PORTABLE WORD PROCESSORS

Fusion

The only portable word processor in its class that has both Text to Speech and Word Prediction.  Functions that students use most frequently like the thesaurus, font size adjustment, and word prediction all have dedicated keys for one-button access. All other options, like cut and paste, disabling spell check or adjusting the word prediction options are easily found in the menu.

Vendor:

The Writer Learning Systems

www.writerlearning.com

 

Approx. Price: $240-430

Writer

The Writer will help students organize their work, expand their vocabulary, develop revision skills and express themselves more clearly and accurately.

Vendor:

The Writer Learning Systems

www.writerlearning.com

 

Approx. Price: $180-$200

NEO

Includes spell check, thesaurus, & dictionary.  File transfer to any computer with a single keystroke.  Full size keyboard and choice of font size. Can be expanded through addition of SmartApplets such as Co:Writer Applet.

Vendor:

Neo Direct, Inc.

www.neo-direct.com

 

Approx. Price: $220-$245

 

DANA

The convenience of a hand-held device with the comfort and easy access of a full-size keyboard.  Offers up to 25 full hours of runtime on a single charge. Fully compatible with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint file formats, and lets you seamlessly synchronize data with Windows or Macintosh PCs.

Vendor:

Neo Direct, Inc.

www.neo-direct.com

 

Approx. Price: $350-$430