Thread: E-Ink in space
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Old 05-19-2008, 08:09 PM   #7
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iPods have made it to the Shuttle

http://www.news.com/2300-11397_3-623...tag=ne.gall.pg

But it sounds like a reworking of the power supply for most ebook devices would be necessary.

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the devices can only take flight after their lithium batteries are replaced with alkaline AA batteries that are certified to fly on the shuttle. And iPods aren't yet certified for use on the space station, the story said.
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