Since the creation of the iPad, tablets have seen a huge increase in popularity. This popularity boost could mean good things for the home automation industry, where tablets could replace more traditional control panels. This could help lead to lowered prices in home automation.
0The Possibilities of the Adam Tablet
Following the release of the iPad, several companies have announced plans to release tablets before the end of 2010. Foremost among these tablets is the Adam tablet from Notion Ink. This India-based startup has created a promising tablet with a revolutionary screen that could be the first true competitor to the iPad. This article examines the hardware and software features of the Adam.
1Kno Tablet Aims to Replace Textbooks
Equipped with two 14.1″ touchscreens, the Kno tablet is the largest in its class. The device is marketed towards college students who do not want to carry bulky textbooks and notebooks to class. While many have complained about the size of the Kno tablet, it is a bold design that is drastically different from any other tablet currently on the market.
1Developments in E-paper Devices
E-paper was developed to simulate the look of paper on screen, and E-paper devices followed to make use of that technology. The science behind both is beyond the scope of this article, but basically the effect is achieved without back-lighting, and can be maintained even in bright sunlight without glare.…







