Re:27 years later and the Psion 3a is still wonderful
by westcort on Friday June 02, 2023 @09:26AM
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Certain classic computers powered by “AA” batteries are amazing to use today. I have an Alphasmart Dana set up for my children to play chess, do word procession, and learn to program in C. It is much better than dealing with the potential hazards of a modern device.
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Re:27 years later and the Psion 3a is still wonderful
by sauruk on Friday June 02, 2023 @09:34AM
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Theres a c compiler?? Can you share a link?
Re:27 years later and the Psion 3a is still wonderful
by classichasclass on Friday June 02, 2023 @10:53AM
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The Dana runs PalmOS 4 (the closest thing that ever existed to a Palm laptop), so any Palm-compatible C compiler will do.
Re:27 years later and the Psion 3a is still wonderful
by westcort on Friday June 02, 2023 @12:57PM
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Yes, the compiler is available here: https://palmdb.net/app/PocketC-Compiler
And an editor is available here: https://palmdb.net/app/editc
Re:27 years later and the Psion 3a is still wonderful
by ofrzeta on Friday June 02, 2023 @11:37AM
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What did you do to make your children happy with a LCD screen, chess, word processing and programming in C? :-)
Re:27 years later and the Psion 3a is still wonderful
by westcort on Friday June 02, 2023 @12:59PM
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Basically, getting rid of dopamine-driven entertainment has been the key. Going back to the 90s with pocket versions of games like Oregon Trail and Where in the World is Carmen San Diego has been helpful. Board games, card games, lots of books, antenna TV, and DVDs for entertainment has made a big difference!