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Posted by Juggler on 10-23-2001 12:16 PM:

Neo vs. Platinum

Just trying to get this straight. What is the difference betweent he Neo and the Platinum? As far as I can tell, the only difference is that the Neo runs OS3.5.2H3 whereas the Platinum is running OS3.5.2H.

Is there any other differences that I'm missing?

What is the significance of the H3 in the Neo?

thanks...
Juggler

Posted by BigLig on 10-26-2001 05:50 PM:

Pretty much

The only other thing is the translucent case and cradle.

Oh, and the Platinum costs more!

Posted by Toby on 10-26-2001 07:02 PM:

Re: Pretty much

quote:
Originally posted by BigLig
The only other thing is the translucent case and cradle.

The difference in the OS is mainly the addition of the "Fast Lookup" feature also found in the Edge.

quote:
Oh, and the Platinum costs more!

Nope, both are $199.99. Perhaps you're mixing it up with the Pro?

Posted by PDAENVY on 10-26-2001 07:05 PM:

I never thought about how they are basically the same!

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Posted by Toby on 10-26-2001 07:13 PM:

quote:
Originally posted by PDAENVY
I never thought about how they are basically the same!

Not basically. They're the same. I'm pretty sure Handspring has confirmed this. Other than cosmtetics and the "Fast Lookup" feature, they're internally identical. Incidentally, this is actually why I'm looking at getting a Neo to replace my Edge. The Platinum design should already be pretty stable for as long as it's been available. The Neo just added an extra feature that comes in handy.

Posted by PDAENVY on 10-26-2001 08:34 PM:

quote:
Originally posted by Toby
Not basically. They're the same. Other than cosmtetics and the "Fast Lookup" feature, they're internally identical...

The difference between your last post and mine is merely semantics. You're saying inside they are the same (agreed), and I'm saying overall, they're nearly the same.

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Posted by Toby on 10-26-2001 08:51 PM:

quote:
Originally posted by PDAENVY
The difference between your last post and mine is merely semantics. You're saying inside they are the same (agreed), and I'm saying overall, they're nearly the same.

Not exactly. What I'm saying is that there's not enough different in them to consider them different any more than the color of case makes devices different within the Neo line. It's almost like someone asking if there was a difference between the blue Neo and the red Neo, and someone answered 'they're basically the same'. That implies a bigger difference to me than is actually there. Ultimately, yes, it's semantics, but semantics has gotten a bad rap, IMO. Shades of meanings can be quite important, and I think people dismiss too many things as 'just semantics' when ultimately semantics is vital to communication. But, I digress...

Posted by PDAENVY on 10-26-2001 10:15 PM:

quote:
from www.m-w.com
1 a : resembling in every relevant respect b : conforming in every respect -- used with as
2 : being one without addition, change, or discontinuance : IDENTICAL
3 : corresponding so closely as to be indistinguishable

So it is semantics we're discussing. By definition 1a, you and I are arguing about the meaning (semantic) of "relevant". And I absolutely agree that precise meaning is conveyed by shades.

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Posted by Toby on 10-26-2001 10:54 PM:

Now you asked for it...

quote:
Originally posted by PDAENVY
So it is semantics we're discussing.

Did you miss the part where I said that?

quote:
By definition 1a, you and I are arguing about the meaning (semantic) of "relevant". And I absolutely agree that precise meaning is conveyed by shades.

quote:
from m-w.com:
1 : the study of meanings: a : the historical and psychological study and the classification of changes in the signification of words or forms viewed as factors in linguistic development b (1) : SEMIOTIC (2) : a branch of semiotic dealing with the relations between signs and what they refer to and including theories of denotation, extension, naming, and truth
2 : GENERAL SEMANTICS
3 a : the meaning or relationship of meanings of a sign or set of signs; especially : connotative meaning b : the language used (as in advertising or political propaganda) to achieve a desired effect on an audience especially through the use of words with novel or dual meanings

IOW, semantics is not necessarily something that should be ignored. Words mean things.

Posted by PDAENVY on 10-27-2001 04:57 AM:

Toby,
This has been fun! Thanks for being a good sport. It's great (even though totally offtopic) to discuss words. I got so wrapped up in the whole thing that I lost focus of your "Ultimately, yes, it's semantics...".

quote:
semantics is not necessarily something that should be ignored

I'd go as far as to say that it's something that often ought not be ignored. And I know you agree

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Posted by nightingales on 11-12-2001 09:32 PM:

off topic or not, this was fun following!

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Posted by DanaWheels on 11-27-2001 08:51 PM:

I'm buying a Neo today, and thanks for this post. I had wondered about the difference. *grin* I'm new to the Palm OS, having had a Windows CE machine for about 5 years. I'm physically disabled and there aren't ANY studies to see if a physically disabled person with a moderate problem with fine motor control can use a Palm OS device. *sigh* So, I'm "trying" out a Neo to see if I can use it. My previous PDA had a small keyboard (clamshell design) on it, and I could use it just fine. We'll see about the Graphitti option and the onscreen keyboard with the Neo, although, I DO plan to buy a Targus Stoaway keyboard in about a month.

Dana

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