Re: [NTLK] [OT] Nokia 770 vs. Newton

From: Apostolos Koutropoulos (der_admiral_at_mac.com)
Date: Wed Sep 28 2005 - 18:37:55 PDT


From what I have read about the device, it does not come with PIM software.
While it would be nice as an internet tablet, the lack of good PIM is
problematic. Although I am sure that someone could write the software for
PIM and other apps that are needed :)

On 9/28/05 7:39 PM, "John Hay" <oceancity_at_mac.com> wrote:

> Adyson,
> Wow, this product looks promising.
> I didn't see the price, do you know what it is?
> As for HR, this looks promising as well as the FAQ states
>
> How does the handwriting recognition work?
> When the handwriting recognition is turned on, you can write with the
> stylus on the screen, using your personal handwriting style. To input
> text with the handwriting recognition, tap the area on the screen where
> you want to write and start writing the characters.
>
> How do I train the device to understand my handwriting style?
> The device recognizes several different writing styles, but you can also
> train the device to recognize your personal style with the training
> program located in the control panel of the device."
>
> I think I my by psyched! Will have to stay tuned.
> Please post any new info if you are following this.
> Are you planning on getting one?
>
> I wonder what "negatives" this unit may have when compared with a Newton 2100?
>
> John <http://www.1234zzzz.com/pub/BlindCourtesyCopies.html>
>
>
> 9/28/05 ADyson issued the following and I have taken literary license
> to pass it along on a "Need to Know Basis" . . . ?
>> This is what I envisioned the iPod to be in a few years. If only we can
>> twists Steve Job's arm long
>> and hard enough to get his attention.
>>>>> Here you go; you can stop wondering:
>>>
>>> http://www.nokia.com/nokia/0,1522,,00.html?orig=/770

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