E-readers

  • Predicted in 1930

    Hypothetically described by Bob Brown in The Readies,as "a simple reading machine which I can carry or move around, attach to any old electric light plug and read hundred-thousand-word novels in 10 minutes"
  • Electronic Paper

    E Ink Corporation developed electronic paper, allows a display screen to reflect light like ordinary paper without the need for a backlight
  • Rocket eBook

    1st commercial ereader, did not gain popularity
  • Sony

    Sony

    Sony Librie

A list shows items. A timeline shows sequence.

Use Timetoast to make dates, milestones, and turning points easier to understand in a clear visual format. Timetoast is a timeline maker for work, school, research, and stories.