Digital Ink
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Tablet PC’s still haven’t reallly caught on, but I have to wonder at the purpose of these devices that require you to waste paper in order to draw on the computer. The device linked to is covered by paper and written on. The Logitech io pen which records where the pen is on the pad isn’t much better at this paper convervation thing. What can’t we just record the information on a tablet?
I think in within 10 years we’ll have e-ink which is touch sensitive meaning people will have digital pads of paper. For those who don’t follow tech as much, e-ink is something Sony’s been working on in Japan which is basically a ton of tiny balls. Half the ball is white, the other half is black. Electric charges change the balls to the black or white side, allowing the device to only require power to update the screen and not to keep the image there. As well as tremendous savings in battery life, this is the closest thing to paper yet, which would make the transition to digital easier for many people. I know I like to sketch on paper for the feel and because its easy to see. Resolution could be a problem initially, but from what I’ve seen thet are getting some good resolutions.
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