And,  
> I can't wait to get a hold of the NeXT great iThing. But until it  
> can transcribe and edit my thoughts like this 2100 I'm scratching  
> on... I'll be holding on to this titanium stylus until... Well,  
> someone already said that joke.
>
> Best regards,
>
> Ron
>
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