Attention Writers: Neo mobile word processor product review

People who write a lot should take a look at the Neo portable writing applicance before investing in an expensive laptop computer. http://www.braveluck.com

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[mellerbeck]

due to your advice I decided to buy an Alpha Smart Neo and here is my review(it's very positive) I recommend to all you people who want to type when/where you want.

[Braveluck]

@mellerbeck Glad you liked it.

[reiss1100]

I'm a writer aswell and had the neo since it came out and those same battreys are still going btw my neo only has 3AA

[Braveluck]

@reiss1100 Yeah, I made a mistake on the batteries. It is 3 instead of 4.

[mellerbeck]

Can you import text, I have allot of half written ideas on word documents, can I import them so I can expand them?

[Braveluck]

@mellerbeck I'm glad it was helpful. I did this video because I figured it would be something a few people might like to know and that there was not many other reviews about the product.

[GetDicey]

@gp4nut That's why I compose on the little Neo. ZERO online distractions.

[gp4nut]

and talk about distractions. i'm on youtube now when i should be writing! internet is the bane of my life! :D

[gp4nut]

@GetDicey wow thanks for the quick response! i thought you americans would still be in bed! btw i like the way you say "something like that" :)

i must get me one of these, i write a lot of content to sell but i am also starting to do short stories and maybe a novel one day. will check your free book out. thanks for the review :)

[GetDicey]

@gp4nut The text flows into the PC faster than you can type it, like maybe 300 words a minute. I haven't timed it precisely.

[gp4nut]

Out of interest, how fast does the text type out when you connect it to a PC and open Word/Notepad etc.

[gp4nut]

For all you haters, I think you don't realise what original word processors were like. Smaller display. Heck people used to use typewriters before that!

[bastardluv]

The screen is much too small. I'm sorry to say that i suffer from an affliction that many writers have that can actually be VERY beneficial when checked: I like to reread what i've written - for flow, for rhythm.

I understand that this is only to get the ideas out and distraction free, but it'd be nice to be able to read an entire paragraph.

[AppleSouffle]

How are you going to edit when you can only see 4 short lines? And the contrast is poor. You'll strain your eyes looking at the crummy screen. Plus you have to keep your neck bent to see it, so you'll get a sore neck.

And how are you going to share your writing with the rest of the world? It only has a usb port, so have to buy a computer anyway.

If you don't want to be distracted, buy a nice, used notebook computer and pull out the wireless card.

[GetDicey]

@Sarandib22 I've had the batteries die and not lost my files, but I suppose it's possible. It sounds like the Neo isn't for you and you want a laptop. I personally did not want a laptop with all the distractions and power issues. I change the batteries on the Neo about once a year, 10 months at most. Plus it turns on instantly, which is great when I have a sudden idea and need to write it down quick.

[Sarandib22]

I really seriously considered getting one of these. I love the simplicity and lack of distractions. The cons which turned me off were no built-in thesaurus and the tiny screen. And the cost. Why would I buy the Neo or Dana for $250-300 when I could get a 7-10" refurbished laptop for $200 that will also allow me to jump on the web to check my favorite thesaurus or do research or listen to mood music while I write? Plus I read you'll loose your files if the batteries die completely! :O