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My MC218 still works, pretty crazy. I had the IR modem for it too but lost it somewhere.
by danmur 4y ago
My MC218 still works, pretty crazy. I had the IR modem for it too but lost it somewhere.
- Lutzb 4y agoI have a heavily used MC218 sitting next to me. I tinker around with it occasionally (after all it runs Linux), but any productive uses have long been replaced by other devices. The device was great for it's time and even I kept it alive for a lot longer, maybe until the first iPhone arrived. Nowadays it's limited by not having Bluetooth or WiFi. This makes connecting this device to anything really awkward. Also, in comparison to modern screens the LCD screen is very hard to read an needs good lighting conditions to shine. I miss the form factor though. Typing this text on a virtual keyboard feels like something is amiss. A real keyboard IMHO just can't be replaced by an on screen keyboard.