28 Sep
2005
28 Sep
'05
9:28 p.m.
On Wed, 2005-09-28 at 12:19 -0700, Vintage Computer Festival wrote:
As I've stated before, the Psion Series 5 trumps
everything: full
keyboard, standard memory card slot, touchscreen, backlighting, works on
two standard AAs for about 40 hours (normal use, no backlighting), serial
port adapter cable, etc. Standard software includes web browser and
TCP/IP suite. I was able to find a freeware telnet client and, in
combination with my now defunct wireless internet modem, used to be able
to read e-mail off my server while driving down the highway (literally).
Looks pretty cool on the specs. Do you find the keyboard usable? General
reliability? Proprietary connectors, probably... is the serial lead
easily available? These seems to be going for about 30-100 pounds on
ebay. Then add the shipping cost from GB.
Genuine questions, not trying to make a comparison. My ideal compromise
between a PDA and a notebook would be something like the TRS-80 Model
100 but with a faster CPU, flash port, modern connectivity. But the
Psion leans too much toward the PDA end for me.
Your Palms are silly toys.
What list am I reading?
-- John.