My experience as longtime AlphaSmart user mirrors the positive comments posted here by other AS users. I haven’t tried the Neo yet. I do very much like my AlphaSmart 3000 because it’s so readily accessible and easy to use. I’ve typed many documents on it at work including grants, press releases, and more. The instant on is a big appeal, but it’s overall simplicity and portability is the main attraction. I’ve used it while traveling, in motel rooms, and while parked in my car. It’s interesting that it’s a device mostly marketed to public schools, and gets discovered by writers of all ages, especially adults in widely varied fields. I know it isn’t the “perfect” writing device. It all depends on your needs and personal preferences. It feels good to my hands. I find that I get going on writing projects faster, possibly because it has no Internet access, so I’m not tempted to check email, etc. Although I have and am very happy with my PowerBook, the AS 3000 is still a tried and true, favorite writing tool.