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From: hsu@eng.umd.edu (Dave "bd" Hsu)
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Subject: Re: Note takers
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Date: 13 Nov 89 23:30:31 GMT
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In article <880@cwjcc.CWRU.Edu> pjd@alpha.ces.cwru.edu (dr. funk) writes:
> The WP-2 is not in the stores yet, but "any day now." 
>...
>A recent article in the Tandy rag (PCM ?) states that the WP-2
>is Z-80 based (5 MHz) and will be able to execute programs from
>RAM/ROM card. (Anybody got any old Z-80 code laying around?)

The WP2 hit local shacks over the weekend, and a quick look around the
thing reveals the following:

It does come with an RS232 and parallel printer ports standard.  Memory
options included a 32k internal expansion, and an outboard memory expander
that fits into a thin slot at the left of the unit.  Display has a nasty
green cast to it, and there is no backlight provision.  Keys feel usable.

I only perused the owner's manual for a few minutes and could find no
mention of running programs out of RAM.  There is a simple transfer protocol
included, and what appears to be a pretty dumb terminal program, and some
simple modem control software included, but I couldn't find any mention of
a development kit or programming reference.  The word processor itself
seems to be pretty nice for a tote-it-along device, and has a fairly friendly
help utility.

Could be a "fun toy" contender, if it's programmable.

-dave

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Dave Hsu	UMd EE Computer Facility	hsu@eng.umd.edu

"A program is like a nose.  Sometimes it runs, sometimes it blows."