Hacker News Reader

Philips made an e-ink reader that does this:

http://gizmodo.com/197227/philips-readius-e+reader-scroll-pr...

So much for me being able to think an original thought.

The curved display makes sense.

The e-book idea still seems too far out, the battery alone would make the "spine" pretty big, then you'd need room to store the rolled-up display, plus the mechanics/arms/etc. that keep it flat when rolled out.

Apparently it's been done already, see above. So it wasn't that far out :)

an e-magazine

A roll-up blind for your windows! Have any weather you like!