Computerworld on the future of e-paper

TheLongshot · 06-08-2008, 03:57 PM

The future of e-paper: The Kindle is only the beginning

Quote:

Overall, there is a feeling of potential about e-paper that's fueled in large part by the size of the current market for publishing on paper. If e-paper grows from its current 0.1% of that market to even just 3% or 4%, said Peruvemba [E Ink's vice president for marketing], "you'll be looking at a $400 billion market."

A good overview of the current state of e-paper technology and where it is going in the near future.

Jason

tirsales · 06-08-2008, 04:18 PM

I was thinking of buying a new portable phone - but I guess I will wait. The readius sounds promising (so it doesn't feature everything I like my eReader to do, it would ntl enable me to read without bringing a new device - where ever I want, when ever I want ..)
Oh my, this is going to be an expensive summer ... readius, mentor, ...

*starts the 'buy Tirsales what he wants'-fund*

zelda_pinwheel · 06-08-2008, 04:20 PM

you can start a fund for zelda too

i've been lusting for the readius for months now.

pilotbob · 06-08-2008, 04:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zelda_pinwheel

you can start a fund for zelda too

i've been lusting for the readius for months now.

Sounds like something you would take into the tub with you.

BOb

tirsales · 06-08-2008, 04:45 PM

Hmm .. a waterproof (and I mean really waterproof) e-reader - how cool would that be?
Reading e.g. at the beach? No problem.

Even better would be a reader that could be used while diving - I hate boring deco stops

mores · 06-08-2008, 05:20 PM

heh heh ... vibra-call

zelda_pinwheel · 06-08-2008, 05:25 PM

y'all never did get over that avatar photo did you.

whereas in fact my heart is so pure and innocent i only just now understood your *ahem* allusions.

tirsales · 06-08-2008, 05:32 PM

Its a nice avater, what did you expect?

pilotbob · 06-08-2008, 05:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zelda_pinwheel

y'all never did get over that avatar photo did you.

whereas in fact my heart is so pure and innocent i only just now understood your *ahem* allusions.

We know your so honest and pure, so that picture personafies that.

BOb

Cthulhu · 06-08-2008, 05:34 PM

Went to the beach recently with some co-workers. Was eager to read, but was nervous about bringing along my E-book. Of course, forgot to bring anything else, so was consigned to reading "MORE" magazine & "Cottage Living."
In my defense, it was darn hot to boot, so a sealing plastic bag may not have been the answer either. Not turning pages in the wind would have been nice.

Zelda, you know that I could all ways hold the e-book for you as you lounged in the bath, right? Simply let me know. ;-

pilotbob · 06-08-2008, 05:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cthulhu

Zelda, you know that I could all ways hold the e-book for you as you lounged in the bath, right? Simply let me know. ;-

Just what would you do with those other free 6 arms?

BOb

zelda_pinwheel · 06-08-2008, 05:37 PM

"Cottage Living" sounds like fascinating reading. can't imagine what "MORE" could be about.

thank you for your kind offer, but actually i beleive there's still a waiting list for that position from the last time i was sporting this avatar.

(which, obviously, you have Planet Head to thank for, as i'm sure you could tell).

Cthulhu · 06-08-2008, 05:41 PM

A waiting list?

*gasp* you mean that, not only do I get to carry your e-book to the bath, but there are snacks involved too?!

Oh! Fractious Day!

btw: "MORE" is a magazine for +40 wimmin. Never read it, thankfully. Some of the adds in the other magazine were insightful for life on a boat, though.

@Bob: There are many ways an anthropoid squid may serve a lady.

tirsales · 06-08-2008, 05:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cthulhu

@Bob: There are many ways an anthropoid squid may serve a lady.

*need to soap my mind*
Thanks for those mental images ...

zelda_pinwheel · 06-08-2008, 05:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cthulhu

A waiting list?

*gasp* you mean that, not only do I get to carry your e-book to the bath, but there are snacks involved too?!

Oh! Fractious Day!

listen, i'll just let you lot work out the details amongst yourselves.

Quote:

btw: "MORE" is a magazine for +40 wimmin. Never read it, thankfully. Some of the adds in the other magazine were insightful for life on a boat, though.

ah. hard to guess, from the cryptic title. sounds even *more* fascinating than "cottage living".

Quote:

@Bob: There are many ways an anthropoid squid may serve a lady.

just as long as you weren't planning on "as an entrée, with a nice salad and a bottle of wine."

06-08-2008, 04:20 PM	#3
zelda_pinwheel WWHALD Posts: 24,577 Karma: 102009 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Paris, France Device: ebookwise 1150	you can start a fund for zelda too i've been lusting for the readius for months now. __________________ blog.ex-elibris.fr : les liseuses, les ebooks, nos lectures, la technologie… I don't want none of that mischief on my eels! - pdurrant by popular demand (well, vr is sure demanding, at least), we bring you the next exciting avatar in zelda's wardrobe, by the inimitable Madam Broshkina.

06-08-2008, 05:25 PM	#7
zelda_pinwheel WWHALD Posts: 24,577 Karma: 102009 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Paris, France Device: ebookwise 1150	y'all never did get over that avatar photo did you. whereas in fact my heart is so pure and innocent i only just now understood your ahem allusions. __________________ blog.ex-elibris.fr : les liseuses, les ebooks, nos lectures, la technologie… I don't want none of that mischief on my eels! - pdurrant by popular demand (well, vr is sure demanding, at least), we bring you the next exciting avatar in zelda's wardrobe, by the inimitable Madam Broshkina. Last edited by zelda_pinwheel; 06-08-2008 at 05:28 PM.

06-08-2008, 05:37 PM	#12
zelda_pinwheel WWHALD Posts: 24,577 Karma: 102009 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Paris, France Device: ebookwise 1150	"Cottage Living" sounds like fascinating reading. can't imagine what "MORE" could be about. thank you for your kind offer, but actually i beleive there's still a waiting list for that position from the last time i was sporting this avatar. (which, obviously, you have Planet Head to thank for, as i'm sure you could tell). __________________ blog.ex-elibris.fr : les liseuses, les ebooks, nos lectures, la technologie… I don't want none of that mischief on my eels! - pdurrant by popular demand (well, vr is sure demanding, at least), we bring you the next exciting avatar in zelda's wardrobe, by the inimitable Madam Broshkina.

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06-08-2008, 04:18 PM	#2
tirsales Under pressure Posts: 1,521 Karma: 10648 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Germany Device: Really not owning a PRS-700	I was thinking of buying a new portable phone - but I guess I will wait. The readius sounds promising (so it doesn't feature everything I like my eReader to do, it would ntl enable me to read without bringing a new device - where ever I want, when ever I want ..) Oh my, this is going to be an expensive summer ... readius, mentor, ... starts the 'buy Tirsales what he wants'-fund

06-08-2008, 04:45 PM	#5
tirsales Under pressure Posts: 1,521 Karma: 10648 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Germany Device: Really not owning a PRS-700	Hmm .. a waterproof (and I mean really waterproof) e-reader - how cool would that be? Reading e.g. at the beach? No problem. Even better would be a reader that could be used while diving - I hate boring deco stops

06-08-2008, 05:20 PM	#6
mores Guru Posts: 659 Karma: 4059 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Vienna, Austria Device: iPhone	heh heh ... vibra-call

06-08-2008, 05:32 PM	#8
tirsales Under pressure Posts: 1,521 Karma: 10648 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Germany Device: Really not owning a PRS-700	Its a nice avater, what did you expect?

06-08-2008, 05:34 PM	#10
Cthulhu Technologist Posts: 485 Karma: 3919 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: I'm between Cities Device: SONY Reader PRS-500	Went to the beach recently with some co-workers. Was eager to read, but was nervous about bringing along my E-book. Of course, forgot to bring anything else, so was consigned to reading "MORE" magazine & "Cottage Living." In my defense, it was darn hot to boot, so a sealing plastic bag may not have been the answer either. Not turning pages in the wind would have been nice. Zelda, you know that I could all ways hold the e-book for you as you lounged in the bath, right? Simply let me know. ;-

06-08-2008, 05:41 PM	#13
Cthulhu Technologist Posts: 485 Karma: 3919 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: I'm between Cities Device: SONY Reader PRS-500	A waiting list? gasp you mean that, not only do I get to carry your e-book to the bath, but there are snacks involved too?! Oh! Fractious Day! btw: "MORE" is a magazine for +40 wimmin. Never read it, thankfully. Some of the adds in the other magazine were insightful for life on a boat, though. @Bob: There are many ways an anthropoid squid may serve a lady.