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Originally Posted by Huyggy
Again, I think we don't have this yet, not because of a problem of technology, but because "millions" of others think the technology is well suited to their needs and our voice, in the academic/technical field isn't heard.
But I'm sure something like that would convince lots of luddites/"paper lovers" too.
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Development takes time. E-readers and tablets are just getting established. Devices geared more toward academic use will emerge, because there's money to be made. This is one device, though very limited, that's headed in that direction:
http://phandroid.com/2011/01/13/what...ideo-ces-2011/
Bigger picture, a lack of imagination is a bigger stumbling block than technology. Many people can't see beyond their own narrow interests. If they don't need or want X, they can't see why anyone else might. Fortunately, the world includes people with more imagination, and it's always cool to see where their visions of the future might take us.