With the PRAM concept, my life is changed forever. I envision vast networks of computers operated by specially designed punch-cards -- made of paper. Each computer will have its own customized operating system, taking several years to develop, allowing it to exceed in one specific task, letting go of this fanciful idea of general programmability and thereby enabling what the world really needs -- a class of devices, each with its unique architecture, each excelling in its own task. By taking advantage of the expedient international postal lanes, researchers worldwide could transmit several tens of kilobytes of data on these amazing punch-cards of paper. In time, the use of this paper could even grow to replace traditional forms of language like clay tablets or grunting.
Ryn is not just brilliant, [s]he is a visionary. And you heard it here first.
The handwriting recognition I've seen on the Vadem Clio -- which runs Windows CE, but is not a palmtop by any standard -- is frankly amazing. It recognized my signature and that of several friends; easy to use and easy to learn. This is one of the benefits of the faster processors available with the CE platforms. You can check out the details on the software
3 months of continuous usage? Either tell us your secret or keep your (*cough*-bullshit-*cough*) to yourself. Both devices are designed for non-continuous use; with frequent poweron/poweroff. I agree that the palmOS has better power usage, but the difference is certainly not on the magnitude of 3 months to 8 hours.
Bluetooth and 802.11 Wireless Ethernet modules are due out soon for the Handspring Visor. See the bluetooth press release and the 802.11 press release . I just worry about battery life with the wireless ether.
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With the PRAM concept, my life is changed forever. I envision vast networks of computers operated by specially designed punch-cards -- made of paper. Each computer will have its own customized operating system, taking several years to develop, allowing it to exceed in one specific task, letting go of this fanciful idea of general programmability and thereby enabling what the world really needs -- a class of devices, each with its unique architecture, each excelling in its own task. By taking advantage of the expedient international postal lanes, researchers worldwide could transmit several tens of kilobytes of data on these amazing punch-cards of paper. In time, the use of this paper could even grow to replace traditional forms of language like clay tablets or grunting. Ryn is not just brilliant, [s]he is a visionary. And you heard it here first.
The handwriting recognition I've seen on the Vadem Clio -- which runs Windows CE, but is not a palmtop by any standard -- is frankly amazing. It recognized my signature and that of several friends; easy to use and easy to learn. This is one of the benefits of the faster processors available with the CE platforms. You can check out the details on the software
3 months of continuous usage? Either tell us your secret or keep your (*cough*-bullshit-*cough*) to yourself. Both devices are designed for non-continuous use; with frequent poweron/poweroff. I agree that the palmOS has better power usage, but the difference is certainly not on the magnitude of 3 months to 8 hours.
Bluetooth and 802.11 Wireless Ethernet modules are due out soon for the Handspring Visor. See the bluetooth press release and the 802.11 press release . I just worry about battery life with the wireless ether.