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Plastic Logic’s Thin Reader

Caitlin Kenny Computers and Education Rutgers University, Fall 2008. Plastic Logic’s Thin Reader. What it is…. Plastic Electronic reader Size of a piece of business paper (8.5-by-11-inches) A ctual display area measures 10.7 diagonal inches.

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Plastic Logic’s Thin Reader

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  1. Caitlin Kenny Computers and Education Rutgers University, Fall 2008 Plastic Logic’s Thin Reader

  2. What it is… • Plastic Electronic reader • Size of a piece of business paper (8.5-by-11-inches) Actual display area measures 10.7 diagonal inches. • Measures less than 3/10 of an inch thick and weighs less than a pound. • Supports a full range of business document formats • Touchscreen made of plastic • Durable • Virtual Keyboard

  3. What it is… • “Users can connect to their information either wired or wirelessly and store thousands of documents on the device.” • “The reader incorporates E Ink technology for great readability and features low power consumption and long battery life.” • Plastic Logic

  4. Thin Reader vs. Amazon Kindle • Thin Reader supports Microsoft programs, PDF, e-books, magazines, etc. • Thin, lightweight, size of a sheet of paper, 10.7 inch display • Business angle, appealing to professionals • Not Wi-Fi enabled yet • Micro-USB, Bluetooth connectivity • Material must come from Amazon.com • 6 inch display, size: 7.5" x 5.3“, thin and lightweight – some say “bulky” • More for personal use • Wi-fi enabled Which would you prefer?

  5. Educational Purpose • Cost-effective • No more expensive textbooks! • Organization • Portability & Accessibility • Health benefits • Heavy backpacks become obsolete • The future of publishing

  6. My opinion • Thin reader offers a better transition from books to digital readers • Size • Technological improvements • Color screen (3-5 years) • Backlight • Paperless classroom • Environmental benefit • We need details – name, price, release date.

  7. The future…. Before And After Questions?

  8. References • “Plastic Logic's plastic reader is thin, simple, strong” http://news.cnet.com/8301-13772_3-10034824-52.html • Product’s website: http://www.plasticlogic.com/product.html • Kindle.amazon.com • Youtube.com • http://blog.wired.com/gadgets/2008/09/plastic-logics.html

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