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AlphaSmart Shows Palm-Based Laptop

Posted by timothy on from the battery-life-above-all-else dept.

krswan writes: "AlphaSmart, which has built proprietary 'mini-laptops' for education in the past, has released a Palm Compatible device with a full keyboard, built in rechargeable batteries, 2 USB ports, and two Secure Digital and Multimedia Card compatible slots - all for $399. It is only about 2 lbs and the screen resolution is 560X160. As a teacher, I would love 30 or so for my classroom. More details at the Dana website." It's basically still more a glorified keyboard (like the older AlphaSmart products) than a laptop, but that's not a bad thing.

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  1. Re:Needs more fiber by dstone · · Score: 4, Funny

    it could easily replace my toilet computer/laptop

    If you're spending enough time on the toilet to need a computer there, may I suggest more fiber in your diet? Wow.