Xref: utzoo comp.sys.handhelds:3703 comp.sys.laptops:1527 Path: utzoo!attcan!uunet!mcsun!unido!uklirb!powers From: powers@uklirb.informatik.uni-kl.de (David Powers ) Newsgroups: comp.sys.handhelds,comp.sys.laptops Subject: Re: Atari Portfolio (summary) Message-ID: <7194@uklirb.informatik.uni-kl.de> Date: 19 Nov 90 14:04:38 GMT References: Distribution: comp Organization: University of Kaiserslautern, W-Germany Lines: 33 wilhelm@elements.rpal.com (Robert Wilhelm) writes: >I seriously considered buying a Portfolio but changed my mind after a >1 hour try at typing with the keypad. I found it very difficult to type >with more than two or three fingers because of the size and spacing of >the keys. Also, the feel of the keys and the reponse after a finger >hit is very different from the other keyboard devices I use. >If you are thinking about typing info into the Portfolio, you might >want to try one out for some time before making a buy. My experiment >resulted in amazing cramps. I have written entire (published) articles on the Portfolio. As a touch typist it slow me down somewhat, and after several HOURS I find I get cramps. My biggest problem was the recessing of the keyboard - my flat thumb led to missed spaces at first. But I would say I still achieve 80% throughput. I originally wanted a POQET - but for ten times the outlay and after hearing bad reports on its keyboard, I'm not so sure. I am beginning to think the calculator style keys of the PORTFOLIO were a good choice as it allows more clearance for big fingers than on the POQET. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ David Powers +49-631/205-3449 (Uni); +49-631/205-3200 (Fax) FB Informatik powers@informatik.uni-kl.de; +49-631/13786 (Prv) Univ Kaiserslautern * COMPULOG - Language and Logic 6750 KAISERSLAUTERN * MARPIA - Parallel Logic Programming WEST GERMANY * STANLIE - Natural Language Learning Riddle: What is the difference between the university and me. Disclaimer: My opinion.