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Subject: Re: Flat Displays and Portable Computers
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Date: Sat, 17-Jan-87 03:40:14 EST
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Well, I like this conversation so far!

So, what kind of people would be the market target for this compact
product?  As a student, I think it could be potentially a great
seller, considering that a lot of colleges are forcing computers
onto their students ("buy a PC before you start classes").  Once 
the computer illiterate are informed how useful computers are, they
just might latch onto them.

Of course, with the right software, every executive would want one.
They bought all those pocket computer/calenders didn't they? :-)

About keyboards:  Membrane keyboards are no good.  They offer no
tactile feedback.  How about a very flat keyboard with, say, 1/8"
high keys and a like press-distance?  Does anyone have any experience
with this sort of thing?  				--ed