[WEB4LIB] next big thing?

[Jenny Levine]

"Drew, Bill" wrote:
> What will be the next "big thing" in information delivery that librarians
> should watch out for?

	I agree with Steve and Sam, although I would combine their thoughts.  I think
it will be a portable device that will use e-ink to provide PDA functionality,
books, information, newspaper/magazine subscriptions, Web surfing, and apps like
GPS to display maps & info relevant to your current position.  It will also
include wireless telephony that can be used via a headset or voice-activation
and Bluetooth-like capability for pervasive computing and connections to
Internet2.
	You'll get the "Heavenly Jukebox" on it, so you'll be able to listen to any
song, watch a movie, play a video game, etc., all on a screen the size of 8-1/2
x 11 or slightly smaller (if you're willing to pay for it).  The earth will
shake and all will be forever changed when we start using it to buy access to
things and services, rather than paying to own them.

Jenny
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