The future of e-book readers - Page 6

eBook Ivor · 09-16-2009, 08:59 PM

G'day dear eBook fans...
wondering if anyone has tried reading a DNLebook on their laptop such as can be found on www.ebook.com

benham · 09-16-2009, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by delphidb96

That would be a device which has source code available under an open-source license for anyone who asks. That means not only the basic OS, but any hardware-specific drivers (e-ink requires different drivers than your typical LCD display) as well as source code available for the various apps, such as the ebook-reader or ebook-library-management applications.

Derek

Thanks Derek!

mikemc2 · 09-16-2009, 11:25 PM

The new, Android powered, Archos 5 tablet may be of interest to some here.

M0zza · 09-17-2009, 04:23 AM

The newly announced dual core ARM cortex processor, coupled with Ubuntu in a netbook will be a very nice product.

For a truly open source product look to the Pandora. This is aimed at homebrew/emulation gaming. but it shows you what enthusiasts can do. This is down to ARMs low licencing costs I think.

SHINTON · 09-17-2009, 04:59 PM

I would say what it will take is a "netbook" with E-Ink... I don't "need" video (or stupid banners), static pages are just fine by me on the internet!

This site on E-Ink would be a breeze...that is where they meet at E-Ink monitors

Dylrob · 09-17-2009, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by mikemc2

The new, Android powered, Archos 5 tablet may be of interest to some here.

The new Archos 5 certainly does a lot of the stuff I want. The only problem is that it's still using a conventional transmissive LCD. I might be sold if they reequipped it with a 3Qi display. Though according to Pixel Qi displays of that size won't be available for quite awhile.

On a separate note, it's nice to see more and more manufacturers are adopting Android.

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Originally Posted by SHINTON

I would say what it will take is a "netbook" with E-Ink... I don't "need" video (or stupid banners), static pages are just fine by me on the internet!

This site on E-Ink would be a breeze...that is where they meet at E-Ink monitors

What about the cursor?

bminata · 09-18-2009, 02:26 AM

I believe more and more multi-purpose devices such as desktops, notebooks, netbooks, tablets, pdas and the likes will include e-book functionality, but some people (incl. me) will always prefer a dedicated ebook reader with e-ink (or something similar) for two reasons:

1. easy on the eyes
2. battery life

There's no way a crt, lcd, led or what-have-you monitors can replace the e-ink displays in those in those respects.

Dylrob · 09-18-2009, 02:41 AM

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Originally Posted by bminata

There's no way a crt, lcd, led or what-have-you monitors can replace the e-ink displays in those in those respects.

None as of yet. Though the point I've been trying to make is that display technology continues to evolve. Including eInk, which will eventually support color and the refresh rate necessary to make it a practical multimedia display.

Slite · 09-18-2009, 02:47 AM

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Originally Posted by bminata

I believe more and more multi-purpose devices such as desktops, notebooks, netbooks, tablets, pdas and the likes will include e-book functionality, but some people (incl. me) will always prefer a dedicated ebook reader with e-ink (or something similar) for two reasons:

1. easy on the eyes
2. battery life

There's no way a crt, lcd, led or what-have-you monitors can replace the e-ink displays in those in those respects.

I think it would be quite interesting to see what they could do with an Oled-screen as far as an e-reader goes.

HansTWN · 09-18-2009, 02:48 AM

we are at least 3-5 years away from that point -- computer or tablet like devices that have color screens comfortable for hours of reading and refresh fast enough for other purposes.

Slite · 09-18-2009, 02:52 AM

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Originally Posted by HansTWN

we are at least 3-5 years away from that point -- computer or tablet like devices that have color screens comfortable for hours of reading and refresh fast enough for other purposes.

Really? For Oled? Why would we be 3-5 years away from that? They already have at least showed 15 inch Oled-screens if I remember correctly.

The device would be very pricey, yes, but it would be quite feasible now I think.

HansTWN · 09-18-2009, 03:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Slite

Really? For Oled? Why would we be 3-5 years away from that? They already have at least showed 15 inch Oled-screens if I remember correctly.

The device would be very pricey, yes, but it would be quite feasible now I think.

I was responding to the post before the OLED and someone added a post while I was writing. That being said, OLED is no real alternative for readers (while being a great screen technology). And for the moment the sweet spot for OLED is 3.5" to 3.7". The Sony 11" TV is still over 2000 USD.

Dylrob · 09-18-2009, 03:15 AM

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Originally Posted by HansTWN

we are at least 3-5 years away from that point -- computer or tablet like devices that have color screens comfortable for hours of reading and refresh fast enough for other purposes.

Well the topic is on the future of readers. And although multimedia capable eInk may well be half a decade away, in the mean time [with any luck] Pixel Qi screens should start appearing in devices either late this year or early next.

Slite · 09-18-2009, 03:25 AM

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Originally Posted by HansTWN

I was responding to the post before the OLED and someone added a post while I was writing. That being said, OLED is no real alternative for readers (while being a great screen technology). And for the moment the sweet spot for OLED is 3.5" to 3.7". The Sony 11" TV is still over 2000 USD.

Why wouldn't OLED work for a reader? I think that is one of the solutions Asus is looking into for their "foldable" e-reader if I'm not misstaken.

Great contrast, very quick resonse time. As I said, it is very pricey still. But I don't so why it wouldn't be a good alternative for a reader apart from that fact.

HansTWN · 09-18-2009, 03:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Slite

Why wouldn't OLED work for a reader? I think that is one of the solutions Asus is looking into for their "foldable" e-reader if I'm not misstaken.

Great contrast, very quick resonse time. As I said, it is very pricey still. But I don't so why it wouldn't be a good alternative for a reader apart from that fact.

OLED screens are an improvement over LCD screens, no doubt. My next phone probably will have one, or rather an AMOLED screen. But, at least for me, not up to the comfort level I get from e-ink. Haven't looked at one for more than a short time, though.

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