ALPHASMART 3000 - Why Buy A Laptop For Text?
Written: Apr 21 '01
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Pros: Very portable, lightweight, long lasting battery capability and moderately priced.
Cons: Keyboard not the easiest to see due to "gel" type case color.
The Bottom Line: Portable, lightweight, long battery life - perfect tool for writers.
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| emlin's Full Review: AlphaSmart 3000 |
It wasn't until I began working for my local newspaper that I was introduced to the Alphasmart 3000 and now I find I want one of my own.
For text, there is simply no easier way to travel than with an Alphasmart 3000. It is so lightweight, weighing in at under three pounds and, even though it has a small text-view screen, the text is very easily read-able and easy to view through a quick scroll function.
It has no mouse so the arrow keys are used exclusively for scrolling but the scroll does go quickly. Compatible with Mac or PC, the unit comes with an upload cable that will plug easily into a CPU or a printer. After hooking it up for upload, all you have to do is hit the send key and the text will upload immediately to your clipboard.
There are eight separate files on buttons across the top of the keyboard where the "F" functions usually appear. And a built in spellcheck. The files hold a great deal of text: I have yet to fill an entire file and I've typed over 20 pages of text in one file.
The beauty of the Alphasmart 3000 for writers is that -if you only need text- you don't have to buy a laptop to get the features you need for simple writing.
I can't tell you what a boon this little machine is for writers. When I go to interview someone or cover an event, the Alphasmart 3000 goes with me. It weighs even less than the newspapers digital camera.
I don't care for the "gel"-like case of blue because it's a little difficult to see the letters but not that bad. retailing for $199.00, this is the choice I'll make instead of buying a laptop.
Recommended:
Yes
Amount Paid (US$): 199.00
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