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Re: [LUG] cancel that order for the eeeeee

 

On 25 Feb 2008, at 09:37, Ray wrote:

>
> On Mon, 2008-02-25 at 08:26 +0000, Clare Shepherd wrote:
>> Yes Ray, it can have, although mine doesn't. They're available in two
>> forms second hand with Windows CE (the Pro) or with Psion's own  
>> system.
>>
>> Clare
>>
>
> Nice.
> So If I was to start keeping an eye out on ebay for example would I be
> looking for a wince or psion os version in able to use a wifi card ?
>
> Ray, either will access the net but you need the right card. There  
> are lists, if you google. Either OS works, Wince is slightly newer,  
> but the Psion OS is fine. It's what I have. The weakness is the  
> hinge, it can get the screen cable pinched. However, you need to  
> remember that this is ageing technology and is not really a laptop,  
> it's an overgrown PDA. It has two slots for CF cards in an adaptor,  
> one slot can be used for the wifi card. There are plenty of sites  
> to check before you buy. The are several good sites but you do need  
> to remember that this is an instrument that is no longer made. I'm  
> sure you'll investigate, before eBaying. I use mine for a money  
> management program & an enormous book catalogue of thousands of  
> items, all data is saved to CF cards.

Clare

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