The 95LX, no larger than many calculators, has a rather small keyboard and a 40 column screen. Yet, with the proper software, it can be a serious tool for communicating with CompuServe. A couple of personal examples will help.
My desk at work is dominated by a computer terminal (this terminal cannot be used for CompuServe access). My 95LX sits right next to the terminal, where I use it for scheduling, phone numbers and calculations. The addition of a small portable modem allows retrieval of CompuServe messages and mail during the day.
At night, while watching the late news in bed, I use the same portable modem and the 95LX to retrieve, read and reply to CompuServe messages. Another computer, even slightly larger, would make this impractical.
Because of the 95LX has true shirt pocket portability, you can begin to exercise the full power of electronic messaging. Your electronic mail can be retrieved almost anywhere in the world that a phone line is accessible.