MIT's Technology Review looks at ClearType and coming display technologies

In depth articles from MIT's latest Technology Review issue examine the the incredible array of new techniques that we may be using in the future to read, as well the brand new patent Microsoft has gained for its ClearType technology. Here's our overview.

Pixel Perfect

Discusses Microsoft's development of ClearType and the recent patent it has received. According to the article, "the software giant [Microsoft] says the new technology will be key in its attempt to revolutionize electronic books -- portable computer screens displaying pages of text." Included in the article is thoughts by Steve Gibson (the 1970s Apple consultant some say originated the technology), calling ClearType, "beautiful, scholarly, comprehensive and brilliant." More at www.technologyreview.com

Little Big Screen

Explores the limitations with existing technologies and possible solutions that are coming. The article examines such technology as electronic ink, organic light-emitting diodes (that stop the need for backlighting, image projection, as well as other techniques like tiny screens displayed through goggles. More at www.technologyreview.com