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Originally Posted by steffi
Plus the Que is going to blow them all away.
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Not sure what's with the QUE hype. Is a glossy black case all it takes to make an ebook reader a success? We still don't know anything about the battery, the display contrast due to touch screen, removable media support, interface, etc. It's running WindowsCE so it'll be one of the few readers where there is a licensing cost for the operating system. And of course not everyone wants such a large size reader. I am interested in the supposed more durable plastic backplane, but it's too early to say that the device overall is more durable. And maybe they'll use the same 'business market' justification that IREX used for the DR1000 and price it at $900+. And for those interested in making hand written annotations, I'm not sure if the finger can replace the pen, unless you just like making big circles or writing really large letters. Depending on the touch technology, a pen can be used, but care may be needed to ensure that your hand resting on the display won't interfere with the pen.
Speaking of delays and promises, IREX had mentioned an upcoming 2010 (Q3?) device with finger-touch screen. From this awesome
primer on current e-paper technologies, I believe that mysterious reader will be using a new touch technology incorporated into new PVI (future owners of e-ink) displays:
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In addition, in 2008, it added touch screen technology from F-Origin, a force-sensing touch technology supplier. (PVI has a 20% ownership in the F-Origin.) Traditional touch-screen technologies add a layer on the surface of the device, which can diminish the reflective qualities of the display.
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Warning, reading the e-paper primer may make you even less likely to buy an e-paper reader now!