Eric.Bohlman@p1.f778.n115.z1.fidonet.org (Eric Bohlman) (07/27/90)
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DA> The ideal single switch access system would be:
DA> A standard computer so cost is low and maitanence is straightforward.
DA> IBM compatible so the software could be developed on an IBM and ported
DA> without modification.
DA> About the size of an Atari Portfolio but with larger text and a clearer
DA> screen.
DA>
DA> Built-in RS232 to drive the second computer.
DA> ++++++
DA> The Atari Portfolio comes close but is a little too small, has a lousey
DA> screen and the RS232 is an extra.
DA> The other item lacking is a small, portable, low cost speech system
DA> which produces clear, good quality speech.
DA> With recent developments in both areas I hope we will see these specs met
DA> in the near future. Perhaps PORTFOLIO II and a portable ECHO that does
DA> not require an expansion slot.
TASH out of Canada developed a keyboard emulator based on a VIC-20. I think
they have IBM compatibles among the supported systems.
There are plenty of serial-port synthesizers around; some Echo models and the
Audapter are fairly portable (If you have access to the Blinktalk echo, make
inquiries about synthesizers there).
I really think a keyboard emulator should have a CRT display rather than an
LCD. The viewing angles for LCDs are just too critical, especially for a user
who may not be able to adjust the position easily.
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DJATASH out of Canada developed a keyboard emulator based on a
DJAVIC-20.
I think that system is no longer available due to the demise of the
VIC 20. It was never updated to the C64. I have looked at the
possibility of doing that but it is not worth it. I am more
interested in a portable system which would drive a laptop.
DJAThere are plenty of serial-port synthesizers around; some Echo
DJAmodels and the Audapter are fairly portable (If you have access
DJAto the Blinktalk echo, make inquiries about synthesizers there).
I haven't access to TalkBlink yet but I am trying to find out if
it comes into Autralia. There are a lot of other very interesting
support group echos which would be useful here too.
DJAI really think a keyboard emulator should have a CRT display
DJArather than an LCD.
I agree, but for a portable the CRT is not viable. If only alpha-numeric
characters are required then perhaps a small display system driven by
the host PC would be possible.
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