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Wonkothesane
Full Member
USA
506 Posts |
 Posted - 16 Jul 2002 : 20:25:54
My sister is starting college next year, and I'm thinking of buying her a Newton 2100 that she could use as a laptop, just word processing and basic web browsing/email. I could get one for less than $200, with a modem and a carrying case. Will she be able to print from it directly, or will she need to transfer her notes to a mac first? Is this a good idea, or should I spend a little more for a used 1400/3400?Wonko The Sane
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TiMacLover
Senior Member
USA
1282 Posts |
Posted - 16 Jul 2002 : 21:38:09
I would go for the Laptop, just because it makes things a little more easier, less likely to loose, and its College, you need something SUPER durable  Jeremy "I'll see you on the Dark Side Of The Moon" - Pink Floyd Covert Ops
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thelip
Full Member
USA
729 Posts |
Posted - 16 Jul 2002 : 22:24:44
Although I'm a newton nazi, i agree with Ti. I wrote up a big huge long list of pros and cons and decided to keep it simple. newton = small, simplistic, slower than a 1400/3400, limited space and functions. laptop = more compatible, heavy, color screen, cdrom, keyboard. more storage.
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Marchie
Chaplain
USA
911 Posts |
Posted - 18 Jul 2002 : 09:58:58
If you want her to be able to do word processing, she'll also need a Newton keyboard. It's also useful for Web browsing.She can print directly to some serial printers, or over a network to AppleTalk laserwriters. I'd suggest getting an Ethernet card. She should have no problem connecting it to the campus network (something I'm assumeing exists). As I've said before, I don't use a laptop at all, just the Newton. Some people can do this... others can't. I'd talk to HER abhout what she wants and needs. ~Marchie ~Chaplain Marchie
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