Re: [NTLK] eMate vs. 2100

Hi Ryan

I'm a journalist based in the UK. First discovered Newtons via an MP120
and graduated to an eMate *before* I ever encountered a 2100.

While the 2100 is way better on speed, versatility and functionality, I
found the eMate suited me really nicely for taking with me as I
travelled around doing interviews and going to meetings. It worked for
me because of ...

1 Its compact form factor and the fact it was much lighter than a
regular laptop
2 Excellent battery life
3 The instant save function meant it was almost impossible to 'lose'
work - I could finish the interview, having typed away on the excellent
keyboard (my typing is much faster and more accurate than my fairly
woeful shorthand), close the lid and I'm gone
4 All I needed at that stage was a reliable, portable word processor
5 Plus, of course, it looked hugely cool and prompted lots of "What on
earth is THAT?" comments
6 It was always great for jotting notes, ideas and suchlike on the
train. Or playing Jig, of course :)

I do less interviews these days and quick wifi has become more vital so
I use the eMate only rarely.

Sadly I have to confess I very rarely use my 2100 these days - more
likely to be tinkering with my iPod touch ...

Russ, UK :)

On 5 Sep 2008, at 07:09, newtontalk@newtontalk.net wrote:

> Date: Thu, 4 Sep 2008 20:09:54 -0700 (PDT)
> From: Ryan Vetter <physicalconstants@yahoo.ca>
> Subject: [NTLK] eMate vs. 2100
>
> I know, probably done on here before, although I did a search and
> checked out some previous threads on this topic.
> Anyone love their eMate?  Love it over their 2100?  I know both are
> sort of different.  Is the eMate that much slower?  What your
> responses be to this review:
>
> http://static.the-gadgeteer.com/apple-emate-300-review.html
>
> Agree, disagree?
>
> Ryan
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