T/C end of the line for graffiti?

[toolowtwo]

I have looked at the T/C and the T/W.

I currently use a 515 and use it for everything. I like the small, light package that the 515 gives. Used the handera before that and before that various models of the III series.

I have been looking at the T/T considering buying it and wonder if the W and C are an indication that I should be buying the T sooner rather than later.

The new models are larger, heavier and incorporate the keyboard which I think is not a move forward.

What is the general feeling, are the W and the C an indication of where Palm is going - is the T basically the end of the line for the small little units that use Graffiti?

If so I should go out now, buy a T and put it in the cupboard for future use?!

[palm4x]

First of all, having a thumboard doesn't equate to a device being big and heavy. The T|C's size is due to housing a big battery (1500mAh) and using a plastic case - plastic, because the internal WiFi antennae. And to power WiFi, you need a big battery. So, it's a catch-22. There are smaller thumboard devices like the Treo90 and TG50.

To get to your point, I don't think Graffiti will be phased out in favor of keyboards. Right now, they're intended for the business/wireless market.

If you're considering a T, consider the Zire71. It's $100 less, transflective screen, and roughly the size of an extended T. Otherwise, don't worry about evil thumboards taking over the world.

[SickofPalm]

Originally posted by toolowtwo
I have looked at the T/C and the T/W.

I currently use a 515 and use it for everything. I like the small, light package that the 515 gives. Used the handera before that and before that various models of the III series.

I have been looking at the T/T considering buying it and wonder if the W and C are an indication that I should be buying the T sooner rather than later.

The new models are larger, heavier and incorporate the keyboard which I think is not a move forward.

What is the general feeling, are the W and the C an indication of where Palm is going - is the T basically the end of the line for the small little units that use Graffiti?

If so I should go out now, buy a T and put it in the cupboard for future use?!

Grafitti is done. Palm would have to pay a sizeable royalty to Xerox to continue using it. (Palm was on the down side of a patent infringement litigation(http://www.wired.com/news/politics/0,1283,49316,00.html).

That being said, JOT isn't too bad, and the transition is fairly easy.

There will still be pen entry if that is your concern.

[ZekeSulastin]

... TealScript = Graffiti 1 ... www.tealpoint.com ...

(G1 strokes plus G2 features plus make-your-own strokes - no more shortcut-symbols: macro strokes!)

[toolowtwo]

Those aren't real encouraging.

I guess I should plan to pick up a T, while there is stock of them.

[rrfranczak3]

If you download the freeware app called Graffiti Anywhere, you can use graffiti anywhere on the screen, with or without a Keyboard device..check www.freewarepalm.com for the app