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more about #irex yantelope: We all knew robots would be here one day but who knew they would suck so much. They don't make my bed or do my bidding and they certainly don't go to... more » Bennal: Why teach robots to wield what are essentially swords? Robot Japanese army, that's why. We should be shitting ourselves. more » fuchikoma: I agree. If I got one it'd be as a neat geek toy, but as a practical device, I've already been reading books on my PDAs for a decade now. They can pla... more » DemonOfTheFall: I'm all for convergence, I'm on my feet moving all day and the less I have to lug around with me the better. In that regard I agree with Brian absolut... more » Bender: Stupid argument. That's like saying dedicated digital cameras are dead because they can't make phone calls and tweets. When a dedicated device can... more » Wburg: LCD screens are horrible for reading books. You either are an anomaly or don't do as much straight reading during your 12 hour stretch. Just catching ... more » OmegaVader: Anyone who thinks ebooks are the future has probably never really read a book. And I don't mean that as sarcasm or hyperbole; e-books as a format are ... more » jinushaun: I always thought e-Ink was less about emulating books and more about fixing the problem with extended reading on a computer screen. This is a problem ... more » Scaramanga: E-inks benefit is that its easy to read, looks like paper, and only uses batteries when the page is turned. These are strong virtues. Its easy on th... more » nutbastard: i think what would be best for everyone is if somehow an e-ink display can be superimposed over an LCD, or an OLED, or vice-versa. im SURE it can be ... more » pantsonfireliarliar: Multimedia is the future. Haha wasn't that the battle cry of CD-ROMs? more » justsomereportingguy: With all the commenter's picking on poor Bri, I feel the need to offer a little defense. E-Ink does it purpose well. Brian never really said it did... more » Elranzer: The ignorance of these posts is astounding. e-Ink was meant to replace PAPER, not to be a new type of video display. Reading books on a flickering LC... more » manyou07: blam, i think you're talking about two different things here. the first is e-ink, a technology for an "easier on the eyes" screen, and the second is ... more » KhaiJB: keeping a mind to the problems of Formats, I don't think the paper book is dead. you don't need any software or hardware to read a paper book... but ... more » dogcow: Completely agree. I have a Sony PRS-500, and though I love how it looks as a static page, the negatives (B&W only, distracting flash every time you tu... more » dragon:ONE: I'd die for a cheap-cheap e-ink reader I could load full of datasheets and various manuals I need when doing work. It's a pain, IMO, to deal with an e... more » The Curse of Millhaven: I use my nokia 810 as an ebook. With Fbreader it looks great while being a device I can carry in my pocket for other purposes also. The n900 looks to ... more » tande04: Completely disagree. Is e-ink as it stands today not the greatest thing in the world, sure. By that regard the tablet 10 years ago wasn't that great... more » OMG! Ponies!: Blam, you ignorant slut. Your problem is that too often, you think inside the box. Can a horse on rollerskates outrun an automobile? Yes. Easily. ... more » -
#robots
Now They're Teaching Robots to Use Lightsabers
The International Robot Exhibition 2009 is underway in Tokyo, and Yaskawa is again showcasing its Motoman robots. We've seen how dexterous previous models were in robo chef demonstrations, but it seems they've now got a taste for the Force. More » -
#rant
Why I Think E-Ink Readers Are Dumb
The future of media isn't on paper. And a device just dedicated to replicating dead trees is a waste of time. Let me show you why electronic ink's virtues don't matter as much as its weaknesses do. More » -
#ebookreader
iRex DR800SG Hands On: An Ebook Reader, Unchained
As more and more companies roll out more and more ebook readers, it's becoming clear that this isn't really a hardware game. Sure, the iRex DR800SG is a slim, minimalist 8.1-inch e-reader, but it's the software that'll make it great. More » -
#ebookreaders
iRex DR800SG Ebook Reader: Verizon 3G, B&N Books, Stylus Touchscreen
Updated: 2010 really is shaping up as the year of the ebook reader. The latest entry: iRex's $400 DR800SG. It has an 8.1-inch stylus touchscreen, 3G Gobi chip with unlimited Verizon data, and books from Barnes & Noble's ebook store. More » -
#ebookreaders
iRex's Next Ebook Reader Will Come With 3G, Less Sticker Shock
It looks like iRex, leading makers of giant, feature-packed ebook readers for real-life P.G. Wodehouse protagonists, is casting a monocled eye on the mainstream market. Crave's got details on a forthcoming 8.1-inch touchscreen reader, with wireless, rumored at under $400. More » -
#lightningreview
iRex Digital Reader 1000S Lightning Review
The Gadget: iRex's ebook reader, a huge 10.2" E-Ink display with Wacom touch surface—in short, the ebook reader that the Amazon Kindle and Sony Reader wish they were. -
