Lets face it kids, User Interface is as personal as a toothbrush or shoe. We all have our personal styles that fit us best. It seems that the Newton/Psion/Palm/Visor game is all the
same too.
-CG
Ben Doughney wrote:
> on 6/7/00 3:32 AM, Prentiss.Gray@gecits.ge.com at
> Prentiss.Gray@gecits.ge.com wrote:
>
> > I have often thought that the
> > keys and mini joysticks they put on pdas are a good idea. Having to pull
> > out the stylus every time you want something is a pain. I am always tempted
> > to use my fingers instead.
> >
> > Has any one else looked at the Twiddler? It is a one hand input device that
> > lets gives you access to a full keyboard by utilizing a combinations of
> > several keys. Sounds complicated, right. It is, however it is also used by
> > fighter pilots to input data. They are a pretty busy bunch so there must be
> > some facility to it. Once again the price has held me back, it was about
> > $200.
> >
> > I don't mean to wander too far afield, I just like to "ask the experts"
> > about various PDA features. All part of my master plan for selecting my
> > next PDA. The central goal of my plan? Not to feel like a jerk for at
> > least 6 months after I buy it. I hear more and more good things about the
> > Psions.
>
> I personally like the "TrackPoint" that IBM have on all of their ThinkPads.
> I like this style of pointing device over the TrackPad found on PowerBook
> G3's.
>
> Ben Doughney
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