> You're assuming that PDA makers think you'll enter text on a PDA all
> the time as the main method of data entry. That is not infact their
> assumption, the keyboard on a PDA is usually intended for occasional
> entry when you're out and about, the synching software and your
> desktop fills in any heavy text entry roles.
And, in fairness, the PDA handwriting recognition systems work quite well
for me, on all my Palms and on my iPaq. Unless I'm going to enter large
amounts of text (at which point, most makes have a foldable keyboard, or
other alternate entry method, including sync to a full sized computer) I
just write everything in the silkscreen area at the bottom. It's quicker
and easier for "on the fly" entry for limited amounts of data, than any
other system I've tried. The handwriting systems actually allow me to
enter data at nearly full "writing" speed...still slower than I type on a
full QWERTY keyboard, but pretty fast nonetheless.
Regardless, a wearable solution remains ideal, but elusive. I still hold
the opinion that a gauntlet, around the non-dominant forearm, would give
more than enough real estate for a keyboard, and possibly even a mini
display to supplement the heads up display this group tends to prefer.
Or, a "theremin" style device embedded into 2 wristwatches, to track and
record the motion of the user's fingertips. I haven't tried it, but I
swear it *should* work.
-- Chuck Knight
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