It'll be made out of stronger, more durable plastic, and there will be deluxe packaging for the CDs of top artists as well.
The device features clever business tools like document annotation and BlackBerry synching, and a durable all-plastic screen that is Plastic Logic's proprietary technology.
After enhancing its reactivity, cardanol is chemically bonded with cellulose, which produces a durable thermo-plastic that is strong, heat resistant, water resistant and non-crystalline (short molding time), due to the bonded cardanol's unique molecular structure consisting of flexible and rigid parts.
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The project undertaken by the Kerala Highway Research Institute in India, where shredded plastic waste has been mixed with bitumen to lay roads, is certainly a good example of the former, particularly as the proponents of the scheme claim the road is stronger and more durable than non-plastic roads, although that remains to be seen.
Beside "esthetic enhancements, " the computers contain some features that may make them easier to use, including an array of connectivity options for notebooks and especially durable desktop computers with a plastic-and-metal casing that is twice as thick as in standard PCs.
Polymer banknotes are printed on a non-porous plastic film, making them more durable than traditional rag-based paper bills.
New plastic fiber will be flexible and durable enough to wrap around desks and plug into PCs--ideal for the home.
The same sad fate may apply to the Que, the ultra-durable, business-focused reader launched by Plastic Logic of Mountain View, Calif.
Dow's materials-engineering center is busy brainstorming ways that plastic can be used to replace wood and steel in durable goods, particularly home appliances and auto parts.
Their goggles were strong and durable, but ugly as sin and uncomfortable to wear (think about those clear plastic, one size does not fit anyone goggles worn in many factories).
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