casa@unmvax.UUCP (Jim Pittman) (06/07/86)
A recent posting: > > I am using Apple-Writer II for the II+ under DOS 3.3. An annoying > problem that I keep running into is that Apple-Writer can't keep up > with my typing, and loses characters as a result... > For a hardware type-ahead buffer, and a LOT more, get the Videx Enhancer II keyboard enhancer. This device, with a Videx Videoterm 80-column card, can give your Apple II Plus a significant increase in capability at a low cost; for three years they have helped me resist buying an Apple IIe. The Enhancer II provides type-ahead, two auto-repeat speeds, the ability to produce every ASCII character, provision for a totally original UPPER-case Apple II keyboard if necessary, the ability to program every key and every SHIFT- and CTRL- key combination, the ability to program key macros. Last but not least are Videx' outstanding manuals and customer support. You can get one of these jewels for about $100 from mail order houses. A completely different solution would be try the Write-Away word processor from Peregrine Software, 1160 Appleseed Lane, St. Louis, MO 63132, phone 314-997-2369 at about $120. This word processor will work on any Apple II, is fast and POWERFUL. It works fine in either 40 or 80 columns and has an excellent terminal/file transfer capability. Standard DOS 3.3 TEXT files, and the program disk is completely copyable for backups. An excellent Apple II product. It does lack a few desirable features: no split-screen, no type-over capability; cursor movement is rather primitive. - Jim Pittman University of New Mexico Computing Center 505-277-8131 2701 Campus Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87131