People have been saying the printed page is in its death throes for years now. Given that paper is a technology we've been getting along just fine with now for a couple millennia or so, that's probably an oversimplification.
But e-books are getting better. Amazon's Kindle has proven to be remarkably popular despite its proprietary file formats and uncertain upgrade path. Now, PC World is reporting on some further advances in "electronic paper" that could make e-books more user-friendly. Here's the story: http://tinyurl.com/3py6ys.
According to PC World, it's now possible to take notes on e-paper (which is a technology touted for being easier on the eye than a standard LCD or CRT screen). Users can also erase content and make other alterations with ease.
But e-books are getting better. Amazon's Kindle has proven to be remarkably popular despite its proprietary file formats and uncertain upgrade path. Now, PC World is reporting on some further advances in "electronic paper" that could make e-books more user-friendly. Here's the story: http://tinyurl.com/3py6ys.
According to PC World, it's now possible to take notes on e-paper (which is a technology touted for being easier on the eye than a standard LCD or CRT screen). Users can also erase content and make other alterations with ease.
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