Apple needs to make a new PDA

[mstecker]

I just bought a Newton 2100

Gherkin, definitely check out a Newton MessagePad 2100. The final Newton rocked and really was a small computer, not a PDA.

Be sure not to sell it short just because it's now six years old. Many 2100s (and upgraded 2000s; they're identical) are still in use daily and still do things no other PDA can.

I can't name one other piece of computer equipment which I still use daily -- and in really important situations -- that's even close to six years old.

I work in an industry where I have access to pre-release phones, PDAs and other nifty mobile gadgets. I probably see new models on a daily basis. I have two desk drawers full of PDAs - Palms, PocketPCs, etc - of all flavors and types.

Still, I just found myself on eBay shopping for a Newton MessagePad 2100. I bought one in like-new condition, and I couldn't be happier. Why?

The Newton is still the only PDA ever that allowed me to naturally take notes during a meeting. Its handwriting recognition was great - and its screen size was big enough to really USE. TOday's little PDAs are just too small.

Finally, there's some nice software now that allows syncing the Newton to OS X. I have it syncing to my iCal, AddressBook, and to MacJournal for my notes.

I really love the thing, and hope to have it for many years to come.

 

[iEric]

dead

PDAs are soooo 2003. Its all about tablet PCs..I read an article about how PDAs are almost dead and we're just waiting for really small tablet pcs with good battery life.

 

[question fear]

PDAs are soooo 2003. Its all about tablet PCs..I read an article about how PDAs are almost dead and we're just waiting for really small tablet pcs with good battery life.

nah...im waiting for the pda-in-wrist implants so i never have to wonder which pants i left it in.

 

[Counterfit]

we're just waiting for really small tablet pcs with good battery life.

A 3.8" screen, and a 900mAh battery?

 

[Krizoitz]

I say we start banning certain threads from ever being started, here's a list we can go with first off.

Apple Needs to Make a PDA
Apple Needs to port OS X to Windows
Apple is going out of buisness

 

[amin]

Anyone see the fictional PDA in the back of the latest issue of iCreate? Looks pretty sweet to me.

 

[question fear]

I say we start banning certain threads from ever being started, here's a list we can go with first off.

Apple Needs to Make a PDA
Apple Needs to port OS X to Windows
Apple is going out of buisness

wow, i think you and i agree on something! High five!

 

[Nny]

Steve says you don't want an Apple PDA. He also says you don't want a computer in the living room, and you don't want to rent music through a subscription service. Stop arguing with Steve!

 

[question fear]

Steve says you don't want an Apple PDA. He also says you don't want a computer in the living room, and you don't want to rent music through a subscription service. Stop arguing with Steve!

steve will get angry. you wont like steve when he's angry.