Wrong.
First I went to the MAC Resource store to see if they had a cable to use with my used ALPHASMART.
I think it was all they could do not to laugh when I whipped out my handy dandy used ALPHASMART.
Apparently it is an ANTIQUE!! They don't even make cables for it anymore
It was advertised as "almost like new" machine. Huh?
Well, I was miffed, but still undaunted. I came home, typed on the clunky keyboard, ever optimistic and tried to plug it into my DH's laptop. A PC.
Nope. Didn't work. Nothing connected.
I am now officially beyond miffed. I refuse to work any longer trying to use this ridiculous antique that I thought I had saved money (smart me???? not). I emailed the seller and asked how to return it and get my money back.
But now what? I had such high hopes. But I refuse to spend over $200 on a machine that might increase my productivity while I am sitting in the car at a red light cursing the traffic.
I decided it was a cheap lesson (well not so cheap for me, but cheaper than buying a new one) and I really don't need it. I'll read other MS contest entries and haul my lovely MAC out to write if I feel like it. I do prefer the long hand, fix it way anyway method for first draft ideas.
Oh well... this just teaches me not to buy a used KINDLE.
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I actually thought about buying one of those just to keep me off the internet when I should be writing... kinda ironic really. Since I have to go to the internet site to buy it. *grin*
Still can't decide if I want one. :P
The little one I am sending back had a super clunky keyboard and was very hard to type on--I'm spoiled with my MACbook's keyboard. But I loved the fact that it was so durable and you weren't tempted to play on the Internet. Unfortunately, it was totally outdated. And I can't justify the 200 dollars plus on a new one.
I have two friends who swear by them, but when I quizzed one, she said she uses it mainly for first draft/scenes that come to mind when she is out and about, and I don't know how useful that would be to me. I love to cut and past and shift on my laptop--and there is something about longhand writing that releases creativity in a different way.
The good news is the person is refunding my money. I am sending it back this week. I thought a lot about it AGAIN and decided I will just babysit my laptop when I am out and about, and reconsider the ALPHASMART as a potential writing tool in 2010.
I relegated it to my future purchases too, since I have a laptop as well. It is on my "when my book sells and I get paid" list. I'm being optimistic... *grin*
Sounds like my strategy, too, Martha--along with trips to the coast and more LOL. One can dream.
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