Re: [LUG] Indian version of Palm running embedded Linux

[Mark Evans <mpe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Brough, Tom wrote:

> As an aside,
>
> Most products in the palmtop category are designed to be information
> providers rather than high volume data recorders. Years ago there was a
> device that was portable that had six buttons spaced for the fingers (two
> under the thumb one being a toggled caps lock). It was modelled on the court
> recorder devices used in trials. Although there is a learning curve in
> getting proficient and fast with the input, it was possible to use it (in
> skilled hands) to record dictation in real time, alas the idea never caught
> on and designers turned to using stylus type devices instead.

Sounds like the Microwriter, see 
http://www.old-computers.com/museum/computer.asp?st=1&c=558

The only time I ever saw one was being demoed on "Tommorrow's World".

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