Path: utzoo!attcan!uunet!lll-winken!elroy.jpl.nasa.gov!ames!pacbell!rbdc!kd4nc!wd4fsu From: wd4fsu@kd4nc.UUCP (owen adair) Newsgroups: comp.sys.laptops Subject: Re: Casio BOSS questions Message-ID: <3826@kd4nc.UUCP> Date: 20 Feb 90 13:23:00 GMT References: <1124@madnix.UUCP> Reply-To: wd4fsu@kd4nc.UUCP (owen adair) Organization: /etc/MYORG Lines: 26 In article pollack@cis.ohio-state.edu writes: >I wouldn't get a nonprogrammable toy like the Wizard or Boss, >especially for scheduling, because pretty soon one of the pocket > >-- When I was looking for a machine on which to keep phone numbers, addresses, and scheduling info the most important consideration was the size. I knew from experience of having a laptop that if it wasn't absolutely convenient to carry, I wouldn't. Therefore, one that fits into my shirt pocket was a necessity. The Casio BOSS computers are the only ones that adequately do the job for that size. I have the 7500, which has a serial port built in, although you need to buy the comm package for the software. It has 64K memory, very nice scheduling feature (beeps at the appt time) and seems very durable. The keyboard is the membrane type, but I find I can type quite fast on it. For 168 bucks (Service Merchandise) it is a great buy. If you want Lotus Agenda, then buy a Psion or Portfolio then watch it grow mold in your briefcase. :-) Owen ...gatech!kd4nc!owen