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The PALMTOPS ECHO

by Jim Henry, 1:273/408, jim@airgunhq.com

The PALMTOPS echo is a new echo I started for users of various Palmtop computers, such as but not limited the HP 100LX and HP 200LX. What IS a Palmtop? More than just an electronic organizer, a Palmtop is a real PC no larger than a video cassette, and most are considerably smaller. The HP Palmtops fit easily into a shirt pocket and are loaded with built in software, such as Lotus 1-2-3, an appt. scheduler, phone book, word processor, telecommunications, scientific calculator, Quicken, and more. Then you can add even more software depending on what your needs are. Among the other software I have added, is a ballistics program I can use at the range, and 1ST Reader, the combination terminal program and Qwkmail reader from Sparkware. Using 1st Reader on my Palmtop, I have been able to reclaim what other-wise would be lost or un-productive time. I can catch up on my email when stuck in the waiting room at my car dealer, or doctor's office. Beats the heck out of reading 6 month old magazines! Waiting in the car to pick up my kids after school is another opportunity to read and reply to mail on my Palmtop. The PALMTOPS echo is not yet on the backbone, but please do join us and help make it happen. Pick up a feed from me at 1:273/408, or Jim Balcom at 1:109/334. One final warning: Palmtops are addictive!