Re: Handwriting - Solution

[Barb_MSN <Barb_MSN@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Thanks Sarah... that sounds exactly like what I've got in mind.

I must admit tho, after I posted my message about looking for a
device to take the place of my handwritten notes, I sat here and
REALLY gave this some thought.

 What did I EXACTLY need and want?   A simple word processor
<I.e., I'm not thinking a word processor-spread
sheet-graphics-and-all-the-bells-
and-whistles type machine - a SIMPLE word processor.

Several years ago Panasonic brought out a portable hand-sized
"checkbook," which literally did on the spot
just-like-your-regular check book check writing, entering into
check record, and then printed out the check., which only needed
your signature.

This little device also did a buncha other things - all related to
minding one's finances,  but including - IF I remember properly,
also had word processing capabilities, and could transfer info
onto your desktop PC.  At that time it cost $395.

Since the store where I'd seen this device is still around, I
just-this-minute gave 'em a call to see if carried it, and was
told they no longer did.   In fact, the fella who answered the
phone said he's never even heard of such a thing.

Anyway, I'd LOVE to be able to have my "dream machine" also to
have full checkbook management as well as word processing since I
maim my more checks than you'd imagine before I produce one that's
even remotely readable. <deep sigh>

Heck.... if I added in an email program, I'd DEFINITELY be
describing a laptop 'puter, wouldn't I?   I can always add Quicken
to that  and get a portable printer (OYE! <--- clutching head
while picturing spending at LEAST $800 for a plain vanilla-type
laptop.

Barb Mallut
barb_msn@xxxxxxxxxxxxx

Barb Mallut
barb_msn@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
-----Original Message-----
From: Sarah Doubt <sdoubt@xxxxxxxxxx>
To: PARKINSN@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <PARKINSN@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Monday, July 26, 1999 12:51 PM
Subject: Handwriting - Solution


>I know that there is something similar to what you are
describing.  A
>portable word processor.  My grandmother in England had ALS, Lou
>Gherricks (sp?). She lost all motor skills slowly.  And she had a
little
>machine, similar to an accounting calculator, but it was a
keyboard.
>This was a method of communication for her because she was
eventually
>unable to even speak.  I don't know what it was called, I'm going
to ask
>my father.  I hope that maybe this can be of use to you.  If I do
find
>out what it is called, I will post another message.
>
>Sarah Doubt
>sdoubt@xxxxxxxxxx
>
>"...a rose by any other word would smell as sweet..."
>                                         William Shakespeare