ALPHASMART

AlphaSmart, Inc.

Varies with model:

3 AA batteries (700 hours) 

or

Rechargeable

Battery (Approx 100-200 hours)

USB,optional Y cable.  IR model uses infrared beam.

Mac or PC.

Direct printing via  cable or optional IrDA to most printers.

24k

Stores a total of  100 pp single spaced text,

or approx 12 pp in each of eight files

1.9 x 12.4 x 9.3 inches,  2 lbs

Full-size keyboard

LCD screen: 5 5/8 x1 1/8 inches, B/W

      4 lines x 40 character  (16 pt type)

AlphaSmart 3000                         

Comes with 3 AA batteries, USB cable, manual                                               $199

AlphaSmart 3000 rechargeable  

Comes w/ rechargeable battery, USB cable, manual                                   $219

AlphaSmart 3000 IR                       

   Includes IR pod, manual.                $229

AlphaSmart 3000 /IR/rechargeable                                                     

Includes IR pod, rechargeable battery, manual                                               $249

DANA

AlphaSmart

Rechargeable battery (25 hours)

Also runs on AC adapter,

or 3 AA batteries

USB,  serial,  or Infrared beam.

Mac  or PC.

Direct printing via USB or IrDA to most printers

Has two USB ports for printing and connecting to computer

8 MB internal + two expansion cards slots.

Unlimited numbers of files that can be saved, and

unlimited storage.

12.4 x 9.3 x 1.9 inches,  2 lbs

Full-size keyboard (can also input data via stylus or handwriting recognition)

Advanced LCD backlight screen  B/W

      7.5 x 2.25 inches

      9 lines x  80 characters wide

      Can vary type size to change

      amount of text on display

The Dana  comes with a rechargeable battery pack, AC adapter, Palm Desktop software, USB cable, stylus, manual   

                                                          $369

QUICKPAD PRO

Quickpad Technology Corporation

100+ hours on

4 AA batteries

Transfer to PC or Mac via SB, infrared  beam or serial. Direct printing via cable or IR to most printers

3 MB internal +  one expansion card slot (max. 128 MB)

Unlimited files/storage.

11x9x1.5  inches,  1.5 lbs.

Full-size keyboard

LCD screen, B/W

       ≈8.25 x 2.5 inches

       16 lines x  60 characters

The QuickPad PRO  comes with IR receiver, cables, case, manual, batteries

                                                           $299

PDA + Keyboard

Various brands

May have disposable or rechargeable batteries, may work w/ AC

Cradle, in most cases

Unlimited in those using expansion  cards

Average size:       5x3.5x1 inches

Average weight:   4.0 -7.0 oz.

Color display available

 (a folding keyboard is extra)

PDAs generally vary                   $100-600

Keyboards:            Approx. $50-100 range

C-Pen

By
C Technology

Varies with model: rechargeable or disposable batteries

Varies with model:  USB, serial,  infrared beam

8 MB flash, 4 MB RAM

Stores 2000 pp  text, 250 stored addresses

140x35x20 mm, 

85 grams including battery weight

   (approx 3 ounces)

Lightweight, easily fits in your hand

C-Pen 800C  price  online:            $218.95                 

Other models available:

C-Pen 600C, C-Pen 600MX,  C-Pen 10