Re: [Paddlewise] Olympus Stylus 720 SW vs. Pentax Optio W30?

From: Michael Daly <mikedaly_at_magma.ca>
Date: Thu, 19 Apr 2007 12:40:45 -0400
Steve Holtzman wrote:

> It's not fantastic in the bright sun ( I don't think that exists)

Some companies have started using electronic paper for displays
(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electronic_paper).  This stuff can be read 
in sunlight, since it relies on reflection and not transmission of light 
through the medium like LCDs.  I haven't seen anything like this in 
person - does anyone have a Motorola Motofone?  Comments on its 
performance in sun would be welcome.

I'd like to get a sheet of this stuff on the deck of my kayak so I can 
have large digital maps.  If you could connect a camera to one and put 
the camera under the kayak, you could see "through" the kayak!

Mike
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