E-books – sounds interesting doesn't it?? Reading other peoples comment on the blogs, I think it is the time now to launch properly and promote the E-books throughout Japan and make the "microwave phenomenon" happen again!!
My dad works for Sony, and I knew about the gadget since long ago. The problem for Sony is… They've got the cool hardware but the software doesn't catch up with the product. PS3 is a typical one, its absolutely great and its limit is not only restricted to game use, there are several ways in which to maximise the use of it, such as access to the Internet, use it as a TV, the next generation piece of machine is a great product but there aren't enough “big names” in terms of the software. I think this applies to the E-book as well.
However, now publishers more aware of the new style books, I think within two or three years, E-books would probably be the main supply of books. If we could use the E-books instead of the heavy and ugly looking text books, not only would it would be good for the environment, but it'll look cool, and show it off to the public so there would be more students applying to Aogaku!
