Posted on 02/25/2011 8:25:15 PM PST by Red Badger
There is no working prototype. No video. No proof that it exists Yet NoteSlate -- a digital drawing pad, or at least the idea of one -- is burning a hole in the blogosphere. A few weeks ago, descriptions and mockups appeared online at technology news and gossip sites around the globe have written about it n at least half a dozen languages, heralding the imminent arrival of a $99 e-ink digital tablet that mimics the simplicity of old-fashioned pen and paper.
NoteSlate's homepage opens with a question, handwritten in sloppy capital letters on a graphica rendering of the tablet: "Hello? Do you like this picture?" The answer, it seems, is a resounding "yes."
The company, which promises to deliver the device in June, has 4,600 followers on Twitter. More than 44,000 Facebook users shared a link to NoteSlate by clicking a "like" button on the company's website which trumpets an array of features.
(Excerpt) Read more at money.cnn.com ...
Ping......
The NoteSlate tablet that’s been designed to replace paper as a note-taking device now has a proper webpage that describes the tablet in complete detail. Its specs, how it works and more. The tablet packs a 13″ (760 x 1080) display that is similar to E-ink. It can be used for writing, drawing, and even as an eBook reader. It also has a mini USB port, SD card reader, a 3.5mm audio jack WiFi and will run on a Linux-based operating system. Judging from the photos and details provided on the site, this looks like it could be an artist’s dream sketchbook. No more having to deal with the hassles of paper, smudged drawings (although an accident involving water would probably be more drastic with this tablet) or even pencil sharpening. The NoteSlate is expected to ship in June for $99. Head here to check out the official NoteSlate website.
I’m an artist. I don’t get it. A pencil and paper can be had for a lot less than $99.
But a pencil and paper wont get you the ‘cool’ look of a techno-geek.......
It may be cheaper, per use, to use the NoteSlate. You can only use a piece of paper once, but you can use the NoteSlate over and over.
How useful it will prove to be is something to be watched.
LOL!!!!!....
And it saves trees........;^)
Lol!
thats funny!
I’m FReeping right now on a Pandigital Novel eBook. It looks very similar to that device. Its in color, has a 9” screen, SD card slot, wi-fi, USB, works with a stylus, and is rechargeable. The battery will run for about 6 hours and comes with an AC charger adapter, $199....
Such a tablet would be handy if it can store notes in files; then I simply save those files; nothing will be ever lost. The $99 cost is very small compared to the cost of an engineering notebook, pens, and a scanner, and scanning software, and time.
But it remains to be seen if this tablet is adequate for my purpose. The resolution of the screen and the quality of the digitizer must be pretty good for it to replace pen and paper.
Besides, smudging with a tortillion is part of what makes pencil drawing great.
/johnny
LOL
My sister just gave one of those to my mom, (she upgraded to a Samsung Galaxy)and asked me to wipe it for her. I found a firmware upgrade for an android phone that’s really cool. I can even watch youtube flash vids on it now.
Where?....
This could actually be useful walking around in class, helping individual students.
It sounds neat but an “I Pad rival”? Can it play angry birds?
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