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One question - is this interface translated? If so, then you have to consider other languages. Work with a translation provider on that one.
What about three "words" that function like an animated gif, based on Wade's suggestion:
+) +)) +)))
Our product uses a similar (not the same) method. Of course, if you work for a direct competitor of me, disregard my suggestion.
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From: techwr-l-bounces+cmartinek=zebra -dot- com -at- lists -dot- techwr-l -dot- com [mailto:techwr-l-bounces+cmartinek=zebra -dot- com -at- lists -dot- techwr-l -dot- com] On Behalf Of Chris Morton
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Subject: Re: Anyone have an idea?
-NET +NET
> Chris
On Wed, Aug 4, 2010 at 11:58 AM, Sally Derrick <sjd1201 -at- gmail -dot- com> wrote:
> Hi, all. This group is always full of good ideas and suggestions. I'm
> hoping that you can help me with this one.
>
> Part of our product includes a 4-line display. Each line is a whopping 20
> characters long. I have four characters to convey that the internet is or
> is not currently connected. In case that seems easy, let me add: 1) no
> graphics and 2) " +WEB " is used by the competition and is to be avoided if
> at all possible.
>
> Sally
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