Used Newton for college notes!

[LC_575]

Today I'm proud to announce that I used my MP 2100 to take notes for an entire period of Chem 121!

It worked out fine. I used HW recognition mode for outlining and ink text for examples/equations. It was useful and fun! (ANYTHING to make Chem 121 more interesting. Chem is my least favorite subject).

I already use my Newton for my college schedule, reminders, and alarms. I hope to add email access at some point (my coll's .edu accts. don't use SSL, oddly).

So, just wanted to share that little successful-live-retrocomputing story with you all.

 

[Hrududu]

Nice work! I was using my Newton in college for notes until just last year when I graduated. Always had somebody ask what the heck it was. You're right, it makes boring classes more fun.

 

[macgreg]

This is a fantastic effort!

 

[Concorde1993]

Congrats, LC_575. They are indeed versatile little computers.

 

[dhh]

Cool!

I use a MessagePad 110 every day for calendar and notes at university. Handwriting recognition is off, so I use "electronic ink" for writing. I also make a lot of sketches on the Newton.

I sync the Newton with a PowerBook 3400c/240 at home, which is connected to a networked HP LaserJet for printing. Old tech is still usefull !

 

[switch998]

Glad you're getting use out of that newton

I have to say, when I had the messagepad, I would have never thought to bring it to class with me. I usually use a TX1000 for note taking, but i'm tired of propping it up on a bunch of notebooks, so I think I might steal your idea

 

[CelGen]

I still use a 2100 for keeping track of my constantly changing work schedule.

I wake up at 4AM, the Newton chimes at 4:04, reminding me about the schedule (if I am scheduled that day) and I'm out the door by 4:20.