There is news for the e reader fanatics and fans. Entourage has announced the launch of its multitasking device, the Edge.
Its multifarious prowess makes it an e Reader with added capabilities of a notebook as well able to play and record digital media. Styled to simulate a miniaturized laptop the Edge opens up like a conventional Laptop. However, it is here that the similarity ends and diversity begins. As instead of a monitor and keyboard, what you get to see is a 10.1 inch LCD touch screen on one side of the gadget and an e paper screen on the other side. The e paper screen is also touch sensitive though you will have to use a stylus to draw upon it.
The Edge uses the Android OS, which opens up doors for downloading applications via Wi Fi. The onboard 4GB memory is also considered sufficient for storage of data. This however can be extended with external attachments through its SD and USB ports. With the Google Android Application development happening you can be sure to see some games and other applications such as instant messengers.
However, the Edge has not been able to utilize the entire panorama of ideas that such a design does present us with. Featuring twin screens, it could well have been an all touch screen net book of the like of the theoretical OLPC that we got to see some time earlier.
Given the gadgets expected price of $490, there was much more expected from the item to have its cutting edge over the others. It tries to do way too much, perhaps to justify its price tag, which is well into net book territory. In fact, it is priced more than many net books that come with real keyboard.
While watching out for the actual availability of the Edge in the market, we must also not forget the announcement by Barnes & Noble regarding their new e reader.
One of the more popular accolades that The entourage Edge is getting, is from schools and students. The Edge is best served in an intellectual environment because of its ability to read a text book on one screen and be able to take notes, highlight and copy/paste content then it would be to have a physical textbook and paper to write on.
It is our opinion the Entourage Edge is better suited to a school atmosphere then encumber some laptops and here is why. Laptops are bulky, take allot of desk space, where as the Edge is small, fits in one hand, and you can sit back and relax in class while taking notes. With the Built in microphone you can actually record professors lectures, or record your own dictation on summaries. It is also great for book reports, and any activity based on reading and writing information done for later reference.
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Markus Reily writes for the Good E-Reader Blog and is interested in technology. http://goodereader.com/blog/
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