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Breakthrough could lead to disposable e-readers

(PhysOrg.com) -- A breakthrough in a University of Cincinnati engineering lab that could clear the way for a low-cost, even disposable, e-reader is gaining considerable attention.

Chemistry / Materials Science

created Nov 22, 2010 | popularity 4.8 / 5 (18) | comments 18 | with audio podcast

The Asus New Folding E-Book Reader

(PhysOrg.com) -- Asus has demonstrated a prototype of an e-book reader it is developing. Unlike its competitors, the device resembles a normal book, having two touch screens that will fold up.

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

created Sep 09, 2009 | popularity 4.7 / 5 (15) | comments 9 weblog

E-paper unplugged is key draw at Japan show

(PhysOrg.com) -- Yet another flexible e-paper display? No. Something special. This concept e-reader has no ho-hum signs of boring repetition. The concept e-reader was shown at last month’s FPD International ...

Electronics / Hardware

created Nov 01, 2011 | popularity 4.7 / 5 (15) | comments 4 | with audio podcast report

Electrofluidic Display Technology puts electronic book readers ahead by a wide margin

(PhysOrg.com) -- Thinking about getting an e-reader but not sure if you like reading the dim screen? An international collaboration of the University of Cincinnati, Sun Chemical, Polymer Vision and Gamma Dynamics ...

Technology / Engineering

created Apr 29, 2009 | popularity 4.9 / 5 (12) | comments 2

New chip to make eReaders cheaper

(PhysOrg.com) -- A new chip may soon make eReaders faster and could reduce the retail price of a Kindle to under $150.

Electronics / Hardware

created Mar 02, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (10) | comments 1 | with audio podcast report

Long-Awaited 'Alex' Android eReader Ready For Pre-Orders

(PhysOrg.com) -- You can preorder the first Alex Reader today... finally! Alex, the first Google Android-powered eReader will ship to preorders in mid-April, five months after its announcement made a huge ...

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

created Mar 17, 2010 | popularity 4.4 / 5 (11) | comments 3 | with audio podcast weblog

New transparent insulating film could enable energy-efficient displays

Johns Hopkins materials scientists have found a new use for a chemical compound that has traditionally been viewed as an electrical conductor, a substance that allows electricity to flow through it. By orienting ...

Nanotechnology / Nanomaterials

created Nov 09, 2009 | popularity 4.8 / 5 (9) | comments 0

Review: Barnes & Noble reader is dual-screen mess

(AP) -- The e-book reading device is the gadget gift of the season. Both Sony and Barnes & Noble have sold out of their new models, and new buyers will have to wait until January for delivery. So why are ...

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

created Dec 09, 2009 | popularity 2.2 / 5 (20) | comments 4

New e-reader Nook Color offers alternative

The switch has finally been flipped, giving e-book lovers a compelling option to enjoy books, magazines and newspapers in full color on a dedicated e-reader.

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

created Dec 26, 2010 | popularity 3.5 / 5 (12) | comments 3

Asus Reveals Their Dual Touchscreen Flipbook and Eee Keyboard At CeBit 2009

(PhysOrg.com) -- At CeBit 2009, Asus has revealed an array of Eee PC products, one being a touchscreen Flipbook PC. It can be used as a laptop, an e-book reader or a multimedia machine for watching movies, ...

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

created Mar 05, 2009 | popularity 4.3 / 5 (9) | comments 2 weblog

Interest is growing in e-readers

Jamie Groves has doubled his reading - up to more than 40 books a year - since he began downloading e-books on his Kindle.

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

created Nov 08, 2010 | popularity 4.3 / 5 (8) | comments 1

E-books need a common language

I never need to worry about whether I can read a book. As long as a book's a book, that is -- printed on paper, in English. I know I can pick it up and read it no matter how long it sits on my shelf after ...

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

created Feb 17, 2010 | popularity 4.3 / 5 (7) | comments 3

Google to start selling electronic books

Google on Tuesday said it will soon begin selling electronic books that people can read on any Internet-connected device including Apple's hot-selling iPad tablet computers.

Technology / Business

created May 04, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (6) | comments 0

E-reader faceoff: Kindle or Nook? Here's a comparison

There's a titanic battle brewing in the e-reader market. The Amazon Kindle and Barnes & Noble Nook are leaving competitors in the dust this summer and are locked in a war that has dropped prices by more ...

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

created Aug 27, 2010 | popularity 3.8 / 5 (8) | comments 5

Amazon cuts Kindle price, adds global version

(AP) -- Amazon.com Inc. is cutting the price of its Kindle electronic-book reader yet again and launching an international version, in hopes of spurring more sales and keeping it ahead of a growing field ...

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

created Oct 07, 2009 | popularity 4.2 / 5 (6) | comments 1