Modern replica/implementation of a dumb terminal?

From: Ethan Dicks <erd_6502_at_yahoo.com>
Date: Fri Nov 29 01:45:00 2002

--- Sellam Ismail <foo_at_siconic.com> wrote:
> On Tue, 26 Nov 2002, Brian Chase wrote:
>
> > If you're looking for something more like a commodity laptop, how about
> > just using a commodity laptop? They are, afterall, common as dirt.
>
> 8086-based laptops with full 80x24 screens can be found in thrift stores
> sometimes, and for cheap.

Haven't seen them in any of the local thrifts. :-(

> The ACCRC gets in tons of these. They would make great portable
> terminals.

I remember you mentioning them in the past. What would be involved
in purchasing one or two of these from them?
 
> I still prefer my Psion though (2 AA batteries ;)

If I'd ever seen one, I'd probably jump on it. I've seen Psion
accessories in the bargain bin at the local MicroCenter, but never
the Psion itself.

-ethan


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