Registered: Feb 2000
Location: Ottawa, Ontario
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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

Registered: Oct 2001
Location: London
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Pretty much

The only other thing is the translucent case and cradle.

Oh, and the Platinum costs more!

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Re: Pretty much

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

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Registered: Nov 1999
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I never thought about how they are basically the same!

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Jeff

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

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

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Jeff

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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.

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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

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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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Jeff

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Now you asked for it...

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

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Did you miss the part where I said that?

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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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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

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

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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...".

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semantics is not necessarily something that should be ignored

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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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Jeff

Registered: Jan 2001
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off topic or not, this was fun following!

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Location: Sumner, WA
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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