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James Sotherden Send message Joined: 16 May 99 Posts: 10436 Credit: 110,373,059 RAC: 54 |
Scientists have just announced that they have invented a new means of distributing information. It is no bigger than an Ipad, fairly lightweight, does not need batteries or an internet connection, and holds a permanent record of what you have read, that you can refer back to time and time again for free. Anything that can get people to read a book, Whether it be an E-reader, smart phone, or a computer is a plus. Id rather hold a book, Newspaper, Or magazine in my hands when I read. Its the smell of the ink the feel of the paper, Its something I cant get from a screen. Dont get me wrong, I have no qualms about reading an article online. Its just if I want to relax its a book. [/quote] Old James |
Julie Send message Joined: 28 Oct 09 Posts: 34053 Credit: 18,883,157 RAC: 18 |
Scientists have just announced that they have invented a new means of distributing information. It is no bigger than an Ipad, fairly lightweight, does not need batteries or an internet connection, and holds a permanent record of what you have read, that you can refer back to time and time again for free. You have a point there James. You can't compare a screen with the smell of a real book. It's like comparing an Email with a written letter, much more authentic, from the good old days. Sometimes I wonder when the evolution of technologie will stop. If it ever stops...God knows what inventions still have to come. rOZZ Music Pictures |
Ex: "Socialist" Send message Joined: 12 Mar 12 Posts: 3433 Credit: 2,616,158 RAC: 2 |
Someday we wont even need e-readers. We will be able to have the data fed directly to our eyes, or even worse directly into our brain. #resist |
Julie Send message Joined: 28 Oct 09 Posts: 34053 Credit: 18,883,157 RAC: 18 |
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James Sotherden Send message Joined: 16 May 99 Posts: 10436 Credit: 110,373,059 RAC: 54 |
Someday we wont even need e-readers. We will be able to have the data fed directly to our eyes, or even worse directly into our brain. There are scientist who have implants now to a computer. I heard on NPR that they have an advanced prosthectic for runners that is awesome. We dont have to ever fear the Borg. We will be the Borg. [/quote] Old James |
Dimly Lit Lightbulb 😀 Send message Joined: 30 Aug 08 Posts: 15399 Credit: 7,423,413 RAC: 1 |
Someday we wont even need e-readers. We will be able to have the data fed directly to our eyes, or even worse directly into our brain. *plugs self into the matrix* Cool, I've just learned kung fu. Uh-oh, I forgot to do a virus/malware scan before downloading. I now have an urge to buy a replica watch :( Member of the People Encouraging Niceness In Society club. |
The Simonator Send message Joined: 18 Nov 04 Posts: 5700 Credit: 3,855,702 RAC: 50 |
"This futuristic e-book mind-meld reality simulator has performed an illegal operation and will be shut down." Life on earth is the global equivalent of not storing things in the fridge. |
Mike Send message Joined: 17 Feb 01 Posts: 34258 Credit: 79,922,639 RAC: 80 |
Warning you´ll get blind after reading this e-book. With each crime and every kindness we birth our future. |
Donald L. Johnson Send message Joined: 5 Aug 02 Posts: 8240 Credit: 14,654,533 RAC: 20 |
Id rather hold a book, Newspaper, Or magazine in my hands when I read. Its the smell of the ink the feel of the paper, Its something I cant get from a screen. Same here. Except when it is printed on glossy paper, and the ink comes off on my hands...... Donald Infernal Optimist / Submariner, retired |
Donald L. Johnson Send message Joined: 5 Aug 02 Posts: 8240 Credit: 14,654,533 RAC: 20 |
Someday we wont even need e-readers. We will be able to have the data fed directly to our eyes, or even worse directly into our brain. I have science fiction (from the 1980s) on my shelf where most people have a USB-type port at the base of their skull - hides nicely under long hair. Plug in a small wi-fi connector and you're linked to the net. Donald Infernal Optimist / Submariner, retired |
The Simonator Send message Joined: 18 Nov 04 Posts: 5700 Credit: 3,855,702 RAC: 50 |
I have science fiction (from the 1980s) on my shelf where most people have a USB-type port at the base of their skull - hides nicely under long hair. Plug in a small wi-fi connector and you're linked to the net. I wonder if whoever wrote The Matrix took inspiration from that? Life on earth is the global equivalent of not storing things in the fridge. |
Donald L. Johnson Send message Joined: 5 Aug 02 Posts: 8240 Credit: 14,654,533 RAC: 20 |
I have science fiction (from the 1980s) on my shelf where most people have a USB-type port at the base of their skull - hides nicely under long hair. Plug in a small wi-fi connector and you're linked to the net. Or something like it........ Donald Infernal Optimist / Submariner, retired |
Ex: "Socialist" Send message Joined: 12 Mar 12 Posts: 3433 Credit: 2,616,158 RAC: 2 |
Someday we wont even need e-readers. We will be able to have the data fed directly to our eyes, or even worse directly into our brain. "I know Kung-Fu" /me <shakes head> lol #resist |
Julie Send message Joined: 28 Oct 09 Posts: 34053 Credit: 18,883,157 RAC: 18 |
I have science fiction (from the 1980s) on my shelf where most people have a USB-type port at the base of their skull - hides nicely under long hair. Plug in a small wi-fi connector and you're linked to the net. probably... rOZZ Music Pictures |
Julie Send message Joined: 28 Oct 09 Posts: 34053 Credit: 18,883,157 RAC: 18 |
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