Newton

[Don]

CRC wrote:
> 
> On Tue, 08 Aug 2006 16:15:18 -0700, Don <THX1138 at dakotacom.net> wrote:
> 
>> Pulled a Newton (110?) out of the trash today
>> (complete with power, faxmodem, carrying case, etc.)
>> Appears to work.
>>
>> Can these be repurposed?  Or, is it just an oversized,
>> underpowered "notepad"?
> 
> I've used my 120 as a portable terminal. Not too bad if you can get by 
> the handwriting recognition or tippy-tappin on the little graphic 
> keyboard with the provided toothpick.
> 
> A friend, a number of years back, hacked his box to be a TV remote.

Can you "install" software (like on a Palm/Visor)?  Or, do you
need to surgical "change it's mind"  :>