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Eliminating Notebook Keyboards

Posted by Hemos on from the better-be-better-than-graffeti dept.

Wordman writes "A story on Yahoo indicates that Apple (working with Wacom) has plans to provide pen-based computing in place of/in addition to keyboard input on future power books. The story quotes an unnamed source saying "The idea is to do away with the keyboard." The scheme would include the handwriting recognition system from Newton OS 2.x (which, contrary to popular rumors, is excellent). The "erase" abiliy of Wacom tablets would also be supported." I dunno - I really do find a keyboard a wonderful way to get things done - better than my handwriting, that's for sure. Thanks to Matthew for pointing out the original article at ZD-Net.

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  1. Working Link... by Disco+Stu · · Score: 5

    is here.

  2. Don't be silly; they're not replacing it by / · · Score: 5

    If there's any truth to this story, then you can rest assured that Apple won't replace all keyboards in their powerbook lines. Far more likely is that this is just the product that'll fill the 6th slot in apple's hardware plan, separate from powerbooks. For years, there've been rumors about apple producing a tablet device, and the technology and the prices are finally getting to the point where they just might do it.

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  3. Eat up martha? by canthidefromme · · Score: 4

    In the auditorium, Skinner speaks to the children.

    Skinner: Children, the times they are a-becoming quite different. Test scores are at an all-time low, so I've come up with these academic alerts. [hold stack of cards] You will receive one as soon as your grades start to slip in any subject. This way your parents won't have to wait until report card time to punish you.
    Martin: How innovative. I like it!
    Kearney: Hey Dolph, take a memo on your Newton: beat up Martin.
    [Dolph writes "Beat up Martin" which the Newton translates as "Eat up Martha"] Bah! [throws Newton]
    Martin: [being bonked on the head] Ow!



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