Thin+Reader+Paper

== = = =Plastic Logic's "Thin Reader"=

A current events presentation based on a CNET based on an article at the DEMO event. Made in Germany.

It is the size of a regular 8 1/2 by 11 sheet of paper. Other features include: • a virtual keyboard • eInk • Wireless technology (but blogs say that it does not yet have Wi-Fi). • It can support a variety of open source formats, including PDF and Microsoft Reader. The Kindle requires Amazon.com material. • Has micro USB and BlueTooth • has a touch screen! Sweeet! • could show sheet music (so orchestras cold have these on their music stands!)

=What does it mean for education?=
 * Could be the endless textbook!
 * Heavy backpacks could be obsolete.
 * Could be the future of publishing!

=Questions= This could be a great thing. The thin reader might be a better transition from traditional print. A color screen would be nice (one is coming in 3-5 years). Also there's no backlight (so no reading under the covers). But you could clip a traditional book light on it. Could save paper and trees....Details are