Recent Thrift Store Purchases

Feb 23, 2014 11:58

I finally came a cheap, portable word processor, the AlphaSmart Neo ($40, eBay).  It needs no Internet connection like a Chromebook, has fantastic battery life (3 AA batteries can reputedly power it for a year, according to a testimonial), and has a full size keyboard.  Plus if it breaks or get stolen, it will be a disappointment, not a tragedy.
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boywhocameback February 23 2014, 17:38:18 UTC
Heh, Basil Bunting. At least he looks good. (edit. Googled him and the old Bunting looks even cooler)
The Tarot book actually does look very useful & interesting.

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blue_aardvark February 24 2014, 14:54:53 UTC
He does LOOK like a poet. But perhaps my opinion of him will change after some space of time, as it sometimes does. I'll reread him in a year or two.

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blue_aardvark February 24 2014, 14:55:36 UTC
I'm liking the Neo so far. It's easy to transfer files between it and my PC.

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blue_aardvark February 24 2014, 14:56:25 UTC
Clancy is a Baltimorean just like me!

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newmistakes February 24 2014, 10:33:37 UTC
I don't know if more can be learned from the bad examples, but they certainly are more fun to read!

I think you'd look super nifty in that last sweater!

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blue_aardvark February 24 2014, 15:02:36 UTC
That sweater is from a Catholic high school in the area. Have you ever thought of wearing a Catholic schoolgirl uniform? I think that could be a good look for you.

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newmistakes March 10 2014, 12:18:40 UTC
You first buddy :P

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microxcuts February 27 2014, 22:58:17 UTC
I've never seen a word processor before. Looks cool!

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blue_aardvark February 28 2014, 20:24:18 UTC
Thanks, retro cool. ;)

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