Tech Talk - Brief Article
Careers and Colleges, March, 2001
We found some great gizmos and gadgets that may make life in college and on your own easier.
Cassiopeia Pocher PC EM-500, $499.99
The Cassiopeia handheld computer is built for multimedia. It lets you play music, store photos, and download stuff from the Web. The system recognizes your natural handwriting style, has 16 MB memory, and features a color display.
Seiko Instruments SmartPad, $199
The SmartPad, which comes in a zippered portfolio, lets you digitally capture anything you write or draw. Handwritten notes, drawings, and diagrams on the notepad are instantly transferred to your Palm organizer via its infrared port. The SmartPad pen feels natural and contains a stylus tip you can use on your Palm organizer.
NadaPc SurfBoard, free with purchase of 36 months of NadaPC Internet service, $2l/month
Sign up with NadaPC as your Internet Service Provider, and receive the free Surf Board, a wireless tablet that allows you to connect to the Web from anywhere in the house. Navigate the Web by using the touch screen or the stylus pen and on-screen keyboard. Or plug your own keyboard into one of the two USB ports.
WizCom QuickLink Pen, Pen, $189
This nifty tool sort of acts like a high-tech highlighter, allowing you to scan text and transfer it to your personal computer. The pen recognizes a wide range of text sizes and type and stores up to 1,000 pages.
AlphaSmart 3000, $199
The AlphaSmart 3000 portable keyboard allows you to type notes on the go and then later transfer your documents to your Mac or PC. The two-pound device stores about 100 pages of text. Built-in USB port.
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