New Technology=BOOK

[Kathy Hill <khill@FC.GRAND-FORKS.K12.ND.US>]

I don't know the origin of this--It was e-mailed to me by a colleague.

  New Technology ==  BOOK
BOOK is a revolutionary breakthrough in technology: no
wires, no electric circuits, no batteries, nothing to
be connected or switched on.  It's so easy to use, even
a child can operate it.

Compact and portable, it can be used anywhere -- even
sitting in an armchair by the fire -- yet it is
powerful enough to hold as much information as a
CD-ROM disc.

Here's how it works:
BOOK is constructed of sequentially numbered sheets of
paper (recyclable), each capable of holding thousands
of bits of information.  The pages are locked together
with a custom-fit device called a binder which keeps
the sheets in their correct sequence.

Opaque Paper Technology (OPT) allows manufacturers to
use both sides of the sheet, doubling the information
density and cutting costs.  Experts are divided on the
prospects for further increases in information
density; for now, BOOKS with more information simply
use more pages.  Each sheet is scanned optically,
registering information directly into your brain.  A
flick of the finger takes you to the next sheet.
BOOK may be taken up at any time and used merely by
opening it.

BOOK never crashes or requires rebooting, though, like
other devices, it can become damaged if coffee is
spilled on it and it becomes unusable if dropped too
many times on a hard surface.  The "browse" feature
allows you to move instantly to any sheet, and move
forward or backward as you wish.  Many come with an
"index" feature, which pin-points the exact location
of any selected information for instant retrieval.

An optional "BOOKmark" accessory allows you to open
BOOK to the exact place you left it in a previous
session -- even if the BOOK has been closed.  BOOKmarks
fit universal design standards; thus, a single
BOOKmark can be used in BOOKs by various manufacturers.
Conversely, numerous BOOK markers can be used in a
single BOOK if the user wants to store numerous
views at once.  The number is limited only by the
number of pages in the BOOK.  You can also make
personal notes next to BOOK text entries with
optional programming tools, Portable Erasable Nib
Cryptic Intercommunication Language Style (PENCILS).

Portable, durable, and affordable, BOOK is being
hailed as a precursor of a new entertainment wave.
BOOK's appeal seems so certain that thousands of
content creators have committed to the platform and
investors are reportedly flocking to invest.  Look for
a flood of new titles soon.
~~~~~~

Kathleen Hill
Library/Media Director
Red River High School
2211 17th Avenue South
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 746-2407  ext: 359
Kathy_Hill@fc.grand-forks.k12.nd.us

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