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Blio, a tablet-ready eBook reader
Here you have it! A first look at Blio, an eBook reader app that is destined to be used on tablets such as Apple's rumored iSlate.
Blio is the creation of inventor and futurist Raymond Kurzweil. You might be familiar with his name if you've used speech recognition software, or if you've read one of his many books on the topic of transhumanism (a meaty subject, but well worth looking into if you're a nerd like me).
The app itself looks very sharp indeed and will apparently be released on both the iPhone and PC. With colour e-ink still not on the market, a swish and shiny app like this could definitely gain traction. The Kindle and Nook are great, but don't quite make the grade for kids' stories or educational/instructional books with diagrams and pretty pictures.
We'll be sure to bring you more info on Blio after it debuts at next week's CES!
[via Gizmodo]
Blio is the creation of inventor and futurist Raymond Kurzweil. You might be familiar with his name if you've used speech recognition software, or if you've read one of his many books on the topic of transhumanism (a meaty subject, but well worth looking into if you're a nerd like me).
The app itself looks very sharp indeed and will apparently be released on both the iPhone and PC. With colour e-ink still not on the market, a swish and shiny app like this could definitely gain traction. The Kindle and Nook are great, but don't quite make the grade for kids' stories or educational/instructional books with diagrams and pretty pictures.
We'll be sure to bring you more info on Blio after it debuts at next week's CES!
[via Gizmodo]
Comments
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Subscribe to commentsKris120890Dec 30th 2009 4:28PM
"tablets such as Google's rumored iSlate."
Did you mean Apple?
Sebastian AnthonyDec 30th 2009 5:31PM
I just said 'shit' under my breath really quietly... and then fixed it.
Cheers!
Kris120890Dec 30th 2009 5:35PM
Hahahahah. A google alternative would be an interesting alternative. Thats if the slate is real. There is some Android tablets I think.
DocDec 30th 2009 4:28PM
> Google's rumored iSlate.
You mean Apple's rumored iSlate.
Sebastian AnthonyDec 30th 2009 5:31PM
See above...!
astrotoysevenDec 30th 2009 10:47PM
the freeware app by mobipocket reader has been tablet ready for years...Ive been using it on my TC1100 for at least 3. You can use the accompanying freeware creator app to turn any old PDF or text into a book replete with metadata, ISBN numbers and cover art.
Sebastian AnthonyDec 30th 2009 10:57PM
Thanks for the tip :)
Does it look as good as Blio though?!
John KindleDec 30th 2009 10:52PM
Please note that e readers are designed for reading text (e Ink technology) and not yet for watching videos or color material : ) Later on, there may be some convergence.
John Kindle
contatoJan 5th 2010 9:08PM
(http://www.negociodja.com.br) including
podemos considerar o Blio algo superior do leitor Text Loud ?