Sony Reader page changing (to show refresh time)

10s clip showing two page changes on a Sony Reader. The Sony Reader uses an e-ink display made up from tiny balls that are white on one side and black on the other. That makes it reflective and bistable, so it can hold an image without needing any power. On the other hand, since the page change is a mechanical process it's a bit slow, which creates some challenges for the UI.

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• sony
• reader
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• e-paper

[tabletschool]

I think this is a great idea but it's just too expensive. For $250 you could buy fifty real life used books which have an even higher resolution, require no power, refresh instantly when you turn the page etc.

But once this kind of device hits something like the $50 mark I think it will become a lot more popular, especially if the publishing industry gives it more support and publicity.

[lorenzowood]

I found two big benefits:

- Resolution notwithstanding, it's marginally easier to get into a comfy position to read with this reader than with most paper books, as you don't have to keep shifting from left-hand page to right-hand page

- It's cool to be able to carry around a large number of books, an experience not unlike the first time you load up and iPod with a substantial part of your music collection. The availability makes you more likely to listen/read.

[hatfullofsky]

I've had mine for about a year now and I love it.

The only thing is that the Sony customer service is crap. My account runs into trouble every so often and trying to find out what's wrong or get it fixed is crazy making. Then when the problem is fixed you can't find out from them what happened.

[tabletschool]

Yes, absolutely, book readers let you carry a lot more books with you, and they also let you read books that are out of print, and books that have never been available in print at all. It means writers can publish books direct to the internet, and readers can get those books straight away.

I just can't imagine carrying a $250 around with me as casually as a $50. Quite apart from anything else, I'd be worried about someone trying to steal it! :-)

[greenlasers]

good for papers and such :) but its flexible! i want to see a a3 sized epaper with a small non-flexible corner (battery, electronics, backwards forwards on/off buttons)

[TwistedGentleman]

It's a slow refresh rate.... but it's a freaking book... when do you high refresh rates for a book? During a car chase scene?

[allocate]

awesome, that's much better than I was expecting. thanks for posting.

[mailweb123mailweb123]

Thats very slow refresh rate

[eeeirik]

seems good enough to me,.