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The test model I used for a month only needed one charge, it works a lot like the black and white kindle and the document stays static on the screen and the device only really turns on when you write on it or turn pages.


I beta tested it and it was so slow and cumbersome that I gave up on using it because it just got in the way of trying to do anything.

It was super light and cool but it's so damn big and fragile feeling that it didn't feel safe putting it into a bag. It was just one more thing to carry around.

You had to connect it every time to transfer files on or off of it, could not even email it out. Supposedly the only service it was going to work with via wifi was Evernote. We asked for dropbox but that didn't seem like an option. Felt like the future in concept but more like using a palm pilot.


Speaking of which, I love the tech in Palm Pilots. To this day I'd take the monochrome screen that lasts forever and is extremely responsive.

But seems like people prefer burning batteries that need daily recharging, or input lag.


Screen and OS is more like the black and white kindles, it loads an image to the screen and records what you draw on it. It's not live or fluid. There was a distinct screen flash when it updated new content.


If you mean the product linked in this post, then yep. Palm Pilots had nothing of that though :'(


Description: We are looking for motivated and hard-working web and mobile developers that can help us create software tools for the entertainment industry. Local to Los Angeles a plus but not a requirement.

What we’re looking for in you:

Web Dev - Solid working knowledge of Python (Django), JavaScript, HTML and CSS. Experience with object-oriented JavaScript is a big plus. We are looking for people who can learn quickly and can build on top of what we have already created.

Mobile Dev - We’re looking for someone with some experience in iOS and a solid background in programming. Ability to create an awesome mobile version of our web applications.

About us:

We are a start-up making software tools for the film and television industry. We have been developing a sophisticated web application over the last two years that will change how the work behind films and television shows are created. This is cutting edge technology in a niche market with major studios signed on to use the software upon completion...

We’re located in Los Angeles but you can be from anywhere in the US. We are a smart and flexible little company trying to create something that hasn't been done before - an overused statement that can truly be applied to this project. The positions are freelance/contract jobs until

What Now:

If you’re interested, send us an email to programmer.inquiry@gmail.com with “Interested Programmer" in the subject line. Include a resume please.


The hardest part of being a motivated founder of a start-up is finding equally motivated people to work with.

You can have a great idea, money and desire but its very hard to get the motivation-train moving if you cant find people that share the passion. Also finding a mentor to help guide you is turning out to be difficult.

I am currently having a very hard time getting connected with well versed programmers for our company. Its driving me nuts. We are the guys like the ones in The Social Network?


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