Manufacturer | Samsali |
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Brand | Alphasmart-Samsali |
Item Weight | 1.85 pounds |
Product Dimensions | 12.4 x 1.8 x 9.8 inches |
Item model number | NEO-AA-0410-10971-AQ |
Batteries | 3 AA batteries required. |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Manufacturer Part Number | NEO-AA-0410-10971-AQ |
Alphasmart Neo Handheld Word Processor with Full Size Keyboard, Calculator
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Brand | Alphasmart-Samsali |
Connectivity Technology | USB |
Keyboard Description | USB |
Recommended Uses For Product | Office |
Number of Keys | 51 |
Style | Modern |
Product Dimensions | 12.4"L x 1.8"W x 9.8"H |
Included Components | USB Cable |
Keyboard layout | QWERTY |
Hand Orientation | Ambidextrous |
About this item
- Alphasmart Neo portable word processor with USB cable and 3 (AA) batteries
- Full QWERTY keyboard
- 12.4" long 9.75" wide
- weights only 2 lbs
- six lines by 51 characters
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Value for money | 4.0 | 3.9 | 3.7 | 3.8 | — | — |
Ergonomic | — | — | 4.0 | 3.6 | 4.1 | — |
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connectivity tech | USB | Wi-Fi | Bluetooth | Bluetooth+Wired | Bluetooth+USB | USB |
number of keys | 51 | 104 | 84 | 83 | 92 | — |
hardware interface | — | — | bluetooth | bluetooth | bluetooth | usb |
compatible devices | — | Laptop | Mac, PC, Laptop, Tablet, Smartphone | Laptop, Tablet | Tablet, Laptop, PC | — |
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ASIN | B007BHWRII |
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4.4 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #158,758 in Office Products (See Top 100 in Office Products) #10 in Handhelds & PDAs |
Date First Available | February 21, 2012 |
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Customers like the entertainment value, quality, condition and size of the keyboard. For example, they mention it's a revolutionary distraction-free device, gets the job done and is almost indestructible. They appreciate the size and weight, saying it'll fit comfortably on your lap. Customers are also impresseded with the ease of use, saying that it'd be easy to power up and start writing.
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Customers find the keyboard very useful for writers. They say it provides hours of distraction-free writing functionality, and is perfect for any writer who struggles with distractions. The keyboard has a small key and Cowriter, a program that helps with spelling. It has familiar word processing features and commands, and it's perfect for the draft stage writer. Customers also say it releases creativity while increasing word count.
"...The Alphasmart Neo is an incredibly efficient and useful little machine for writers!" Read more
"...Can type all you want off line and be able to put it into the computer to be able to put on blog, word or what ever." Read more
"...Look, the thing works great. Battery life is gigantic, screen is clear old-school LCD and plenty big, there are 8 file locations with lots of space,..." Read more
"...It weighs as much as a paperback novel, powers up in one second, saves as you type, and doesn't crank heat into your lap like a pc does...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the weight of the keyboard. For example, they mention it's light, compact, and easy to carry around. Some say it'll even send your work to a computer.
"...It's lightweight and super portable. It automatically and instantly saves your work...." Read more
"This little gem exceeded my expectations by far. It's light portable rugged and comfortable to use...." Read more
"...Very lightweight.The Neo works like a keystroke logger...." Read more
"...The NEO is very portable and almost indestructible. I carry it in a tote bag with all my papers/books/ etc...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the condition of the keyboard. They mention that it is almost in great shape, sturdy, and has been used. The packaging was very carefully put together with safety in mind. The computer is simple, easy, and flawless. It arrived in perfect conditions.
"...No distractions. Just black and white typewriter that is made of football helmet material...." Read more
"...got this so I don't know how it will work out long term but it feels very sturdy. And it really does run on three AAs...." Read more
"...But it sits before me, almost in great shape. It works. It's durable...." Read more
"...it has no bells and whistles, it doesn't connect to anything, it is dummy proof and bullet proof, and I did 1k in thirty minutes. 1k...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the quality of the keyboard. They say it works well, is simple, and practical. Some mention that it's a wonderful productive tool that runs well. The keyboard also includes useful functions like a calculator and spell check. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...No regrets at all! The Alphasmart Neo is an incredibly efficient and useful little machine for writers!" Read more
"...Look, the thing works great...." Read more
"...Very lightweight.The Neo works like a keystroke logger...." Read more
"...But it sits before me, almost in great shape. It works. It's durable...." Read more
Customers find the keyboard easy to use. They mention that it's simple, light, and easy to start up. Customers also say that the instructions are on the back. They say that transferring the work is easy, and the keyboard has an intuitive interface. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...The screen is small and not backlit. I found it easy to get used to, and the lack of back-lighting is hardly the end of the world, but some might..." Read more
"...Definitely great for the price! All the instruction needed are on the back...." Read more
"...It will keep up.SecondlyThe start up is... Wonderful!!Just press 'on' that's it! Instant, no waiting to load!!!!!!..." Read more
"Incredibly simple to use. Has the power requirement of a simple calculator and lasts just as long. Very lightweight...." Read more
Customers like the size of the keyboard. They say it has a normal size keyboard, rests comfortably on their lap, and is compact. Some customers also mention that the screen is larger than expected and the keyboard is very comfortable.
"...So will be able to write for hours at a time. Not too small but not too big either...." Read more
"...FirstIt's a full size keyboard (see pics).It's keys aren't loud. They type soft but with good feedback. You can type super fast...." Read more
"...Battery life is gigantic, screen is clear old-school LCD and plenty big, there are 8 file locations with lots of space, it has a spell-checker and..." Read more
"...And it's a decent size; a little smaller than my laptop keyboard...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the battery life of the keyboard. For example, they mention that it runs on AA batteries and does so for a long time. Some say that it takes rechargeable batteries and that it's easy to forget to check them.
"...So be diligent in checking it. My batteries last so long, it's easy to forget to check it." Read more
"...Look, the thing works great. Battery life is gigantic, screen is clear old-school LCD and plenty big, there are 8 file locations with lots of space,..." Read more
"...Has the power requirement of a simple calculator and lasts just as long. Very lightweight.The Neo works like a keystroke logger...." Read more
"...You are free.Oh and the battery lasts. I've had this thing for months and its still going strong...." Read more
Customers find the keyboard very gratifying and a delight to use. They say it doubles their writing speed and makes them more productive. Customers also say the keyboard is amazing and easy to use, and allows them to get lost in their work.
"...have games, apps, or any connection to the internet, it's completely distraction free; invaluable if--like me--you drift into surf mode when you..." Read more
"...No distractions. Just black and white typewriter that is made of football helmet material...." Read more
"...It's keys aren't loud. They type soft but with good feedback. You can type super fast. It will keep up.Secondly..." Read more
"...is very sturdy and the keys make little clicky noises, which is very satisfying...." Read more
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The downsides are few, but worth mentioning. The screen is small and not backlit. I found it easy to get used to, and the lack of back-lighting is hardly the end of the world, but some might not agree. It will not work with modern printers, so you still need to have a computer for file uploading purposes. (But you need a computer for surfing the web, too, and you're reading this, so I assume you have one.) Also, the uploading process is somewhat slow. I just get it rolling and read a book or do the dishes. Again, it's just a minor nuisance.
The upsides, at least for a serious writer, far outweigh the negatives. It's lightweight and super portable. It automatically and instantly saves your work. It has an automatic shut off for saving power so you needn't worry about forgetting and leaving it on. (And, as I said, your work cannot be lost.) Since it doesn't have games, apps, or any connection to the internet, it's completely distraction free; invaluable if--like me--you drift into surf mode when you should be writing. It doesn't need to be plugged in or otherwise charged. And I already raved about the battery life.
After a year of use, I'm still very pleased with my purchase. No regrets at all! The Alphasmart Neo is an incredibly efficient and useful little machine for writers!
The Neo works like a keystroke logger. Just open your favorite document editor—I prefer Scrivener—and click somewhere in the text area so you set your cursor. Plug the Neo in via USB, tell it to send, and it'll start typing everything you wrote. It does type slowly though so give it a few minutes.
I keep the Neo in my backpack and take it everywhere I go. I can write without being distracted by emails, web browsing, Discord, etc. I've been dramatically more productive now that I got my hands on one of these.
I found out about the Alphasmart while researching a way to do my writing without the eye-strain of back-lit computer screens. There are devices out there running up to 500 dollars designed to do this...then there is the Alphasmart Neo which I bought used for about 40 bucks.
Look, the thing works great. Battery life is gigantic, screen is clear old-school LCD and plenty big, there are 8 file locations with lots of space, it has a spell-checker and thesaurus built-in. The keyboard is very comfortable. When you're done writing, you just plug the thing into your computer and it simply emulates a key-board. This means transfers take some time, but it also means there is no fussy software or file compatibility issues, and if you set up your document in advance you can take can pre-set most of your formatting in your favourite word-processor and just let the Alphasmart input the text.
When all I need to do is write, I just want to write. This thing is like a type-writer that easily syncs with my computer, a really elegant solution. Writers--get an Alphasmart Neo!
(this review was written on my Alphasmart Neo and then sent directly into the browser field...it's that easy!)