Re: [at-l] hand hels computer question

[Dean Taylor <drt@erols.com>]

I recommend that you spend a little time in the news group:  COMP.SYS.PALMTOPS

There is always some good conversation going on about all the popular
hand-held devices and which models have which features.  I can tell you though
that wireless send/recieve capabilities are pretty limited on the trail so
either you carry a cellular phone and a cellular modem for instant
communications or just wait until you go into town and find a telephone line
to hook into.

There are two basic types of handhelds, those that take input via touch
screen/stylus and those that actually have little qwerty keyboards on them and
run a miniaturized version of windows.  I prefer the first one so far.  It has
no keyboard so I have to "write" my data into it but it is very small and easy
on batteries.  I have heard though that a keyboard is available for the
palmpilot so I might check that out.

Dean Taylor

Phillips wrote:

> First I apologize for my ignorance.
> Second I am not interested in debating the merits pro or con of taking
> one along from a philosophical point of view.
>
> But can someone explain what technically is now possible with these hand
> held computers-casio etc. Can i type and send it home instantly, or do i
> need to have a portable phone with a hook up, or do i need to wait until
> i get into town to send? VCAn i recieve email on my computer instantly?
> thanks Poutine Jim also which is the best, lightest, cost? etc etc just
> the facts maam...
>
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