maplesyrup
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... and this is just ridiculous;
http://www.break.com/index/mind-blowing-technology-2300947
http://www.break.com/index/mind-blowing-technology-2300947
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WhatIfGodWasALeaf
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That's been around for a little while, it's also partially staged. The Printer cannot print moving parts just yet, only solids. They don't really show that in the video if I recall correctly(can't watch it right now while I'm at work).
It is crazy to think how much this tech might have advanced in five years though. We could have the more advanced versions of these printers at home, buy something online and the company just sends the schematic to the printer and we have it immediately, obviously that is silly and would be open to piracy, but fun none the less.
It is crazy to think how much this tech might have advanced in five years though. We could have the more advanced versions of these printers at home, buy something online and the company just sends the schematic to the printer and we have it immediately, obviously that is silly and would be open to piracy, but fun none the less.
maplesyrup
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Thanks... Still, it's pretty crazy tech.
I'm very interested in an e-reader and I need some help purchasing one.
I've seen a lot of the Kindle and know a few people who own one and it's a fine piece of technology, and I love Amazon.com for pretty much everything. That said, I'm worried there might be some competitors that aren't as popular but might be as good if not better than the Kindle.
I've looked at the Kobo as well and, while I like it, I just trust the amazon brand a bit more, it's pretty much the only place I buy things online except for e-bay.
The features I'm looking for are: Touch screen with good responsiveness, ease of use and purchase of books, very strong availability of titles, best bang for buck.
Any thoughts?
I've seen a lot of the Kindle and know a few people who own one and it's a fine piece of technology, and I love Amazon.com for pretty much everything. That said, I'm worried there might be some competitors that aren't as popular but might be as good if not better than the Kindle.
I've looked at the Kobo as well and, while I like it, I just trust the amazon brand a bit more, it's pretty much the only place I buy things online except for e-bay.
The features I'm looking for are: Touch screen with good responsiveness, ease of use and purchase of books, very strong availability of titles, best bang for buck.
Any thoughts?
Bullfrog
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The Kindle is priced right, but I (and my good friend) went for the Kobo Touch. I've only used an older Kindle (about three years old) so I can't compare to the new one.
I really enjoy. I haven't had any trouble with book availability. Actually, i have, but it's common among the readers for the types of books I read. I like that the Kobo can read more formats than the Kindle and others. It has an expandable slot (microSD) though that only comes into play if you're going to have thousands of books.
Compared to tablets, smartphones, etc. the responsiveness is sluggish, but the battery lasts forever (I haven't charged mine in a few weeks.)
I really enjoy. I haven't had any trouble with book availability. Actually, i have, but it's common among the readers for the types of books I read. I like that the Kobo can read more formats than the Kindle and others. It has an expandable slot (microSD) though that only comes into play if you're going to have thousands of books.
Compared to tablets, smartphones, etc. the responsiveness is sluggish, but the battery lasts forever (I haven't charged mine in a few weeks.)
hockeyfan1
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A $35 "computer"...welcome to the Raspberry Pi...
http://ca.finance.yahoo.com/news/35-raspberry-pi-computer-sells-175320248.html
http://ca.finance.yahoo.com/news/35-raspberry-pi-computer-sells-175320248.html
WalterSobchak
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Me too.Bullfrog said:
hockeyfan1
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BMan said:
One question I have-- since Kobo Books is Canadian (Indigo/Chapters), doesn't it make more sense to spend $ in CDN dollars, as compared to the Kindle, being American (Amazon)? It is understood that there is Amazon's Canadian site and that our dollar is now parity with the U.S. dollar, still, to me at least, it would make much more prudent sense to buy Canadian.
No?
I may, in the near future decide to purchase an ereader, preferably an e-ink version and that would be the Kobo Touch.
Out of curiosity, has anyone tried the Kobo Vox yet, with it's non-e-ink LCD screen? Good or bad on the eyes? (I'm of the opinion that e-inks are far softer and less tiring on & for the eyes).
WalterSobchak
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In a Don Cherry kind of way, I would lean towards the Canadian Kobo e-reader, but, I would rather go with what is the better product, no matter what country sells/makes it. Having said that, KOBO has been a very good e-reader for quite a long time.hockeyfan1 said:
Out of curiousity, do you have an Apple IPAD? You can save yourself loads of money by picking up the APP so you can read your e-books on it instead.
Not me. Since I have the KOBO Touch, I have no need to try another e-reader.
hockeyfan1
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BMan said:
I actually have both-- the IPAD (family member) and the BlackBerry Playbook (my own). They both have the KOBO app -- IPAD (from the app store, and the Playbook on-device). While it's not such a bad idea using these tablets to do one's e-reading, I doubt an LCD screen is appropriate for long-term reading usage. I would much prefer an e-ink screen to the above.
I'm certain you've found the Kobo e-ink screen very pleasant to read on.
WalterSobchak
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hockeyfan1 said:
Agreed.
hockeyfan1 said:
I heard that that is true. Reading on an LCD is more like watching something, whereas reading on an e-reader is like actually reading a book. Your brain uses a different process, or so I'm told.
God, it's insane how much a gadget can get you back into reading. I've already finished 50% of the Great Gatsby.
Zee
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Bender said:
Yeah, I can honestly say that my Kindle has made me a more avid reader now. I used to go through cycles where I would read a lot of books for weeks, then for whatever reason i'd hit a book I didn't really like and I'd stopped reading anything for months on end. Since i've gotten the Kindle I've been reading pretty much a bit every single day for the last 18 months.
Guru Tugginmypuddah
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MonikaM said:
A replacement USB wi-fi stick, about $10.
Bender said:
Well, not sure who told you that, but it is kinda BS. You can read perfectly fine with both. I live and work in Silicon Valley (AKA San Jose, California) and we usually get the latest and greatest first. But what you're talking about, I've had experience with both for a long while now, I would still recommend an iPad or any tablet over an e-reader any day of the week. An e-reader uses e-ink which only changes the screen periodically (usually on an advance to the next page) and only changes when electricity is applied to it. So, the benefit of an e-reader is that it can last longer than a tablet with an LCD screen. However, e-readers can't do much else. Remember, I'm talking about e-readers with the e-ink technology. A lot of tablets or less powerful tablets may call themselves e-readers now but they sport an LCD screen.
Is it easier to view stuff on an e-reader? That depends. Are you constantly reading stuff in bright sunlight outside? If so, then yeah, an e-reader may be the solution but with all the said limitations mentioned above. But if you are reading in dim light or at night, you will need a light on to read the e-reader whereas a tablet is self-illuminated.
If I were to buy something now, it would be hands down an iPad or an Android tablet. The ability to do a lot more things than just read a book makes it worthwhile. This includes reading email, surfing the net, playing games (if you're into that), downloading apps that are too many to name, and many more.