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Old 09-10-2007, 03:36 AM   #47
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NOW something like this reader with an "open" format support has no "real" lifespan. it will work as good today and still work as good 5 years from now and 20 years from now. Paper is Paper. no bulbs to burn out as long as I care for it the ONLY thing keeping it from lasting 20+ years is that god damned battery.
Does an eInk screen have an unlimited lifespan? Will it really work for 20 years? Many people have reported that their screen doesn't have nearly as good a contrast 6 months down the line as it did when new. What's it going to be like in 20 years?
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