AlphaSmart NEO 2 Portable Word Processor with USB Cable, Black

The NEO 2 takes the full functionality of the NEO 1 and then adds wireless technology.

The NEO 2 offers the latest technology in the popular AlphaSmart portable keyboard format. Combining affordability with robustness and practicality, the NEO 2 provides word processing almost anywhere.

The NEO 2 features many new built-in tools: wireless connectivity to allow for wireless printing, a Classroom Response System (CRS) and increased memory, while still providing a cost-effective, practical word processing solution for the classroom.

Use NEOSs to:

• Easilyu edit and red-draft work
• Motivate reluctant writers and readers
• Develop typing skills with the FREE KAZ typing Tutor
• Share texts by 'beaming' wirelessly between NEOs
• Work collaboratively in sma;; groups for Guided Writing
• Focus on writing online without distractions

Features:

• Lightweight: the NEO 2 weighs less than 1kg and there is no need to carry around a mains charging cable
• Rugged: the NEO 2 is built for the rigours of the classroom, has no moving parts and comes with a 3 year Return to Base warranty
• Long battery life: a NEO 2 will run on 3 normal AA batteries for over 700 hours
• Distraction free writing: the Neo 2 requires no boot up time or delays whilst finding an application or a file, no time is wasted altering fonts, styles colours, and the NEO 2's discrete profile enables student's to engage with their peers and teacher
• Large memory which stores over 200 pages of text in named files. Password protection on files allows a number of users to share one NEO 2
• Large LCD screen that can be configured to display 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6 lines of text
• Bundled software: as well as being a word processor, the NEO 2 includes a spell checker, thesaurus, calculator and typing tutor
• SEN functions: options for SEN users include sticky keys, slow keys and auto-repeat
• New updates are free and easily downloadable
• Whatever the word processing or text accepting software package NEOs will intergrate with them.

Please note that an additional Wireless responder unit is required for Neo 2 if to be used as part of a Classroom Response System.