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From: anand@amax.npac.syr.edu (Anand Rangachari)
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Subject: Digital diary
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Date: 21 Jan 89 17:30:42 GMT
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  I have been reading about these walkman computers with some interest.
Does anyone realize that we almost have one available now. I believe
it is called a Psion Organizer. It is the size of a largish pocket
and has a remarkable ammount of storage (about 256k). It is possible to
download info froma PC and then you can peruse the info while on the
move.

  Recently I bought a Casio digital diary myself. This is more restricted
than the Psion unit but has a substantial memory (32 k). It holds
telephone numbers, memos and schedule information. I have had it only for
two weeks now but already find it invaluable. This little marvel has
a touch sensitive keypad and is laid out in the standard qwerty manner.
The display is a 16 by 16 character size but is not always as legible
as desirable.

  In the book Imperial Earth by Clarke, a gadget called "Minisec" is
described. As the name suggests it is a mini seceretay and is a
combined audio recorder, diary and computer in a package the size of
a calculator.  We seem to be a lot closer to that than I anticipated
when I read the book for the first time 10 years ago.

                                                      R. Anand

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