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Portable Keyboards / Stand Alone Word Processors

Portable Keyboards or Stand Alone Word Processors allow for easy and portable access to writing. These systems are a relatively inexpensive way for learner to enter and edit text, then transfer it later to the computer for formatting and printing.

AlphaSmart 3000

photo of a AlphaSmart 3000AlphaSmart (http://www.alphasmart.com) is a portable writing tool that can help many learners that struggle with taking notes in class, write first drafts and keeping assignments organized. AlphaSmart helps learners overcome these writing barriers and begin writing with a portable keyboard.

Learners can use the lightweight keyboard all day for inclass schoolwork and homework at night.

Features:

  • Full-size, full-feature keyboard lets learners learn and use regular keyboarding skills
  • Connects to any computer to transfer written work so that it can be edited and revised using the word processor of choice
  • Learners take better class and research notes
  • Learners write better first and final drafts 

Cost: $349

Order Information:

Microcomputer Science Centre Inc.
5288 General Road, Unit 5
Mississauga, Ontario
L4W 1Z8
Phone: 905-629-1654
Toll free: 1-800-290-6563
Fax: 905-629-2321
Email: sales@microscience.on.ca
Website: www.microscience.on.ca

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