The Future is Now for the NY Times
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The Future is Now for the NY Times
Reading the morning paper has entered the 21st century. The New York Times is now among the pioneering newspapers offering an e-paper format to subscribers. Soon, subscribers will be able to sync the latest edition of the NY Times, along with other major global papers, to e-reader devices emerging in the market this year.
The iLiad E-reader and Sony's Reader are aiming to become the iPod of the literary world. While electronic readers aren’t entirely new?"text on PDA devices has been around since the first Palm Pilot?"reading novels on tiny screens wasn’t practical. However, the latest e-reader devices promise a fresh experience with their innovative display technology.
These e-readers utilize E-Ink, a technology developed by E-Ink Corporation. This display uses electrically charged microcapsules, each about the size of a human hair, which can be charged positively or negatively to show black or white. This allows for high-resolution displays without a light source, making them easier on the eyes. Many users find the display resembles real ink on paper and it's 90% more energy-efficient than traditional LCD screens?"perfect for battery-powered devices.
Two notable devices using E-Ink are the Sony Reader and the iLiad by iRex Technologies. The Sony Reader resembles a thin paperback, storing data via memory sticks or SD cards. The iLiad, on the other hand, is larger, similar to a tablet PC, and boasts additional features like Wi-Fi and expansive memory options.
Sony’s vision extends beyond just handheld devices. Inspired by Apple’s success with iTunes, Sony has created The Connect, an online book service offering thousands of eBooks in E-Reader format. This service includes a desktop client to sync the Reader device with online subscriptions to books and periodicals like the NY Times.
E-Ink’s potential extends beyond e-readers. The technology can display full-color moving images, although it’s not designed for fast motion like a TV. E-Ink displays are being used in compact spaces where power efficiency is crucial and can even be integrated into flexible materials for innovative applications.
A disposable E-Ink display could eventually be included in product packaging once costs drop. Microsoft experimented with this by adding an animated E-Ink display to an Xbox game cover. While this might not become widespread, the thought of animated displays on grocery items is a bit unsettling.
Whether e-readers will dominate like PDAs is still up in the air. However, E-Ink’s clever technology is sure to appear in unexpected places in the coming years.
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