The AlphaSmart NEO--More Convenient Than A Laptop - CrimeSpace2024-03-29T10:41:17Zhttp://crimespace.ning.com/forum/topics/537324:Topic:156842?commentId=537324%3AComment%3A157707&x=1&feed=yes&xn_auth=noJohn, Thanks for the link! Lo…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2008-08-29:537324:Comment:1577072008-08-29T02:50:45.166ZAnne Frasierhttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/annefrasier
John, Thanks for the link! Looks like he had no trouble at all.
John, Thanks for the link! Looks like he had no trouble at all. I haven't used it outside, bu…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2008-08-29:537324:Comment:1576962008-08-29T01:27:47.826ZJohn Dishonhttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/whiteskwirl
I haven't used it outside, but I did look at it from all angles and close to my lights at home and I could always see it. I know it's not the same as sunshine, but it's dark right now. The Alphasmart Neo screen is not backlit, so that will help in the day time. The screen is like a graphing calculator, that kind of greenish color background, and the text is a clear black. Tilting the screen at any angle does not affect visibility the way a laptop LCD screen does.…
I haven't used it outside, but I did look at it from all angles and close to my lights at home and I could always see it. I know it's not the same as sunshine, but it's dark right now. The Alphasmart Neo screen is not backlit, so that will help in the day time. The screen is like a graphing calculator, that kind of greenish color background, and the text is a clear black. Tilting the screen at any angle does not affect visibility the way a laptop LCD screen does.<br />
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<a href="http://pdf.alphasmart.info/landrover_g4_challenge2006_report.pdf">Here</a> is an article from someone who used a Neo on his trip to Laos. He talks about being able to see well in the midst of midday sunshine.<br />
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Note: the linked article is a .pdf file. John, I just happened to thin…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2008-08-29:537324:Comment:1576922008-08-29T00:51:02.839ZAnne Frasierhttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/annefrasier
John, I just happened to think of this. I have an impossible time using my MacBook outside because I can't see the screen even when I'm sitting in the shade. How visible is the Alpha Smart text/screen when you're using it outside?
John, I just happened to think of this. I have an impossible time using my MacBook outside because I can't see the screen even when I'm sitting in the shade. How visible is the Alpha Smart text/screen when you're using it outside? saw somebody using something…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2008-08-25:537324:Comment:1572682008-08-25T03:34:23.407ZAnne Frasierhttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/annefrasier
saw somebody using something similar to this the other day. she said it cost 300 at best buy. it really was like a tiny laptop, but had wi-fi. very cool and very portable.
saw somebody using something similar to this the other day. she said it cost 300 at best buy. it really was like a tiny laptop, but had wi-fi. very cool and very portable. If you love Word 2003, stay f…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2008-08-24:537324:Comment:1571982008-08-24T13:44:29.960ZD. C. Hawkinshttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/CurtDaniels
If you love Word 2003, stay far, far away from Word 2007. They have moved everything. I have been using it for months and still have to stop real work to go find things that used to be accessed without needing to search or think.
If you love Word 2003, stay far, far away from Word 2007. They have moved everything. I have been using it for months and still have to stop real work to go find things that used to be accessed without needing to search or think. Though, just to chime in, the…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2008-08-24:537324:Comment:1571762008-08-24T02:52:19.033ZClair Dicksonhttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/ClairDickson
Though, just to chime in, there are full laptops you can get for $500 (or less, sometimes) They aren't as light, but they're small and fully functional. My Oldest Bother just got a $400 laptop with Vista and Office (maybe the scaled down version of Office? I don't know for certain, but thinking it was the "home" version without Access.)<br />
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I couldn't work on that small a screen. I need to see several paragraphs, to scroll quickly, and I'm in love with MSWord (2003, to be specific). But to each…
Though, just to chime in, there are full laptops you can get for $500 (or less, sometimes) They aren't as light, but they're small and fully functional. My Oldest Bother just got a $400 laptop with Vista and Office (maybe the scaled down version of Office? I don't know for certain, but thinking it was the "home" version without Access.)<br />
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I couldn't work on that small a screen. I need to see several paragraphs, to scroll quickly, and I'm in love with MSWord (2003, to be specific). But to each his own. My mistake it isn't the Neo i…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2008-08-23:537324:Comment:1571532008-08-23T20:53:49.444ZDeirdrehttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/Deirdre
My mistake it isn't the Neo its the Dana Alpha Smart and $319:<br />
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Dana combines the convenience and affordability of a hand-held device with the comfort and easy access of a full-size keyboard. Write a story, organize the week, record an appointment, read an eBook, and much more―all when and where you choose. Dana offers up to 25 full hours of runtime on a single charge, giving you extended unplugged writing and productivity opportunities laptops can’t. Dana is…
My mistake it isn't the Neo its the Dana Alpha Smart and $319:<br />
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Dana combines the convenience and affordability of a hand-held device with the comfort and easy access of a full-size keyboard. Write a story, organize the week, record an appointment, read an eBook, and much more―all when and where you choose. Dana offers up to 25 full hours of runtime on a single charge, giving you extended unplugged writing and productivity opportunities laptops can’t. Dana is fully compatible with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint file formats, and lets you seamlessly synchronize data with Windows or Macintosh PCs. Made of sturdy polycarbonate ABS, Dana provides lightweight portability (barely 2 lbs.), durability, and sleek ergonomic contours for handling.<br />
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If you need wireless connectivity, the Dana Wireless solution offers built-in <b><i>Wi-Fi (802.11b) capability for accessing the internet from home, campus, coffee shop, and other locations.</i></b><br />
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Download Dana Product Sheet (PDF)<br />
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Deirdre No, the NEO does not have int…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2008-08-23:537324:Comment:1571452008-08-23T19:34:46.631ZJohn Dishonhttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/whiteskwirl
No, the NEO does not have internet capabilities. The screen is monochrome and only handles up to six lines of text at a time. Like I said, it is a one-trick pony.
No, the NEO does not have internet capabilities. The screen is monochrome and only handles up to six lines of text at a time. Like I said, it is a one-trick pony. O(oh, you're saying I could p…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2008-08-23:537324:Comment:1571432008-08-23T19:30:32.713ZChristine Duncanhttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/ChristineDuncan
O(oh, you're saying I could play--er hum, yes, research my stuff on the internet and write and do it for only 219.00? Man, I do have to look back into these.
O(oh, you're saying I could play--er hum, yes, research my stuff on the internet and write and do it for only 219.00? Man, I do have to look back into these. The old ones don't have inter…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2008-08-23:537324:Comment:1570942008-08-23T12:08:58.585ZDeirdrehttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/Deirdre
The old ones don't have internet access. But the new ones, I believe have limited type and its kind of like a smaller scaled version of a lap top.<br />
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Sometimes we use internet research as an excuse. I'm researching or asking questions so I'm technically working on my book.<br />
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I know I'm guilty. Should be writing right now!<br />
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Deirdre
The old ones don't have internet access. But the new ones, I believe have limited type and its kind of like a smaller scaled version of a lap top.<br />
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Sometimes we use internet research as an excuse. I'm researching or asking questions so I'm technically working on my book.<br />
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I know I'm guilty. Should be writing right now!<br />
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Deirdre