Electronic newspaper

For centuries newspapers were biggest source of information - even in the age of Internet and TV they are still very popular. Of course, we can browse to one of the many news sites, but reading newspaper is not just about getting information, it is the feeling of some sort. That's why books are popular even if many of us can read from cellphone's screen. However, such as paper books evolved in eReaders, newspapers must be upgraded too. In any case, that is how Plastic Logic thinks. They made a concept of how modern newspaper must look like, and it is pretty interesting.

Plastic Logic's gadget is a electronic newspaper reader, which is not limited to reading only newspapers - it can show any MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint or PDF file. It is made from light and bendable plastic, and equipped with large E-Ink display. Device is pretty large, 21,5 õ 28 cm, so you will be able to read big PDFs and newspaper feeds with comfort. Gadget will have wireless internet capabilities, so news can be downloaded automatically. Unfortunately, this reader will not be able to show colored photographs from articles, but who knows; maybe E-Ink technology will be able to do that pretty soon? Technical parameters are unknown yet, it will be very interesting to know, how much internal memory will it have, and how long battery life will be. Who would need a newspaper that can turn off while reading an interesting article?

Electronic newspaper will not remain just an idea; its first prototypes will be shown on the CES exhibition in January, 2009. Plastic Logic expects to ship it to the stores in the first half of 2009, so we will meet these electronic newspapers very soon. Company claims, that this product is universal, because everybody reads newspapers. Would electronic newspapers take place of their paper counterparts? Maybe yes, maybe not. In any case, it will be a very interesting gadget to have.