Paper is DOOMED
While my PRS-505 handles some of what I and most people need, the next generation of devices will be completely amazing. Two promising new devices should be announced sometime next year. The first is from a company called Plastic Logic. This device appears to be using similar E-ink technology to the PRS-505 and Kindle, but boasts a full 8.5 x 11 display. The device also has a touch interface so there isn’t a clunky keypad messing up the interface.
Check out this You Tube video clip displaying how the device will function.
The second device is also cool, but looks like it is targeted for corporate use rather than personal use. Fujitsu is marketing a color e-reader that appears to be using OLEDs rather than E-Ink. The device is being test marketed in Japan at restaurants ( who will benefit minimally from their presence). The device is large and actually has color which is a true step forward for digital paper. I keep thinking of the pictures on Hairy Potter when I look at these devices.
One thing is clear no matter what format wins the day. My daughter will probably stop using paper by the time she is in high school.
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I have been boring people talking about E-Ink for years.
About 2 years ago with Sony and Amazon getting into it things started getting quite interesting.
I think many people are hoping that the Mythical Apple Tablet will fit into this niche and do it one better.
My Killer (Future) features are:
- Beautiful color
- paper sized form factor (now available)
- Full browsing capability
- Killer Intuitive Database for Capturing Storing and
retrieving content. It has to help you stay organized.
- The ability to write and mark up anything cleanly.
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