Although the world of music is a world anchored in the past, or so it may seem to many of us, the truth is that important elements within the world of music , such as instruments or scores, are constantly being updated.
A few hours ago, we learned about a curious electronic device that's not only geared towards the world of music but also the world of eReaders— two worlds that don't seem very connected, at least not lately. This peculiar device is called Gvido . Gvido is a dual-screen eReader , shaped like a notebook. It's quite large, with two 13-inch screens, or in other words, the size of an A4 notebook . This device uses two e-ink screens with Mobius technology, so while the resolution isn't very high, it allows for functions like writing, note-taking, and storing everything on the device. Gvido has a storage capacity of 8 GB , a large capacity, but it will likely be filled with PDF files since it doesn't read specific sheet music or ebook formats; it can only read PDF files like the Sony DPT-S1.
Gvido works similar to the Sony DPT-S1 but with two displays
Both the price and release date of Gvido are still unknown and may take some time to find out, as the prototype hasn't been officially launched yet. This means it will be a while before it reaches the market for those who, in addition to reading ebooks, want to listen to or produce music. The first Gvido prototype will be presented at the International Record Market in Cannes . Therefore, some musicians, such as those in Spain or the United States, may not be able to purchase this device in time, or it may take even longer.
Although I don't think Gvido is a great device, it does highlight a problem many users face: device formats . Gvido solves a problem for one sector, musicians, but there are other issues in fields where eReader formats don't meet their needs. What do you think?