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weatherman
05/30/09

In reply to Pixel Qi: The Display That Will Make You Want an E-Reader
I'll believe the screen tech when I see it in production, not just ready. There have been so many claims about computers that cost $200 and screen tech that will revolutionize the computing industry, only to find that they're all 2x more expensive and several years from production, that I'm a little jaded.

And even if it is better and costs only $200 to produce, that's still going to mean it's a hell of a lot more expensive at retail. $200 to produce a screen does not mean that a laptop or ereader could be produced that would sell for $200. You have to figure it's at least 100% markup or more just to bring the product to retail.
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Pazu
11/30/08

In reply to Pixel Qi Laptop Could Run for 20-40 Hours on Standard Battery
Bah, I want a Shizuma Drive for my laptop :/
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Camron
11/30/08

In reply to Pixel Qi Laptop Could Run for 20-40 Hours on Standard Battery
Obvious, but I feel like I have to say it: There's a big difference between 20 and 40 hours.

That said, I'd be happy if my laptop could run anywhere near 20 hours.
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qbrad
11/30/08

@camron9989: Why don't we call it a cool 30 hours and be jolly?
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