Portable Wordprocessor

What if you could easily write and type anything, in between your busy moments?

That's the promise of the Neo from AlphaSmart.com, which allows you to easily switch on this keyboard with 2 - 6 line display, and type your words during that 5-minute window of opportunity.

The AlphaSmart Neo weighs only 2 lbs (about 0.9 kg), and even allows you to connect to a computer via USB so that you can transfer what you've typed into a Word document. Even if you're too busy to find a block of 30 minutes for your upcoming book, you can type during the less than 10 minute lull between your daily activities.

I've been tempted to go for this $219 mobile wordprocessing wonder, but the thought of the $250 Asus Eee PC makes me pause. Sure, it doesn't boot up as quickly as instant-on Neo, but a 10-second bootup is quite fast.

Why would I go for the Asus Eee over the Alphasmart Neo? Well, 8GB memory plus USB ports, microphone jack, ethernet, modem, slots for SD cards, and a mobile internet experience with your Palm Centro.

Why would I go for the Neo? Regular sized keyboard. Powered by 3 AAA batteries (good for up to 700 hours). No internet distractions.

Or maybe we can get both? :-)

[ First posted on 10/11/2007 by Manuel Viloria ]