Also one of the biggest advantages beyond the speed
and size of the Newt is the screen resolution. It's
almost double that of the 120/130 so the handwriting
recognition is better and the graphics and legibility
of the text (for books and stuff) is better.
Ed
web/gadget guru.
http://newton.tek-ed.com (download Newton packages)
http://npds.tek-ed.com (my NPDS server and it's new
subdomain)
--- Jon Glass <jonglass_at_mac.com> wrote:
>
> on 5/29/02 7:39 PM, Donald Winiecki at
> DWINIECKI_at_boisestate.edu wrote:
>
> > How fast is the MP130 when compared to an MP2000
> for note taking (converting
> > cursive writing to text)? If I purchased a used
> MP130 would I be satisfied
> > with the speed of cursive to text conversion?
> Also, how is the MP130's speed
> > when typing through a Newton keyboard?
>
> I don't use cursive, but I think the 2100 is
> sufficiently faster to make it
> worth the extra size. Beyond that, the extra screen
> real estate also allows
> you to write more and more comfortably. I much
> prefer writing on my 2100 vs.
> my 130. The overall system speed is also a big
> bonus. I borrow my 130 now on
> occasion, and the overall slowness is quite
> frustrating. :-) As for the
> keyboard, if you are a fairly quick touch typist,
> you will find the the
> keyboard to be unable to keep up with your typing,
> and your mistakes will
> increase in all likelihood. Go for the 2100. That's
> my advice.
> --
> -Jon Glass
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