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-----Original Message----- From: William B. Rebozo To: [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]> Date: Thursday, June 25, 1998 8:00 PM Subject: "Ron Chandler" <[log in to unmask]>: Fw: computer? stuff >> > B - O - O - K >> > >> > Introducing the new Bio-Optic Organized Knowledge device, >> > trade-named - 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 Styli (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. >> > > >--------- End forwarded message ---------- >