Well, the PalmOS is defiantly "elegently-simple" but if you look at the Visor, one of its key features is being able to expand it to better suit your needs.
But, for my first example (developing on the palm), if that is something you want to do, a keyboard is a very valid tool to have.
It reminds of the Super Man/Clark Kent parallel. On one side, is a mild-mannered PDA... but when needed, it can be turned into a mini super PC.
So, if there is a valid need, and the option is there, what's wrong with that?
I have a Visor Deluxe & a Targus keyboard to match. I personally find a keyboard useful.
If you plan on doing onboard development with your palm (such as with Quartus Forth) a keyboard such as this is a good investment. It is also handy if you want to work on term papers on the go.
As for a keyboard being useful for the purely "Personal Organizer" type PDA, its probably not worth it. But for those who instead use their PDA as a "Palm Computer" with real data entry needs, a keyboard such as these may be a very valid investment.
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Well, the PalmOS is defiantly "elegently-simple" but if you look at the Visor, one of its key features is being able to expand it to better suit your needs.
But, for my first example (developing on the palm), if that is something you want to do, a keyboard is a very valid tool to have.
It reminds of the Super Man/Clark Kent parallel. On one side, is a mild-mannered PDA... but when needed, it can be turned into a mini super PC.
So, if there is a valid need, and the option is there, what's wrong with that?
I have a Visor Deluxe & a Targus keyboard to match. I personally find a keyboard useful.
If you plan on doing onboard development with your palm (such as with Quartus Forth) a keyboard such as this is a good investment. It is also handy if you want to work on term papers on the go.
As for a keyboard being useful for the purely "Personal Organizer" type PDA, its probably not worth it. But for those who instead use their PDA as a "Palm Computer" with real data entry needs, a keyboard such as these may be a very valid investment.
So, it depends on your needs...