Re: [NTLK] The "Right" Newton

From: Eric L. Strobel (fyzycyst_at_comcast.net)
Date: Fri Mar 22 2002 - 09:10:18 EST


at the temporal coordinates: 3/21/02 9:48 PM, the entity known as Jeff
Abbott at jabbott_at_ninewire.net conveyed the following:

>
> I haven't yet purchased a Newton, but have been very impressed with the
> knowledge on this group. I'm a writer and am thinking of getting a
> Newton for the following daily chores:
>
> --calendar
> --contacts
> --to do lists
> --note taking (probably the heaviest use)/brainstorming
> --connecting to both a PC and a Mac
>
> My question, which I couldn't find addressed on the FAQ, is whether I
> can get by at that usage level with an MP 130 or if I should go the
> 2000/2100 route. I realize a decision like this is very personal, but
> there's still a good price gap between the models.
>
> If I'm not checking email, surfing the web, etc. do I need the power of
> the 2100? Are MP 130 accessories/parts far scarcer than those for
> 2100s? Opinions appreciated.
>
> Thanks,
> Jeff Abbott

I have absolutely no problem doing any of that on my MP130. I've never been
exposed to a 2x00, so I really can't say how much better those might be.
The HWR on the 130 is superb and can pretty much keep up with me, but then I
gave up cursive handwriting once I hit high school and took a few drafting
courses. Besides, you really can't write too fast on a Newt to begin with.
A keyboard is a must if you're going to be entering LOTS of text.

That said, the price difference right now between a 2x00 and a 130 just
isn't all that big. (When I bought my 130, for $100, the 2x00 Newts on eBay
were all going in the $300-400 range.) Given the extra speed, ability to
use ethernet, NewtWorks, the extra memory, the extra PCCard slot, the NewtOS
2.1-only packages that are out there, and the slightly bigger screen area,
I'd say that unless you can get a 130 for a ridiculously low price, go with
the 2x00 Newts.

- Eric.

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Eric Strobel (fyzycyst_at_NOSPAM^mailaps.org)

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