Great Article about New Display Technologies in IEEE Spectrum

kennyc · 03-18-2010, 09:11 AM

http://spectrum.ieee.org/computing/h...f-the-future/0

From the intro:

"....That’s my vision of the future of periodical literature—or rather, the future of periodical delivery. It combines the orderly, portable, full-color format of today’s print publications with the flexibility, timeliness, and multimedia capabilities of online magazines. And the only component still lacking is a screen that’s easy on the eyes in all sorts of lighting conditions, displays full-motion and full-color images, is rollable and durable, and uses precious little power.

Like the jet pack, it always seems to be a decade away. So why should you believe me now when I tell you that the do-all e-reader will be available in a decade? Read on......."

Zipr · 03-18-2010, 11:06 AM

I'm not sure I'd want my periodicals to be interactive and display full-motion. I wouldn't want annoying, blinking ads popping up over my newspaper article. And you just know that the advertisers will fully exploit this kind of tech.

kennyc · 03-18-2010, 11:13 AM

I agree about the video etc. zipr. I would like an extremely readable color screen that is highly responsive though.

Fat Abe · 04-10-2010, 08:55 PM

There is a companion article here:

http://spectrum.ieee.org/computing/h...splay-industry

It's also published by the IEEE, and was issued before the mass rollout of the iPad. Yes, today's displays are imperfect, but with hundreds of thousands of iPads sold so far, and millions of e-ink readers, this is what we're stuck with. By improving font rendering and selection. the manufacturers can do a lot in the here and now. The way Apple anti-aliases small fonts leaves much to be desired, especially when the font is white over a dark background. I'm hoping the makers listen to consumers, and hopefully improve the existing lines of products through software updates. I am tired of them trying to sell us new toys every 6-12 months.

kennyc · 04-10-2010, 09:53 PM

I like this:

"But the choice of LCD technology also means that, in spite of the vast library of e-books that will be available for the iPad, this device is no e-book reader. While I’m not an e-book convert myself, the folks I know who carry Kindles everywhere read them outdoors as much as in, often in sunlight, and that just won’t be possible with the iPad’s LCD screen."

03-18-2010, 09:11 AM	#1
kennyc The Dank Side of the Moon Posts: 35,872 Karma: 118716293 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Denver, CO Device: Kindle2; Kindle Fire	Great Article about New Display Technologies in IEEE Spectrum http://spectrum.ieee.org/computing/h...f-the-future/0 From the intro: "....That’s my vision of the future of periodical literature—or rather, the future of periodical delivery. It combines the orderly, portable, full-color format of today’s print publications with the flexibility, timeliness, and multimedia capabilities of online magazines. And the only component still lacking is a screen that’s easy on the eyes in all sorts of lighting conditions, displays full-motion and full-color images, is rollable and durable, and uses precious little power. Like the jet pack, it always seems to be a decade away. So why should you believe me now when I tell you that the do-all e-reader will be available in a decade? Read on......."

04-10-2010, 08:55 PM	#4
Fat Abe Man Who Stares at Books Posts: 1,817 Karma: 10606722 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: 50th State, USA. Also, PA, NY, CA, and elsewhere. Device: All of the Above	Present Imperfect There is a companion article here: http://spectrum.ieee.org/computing/h...splay-industry It's also published by the IEEE, and was issued before the mass rollout of the iPad. Yes, today's displays are imperfect, but with hundreds of thousands of iPads sold so far, and millions of e-ink readers, this is what we're stuck with. By improving font rendering and selection. the manufacturers can do a lot in the here and now. The way Apple anti-aliases small fonts leaves much to be desired, especially when the font is white over a dark background. I'm hoping the makers listen to consumers, and hopefully improve the existing lines of products through software updates. I am tired of them trying to sell us new toys every 6-12 months.

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03-18-2010, 11:06 AM	#2
Zipr Zealot Posts: 99 Karma: 30 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Grapevine, TX Device: Sony PRS505	I'm not sure I'd want my periodicals to be interactive and display full-motion. I wouldn't want annoying, blinking ads popping up over my newspaper article. And you just know that the advertisers will fully exploit this kind of tech.

03-18-2010, 11:13 AM	#3
kennyc The Dank Side of the Moon Posts: 35,872 Karma: 118716293 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Denver, CO Device: Kindle2; Kindle Fire	I agree about the video etc. zipr. I would like an extremely readable color screen that is highly responsive though.

04-10-2010, 09:53 PM	#5
kennyc The Dank Side of the Moon Posts: 35,872 Karma: 118716293 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Denver, CO Device: Kindle2; Kindle Fire	I like this: "But the choice of LCD technology also means that, in spite of the vast library of e-books that will be available for the iPad, this device is no e-book reader. While I’m not an e-book convert myself, the folks I know who carry Kindles everywhere read them outdoors as much as in, often in sunlight, and that just won’t be possible with the iPad’s LCD screen."

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