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From: jcohen@lehi3b15.csee.Lehigh.EDU (Josh Cohen [890918])
Newsgroups: comp.sys.handhelds
Subject: Re: ONE WEEK TO CALL FOR VOTE
Message-ID: <1455@lehi3b15.csee.Lehigh.EDU>
Date: 17 Mar 91 20:04:39 GMT
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Reply-To: jcohen@lehi3b15.csee.Lehigh.EDU (Josh Cohen [890918])
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One thing that I think people overlook is that, at least IMHO, the 48 is
the first calculator that is widespread in its use.  Many different people
seem to have it.  Also it is really the first with such great communication 
capability BUILT IN.  this news is extremely adaptable to the kind of
sharing we enjoy as far as programs go.. What other calc , with no
enhancement can xfer programs and data with NO CORDS.  walk up to your
buddy and give him db48, tetris, etc, no hassles. This is what will keep
this calculator's popularity around longer than people think.  I mean,
if the 28 had 2way IR and serial then it would have created the same rush
that the 48 did, but it didnt so that did not happen. Yes I know, you could
type in progams, (I had a 28) come on though, who would have time and patience
to sit around all day and type on these keyboards.  The upcoming,maybe,split
is definitely worthwhile.  I think so at least...
josh cohen
jcohen@scarecrow.csee.lehigh.edu