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Could a Pen Replace the Keyboard?

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the why-the-hell-not dept.

theluckman writes "Reuters has this story on how new devices like "digital pens" could possibly replace keyboards as primary data entry devices. Maybe so, but I would need my pen to make cool clicking sounds."

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  1. Not according to MIT's Tech Review by xee · · Score: 4, Informative

    The current issue (Apr '02) of MIT's Technology Review has a couple features on the future of mobile computing. This article goes into the details of mobile computer interface design (from laptops to PDAs to MP3 players). The point is that people prefer to use their fingers to push buttons -- no matter how cool Pen Technology Of The Moment(tm) may be.

    The full text online costs about US$5, but for that much you can go to a bookstore and buy the whole issue (ironic, isn't it?).

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  2. Re:Stupid, Pointless, and Non-Intuitive. by shepd · · Score: 5, Informative

    >250 WPM is not uncommon among most commercial secretaries

    The world record holder for typing would have issues with your ideas of maxiumum typing speed.

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