[Coco] Tablet/phone instead of computer? (was early hacking)

[John Donaldson]

I have a Toshiba Scribe tablet. It has two USB ports. I have 
successfully hooked up and used a USB mouse and keyboard.  It also has 
Bluetooth and a slot for extra storage devices.

John Donaldson, AB8YZ

On 1/20/2014 10:26 AM, farna at amc-mag.com wrote:
> Allen Huffman wrote:
> If I had a CoCo emulator that would run on my Android prepaid phone, or
> one of my
> iOS devices, I'd probably be doing CoCo stuff again. I can't ever seem to
> get around
> to setting up an emulator beyond just piddling with Xroar on my computer :(
> ---------------
>
> Isn't there a Java CoCo1 emulator? That should run on a tablet. It should
> be expandable to CC3 capabilities...
>
> I have an android tablet, one of the cheap Chinese models (a Linsay 10",
> from Sears with an extended warranty just in case). Reviews on all the
> cheapies seem to be spotty, with 1 in 10 having issues, but most seem to
> be user related, with many being bought for kids who likely throw them
> around a good bit. The only thing mine is missing is Bluetooth, but it
> does have two mini USB ports and comes with adapters for normal sized
> connectors. Haven't tried my mini USB keyboard yet. I see it as a
> secondary device (I'm typing this on my laptop!). I don't mind answering
> short answer e-mails on it with the virtual keyboard. I like it mostly for
> simple games like Mahjong (was a favorite on the CoCo) and for looking up
> info quickly. It hibernates and powers back up almost immediately with
> little discernible power loss (if any). So if I'm watching TV or talking
> and want to look something up it
> s quick and easy. I wouldn't try to write an article for my magazine or a
> term paper, nothing like that. Take notes and export to my computer later
> - yes! Would be great for that. But checking facts and polishing the
> article/paper would be done on something where I can easily switch between
> windows and have a real keyboard. I don't intend to carry a keyboard for
> it. I might if I go on vacation for more than a few days where I might
> want to type a longer answer to an e-mail (like this has become - would
> have type the Java emulator reply on the tablet), but that's all. It would
> be easier to pack than the laptop and cheaper to replace if lost or
> stolen.
>
>
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