Belgian public news service VRTnieuws, reports that Flemish financial daily De Tijd, will be the first in Europe to try out "digital paper". "Digital paper" is a thin screen displaying articles downloaded everyday from the Internet.
During a three-month trial period, from this month to the end of June, 200 test readers will receive a prototype developed by Phillips.
The apparatus has a paper thin screen the same size as a piece of A5 and is easy to read, even in direct sunlight, Belgian public news service VRTnieuws reported The articles can be downloaded everyday via a broadband Internet connection or via a hot spot. An evaluation will be made after the test period.