A Clockworkpi DevTerm [1] is a modern equivalent of TRS-80 Model 100 and could work for this. Should try bringing mine next time I have to go to an onsite.
Could also use a proper one with a serial/wifi modem and telnet into a remote system to take notes [2].
1. https://www.clockworkpi.com/product-page/devterm-kit-r01
2. https://www.buildon.aws/posts/i-deployed-kubernetes-with-a-1...
I wish Clockwork Pi would release the DevTerm with a full-size keyboard. Same internals, same everything (even the screen could stay the same size). Without a full-size keyboard it's not really a solid replacement for the Model 100 for writing/notetaking.
Re:Honestly, It's Probably the Phones
by ricardobeat on Thursday March 02, 2023 @06:26PM
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Holy shit I’ve been dreaming of something like this. Might order one. Thanks!!
Honestly, yes, I can understand this. A laptop screen pointed towards you feels like a private space, since other people can't easily see it. And indeed, I've definitely gotten work done in meetings for this reason. A device with a screen easily visible to everyone at the table I don't think would have this temptation.
I sometimes use a Model 100 when I need to take notes without distractions, actually.