Hit-Alphasmart keyboards

[Karen Mowers <KMOWERS2@AOL.COM>]

In the interest of brevity...I received over 50 replies to my question about
alphasmart
keyboards and macintosh computers.  Every reply was favorable! Schools are
using them as traveling labs, in special ed and regular ed, as laptops for
notetaking by teachers during workshops, as check out computers for home use.
 Everyone seems to like them and quite a few people said they wished they
could afford to buy more.  The connectivity to the mac's and to printers was
described as easy to use. I did get a suggestion  to check the web site and
see which printers are compatible.  I also got favorable responses about
their keyboarding program called Keywords.  One person did say that they felt
 keyboarding practice was better on a computer because the kids could see the
entire screen at once and they were better positioned for correct posture
etc. than if using a portable keyboard.  People said they required very
little service and/or maintenance and that they were fairly indestructible.
They liked the fact that they are light, easy to use, durable and have an
automatic off setting.   The only conflicting replies were about the
batteries.  Some were positive about using regular batteries and said they
lasted quite a while and a few others said they had to replace batteries
often and wish they had gone with the rechargeable ones.  Thanks to all who
replied.  You were a great help and we are going to purchase them.   Karen
Mowers

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