Alphasmart : the ultimate writing machine ?
Posted by HED in hacks
When I first read about Alphasmarts it was in Chris Baty's No Plot, No Problem. There was just a sentence, and I didn't pay too much attention.
But the more I progress in my writing, the more I realize that these "toys" could be the answer to my problems : they are portable, have a great battery life...
I spend almost 4 hours per day commuting by train to work. I write my stories longhand... and spend my evenings typing them back on PC. That's a tedious task. Would I write faster if I had an Alphasmart ? The answer is yes, definately.
I have still some concerns about bringing such a machine in a train (would it attract stealers ? or would they regard it as a mere toy ?). And I need a AZERTY keyboard with accents, too. (remember that I'm French)
If you use an Alphasmart to write in public transport, don't hesitate to share your views in the comments !