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Electronic paper is a very topical technology. Recently a factory in Germany has begun to churn out the first economically viable version of what it is calling 'E-Paper.' This new product will be as light and as thin as a magazine; yet able to store all the newspapers and documents an individual could comfortably read in several months. It is hoped that the commuters and travellers of today will find this more convenient than purchasing throw away reading material, a practice which shamefully wastes billions of tons of paper every year.
Advantages
- You can store a lot of information on a small, lightweight device, providing a wider choice of entertainment to the user.
- It is strong, durable and flexible so users don't have to be too concerned about it breaking.
- The screens have been designed to look like paper, rendering them easier to read than brightly lit computer screens.
- It's much easier to read on the train than a conventional newspaper.
- Electronic paper is more environmentally friendly.
Disadvantages
- Although it may save the consumer money in the long run, purchasing electronic paper is far more expensive than buying a daily newspaper. Those prone to forgetting or losing their possessions may not be very keen to make such an investment.
- Because it is electrical it can not get wet - this creates a problem for the majority of commuters who must face rain and bad weather during their journey.
- You can't leave E-Paper behind for someone else to read - a common practice on public transport.
