Re: 120 Screen Quality

Warren H. Minix (minix@inet.net)
Tue, 5 Nov 1996 18:39:12 -0500

> From: Rylan Luke <rylan@rymar.com>
> I find the 100 much more readable (and where I live, over $100
> cheaper: $250 at Office Depot or Fry's).
>
> I am waiting for the new HP connectivity pack before I finally
> purchase a 100...

Interesting. I will have to keep this in mind when advising people. To me
once one learns how to "use" the holographic background on the 120 the
contrast is much better; but apparently this is a highly subjective
opinion.

If you like the 100 screen better I would definitely go for it over the
120. The only cost consideration that I would check into would be with
Clip n' Go. As the 120 asdvertises that it comes with C&G but only has the
PDA side of things, my speculation is that the vaporware connectivity kit
will similarly come with only the PC side of the software, making purchase
of the full C&G nexessary for 100 owners. (Hopefully I am wrong). The only
other substantial
gain is that Pocket Quicken is in ROM saving on built-in memory. (of
course, this may be a downside if any major updates develop).

(aside: After my severe bout of stupidity which trashed the touch-screen
on my OG100, I ended up just removing the film layers a refitting the
coverplate. The screen is absolutely awesome.
Even though it is highly reflective the contrast and clarity make it looked
like the reslution has doubled. Still I wouldn't say it is a great plan of
action ;) )

Warren H. Minix
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