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bellosguardo · 07-08-2009, 01:40 AM

Hello,

I've been thinkering for a while about this e-paper tecnology that is powering most of the latest ebook readers. With current energy crysis, a screen that doesn't need energy (other than refresh) is quite amazing.

Most of the e-paper implementations have been great for reading purposes, considering the great success of most of the devices, and I think there could be more than just reading / browsing.

Imagine a kindle with a full-size-keyboard and a whole lot of software that would let you write-emails/write-documents/chat/browse the web. I think this could be great for people that don't need fancy-graphics, and just need a long lasting battery and easy-on-the-eyes device.

I know there are a lot of disadvantages for such a device, like the inability of using a mouse, the inability of viewing any kind of multimedia, but frankly I would much rather have something designed specifically for my writing.

What do you think?

07-08-2009, 01:40 AM	#1
bellosguardo Junior Member Posts: 5 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jul 2009 Device: Sony prs-505	Hello, does a laptop make sense? Hello, I've been thinkering for a while about this e-paper tecnology that is powering most of the latest ebook readers. With current energy crysis, a screen that doesn't need energy (other than refresh) is quite amazing. Most of the e-paper implementations have been great for reading purposes, considering the great success of most of the devices, and I think there could be more than just reading / browsing. Imagine a kindle with a full-size-keyboard and a whole lot of software that would let you write-emails/write-documents/chat/browse the web. I think this could be great for people that don't need fancy-graphics, and just need a long lasting battery and easy-on-the-eyes device. I know there are a lot of disadvantages for such a device, like the inability of using a mouse, the inability of viewing any kind of multimedia, but frankly I would much rather have something designed specifically for my writing. What do you think?