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The main problem with e-books has been that readers must choose between small PDA screens, cumbersome laptops and pricey dedicated readers like the REB 1200. Later this year, though, companies like Compaq and Toshiba will start rolling out Tablet PCs, clipboard-size computers with wireless technology. A little farther in the future is a concept called electronic paper, which has a resolution twice as sharp as that of an LCD screen, uses less power and can be viewed in direct sunlight. Anna Kuchment schreibt über Ebooks - und warum es Leute gibt, die diese normalen Büchern vorziehen.