> -----Original Message----- > From: cctalk [mailto:cctalk-boun...@classiccmp.org] On Behalf Of Tony Duell > via cctalk > Sent: 29 October 2017 20:15 > To: Tomasz Rola <rto...@ceti.pl>; General Discussion: On-Topic and Off- > Topic Posts <cctalk@classiccmp.org> > Cc: tom sparks <tomasparks...@gmail.com> > Subject: Re: looking at buying a pocket PC / PDA > > On Sun, Oct 29, 2017 at 8:08 PM, Tomasz Rola via cctalk > <cctalk@classiccmp.org> wrote: > > > - no moving parts > > - keeps working on zero volts with no problem > > - no proprietary unrepairable circuits > > - no worry that rohs-no-lead solder breaks > > - no manual required > > - repairs can be done anywhere, cheaply > > - expansion can be done anywhere, cheaply, as long as there is > > stationery nearby > > - mods can be done, and require only very few manual skills ... and > > more... > > Doesn't randomly crash. > Doesn't get viruses > Doesn't have licence agreements
These devices are not without problems... If I use a Pen the ink leaks all over my shirt, I switched to a clutch pencil and when I dropped it all the leads broke... .. the pad has limited capacity, and like an iPad is very susceptible to fluid damage and having little monetary value I have been known to leave it on the train/bus/plain and when I do I can't remotely erase the critical data on it... > > [...] > > > In case you have not guessed yet: > > [...] > > > If you wonder, yes, I have the paper notebook, two even (but I think I > > Ah... A Paper Aided Design system, also known as a PAD (of paper). > Or a BookBook... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MOXQo7nURs0 > I use one all the time... > > -tony Dave
