It's doubtful that you'll see the new Digital Paper sitting at your local big-box store. You'll likely have to go straight to the source or find a specialized reseller. We've asked Sony if it has plans for mainstream sales and will let you know if it has something to add.

The $700 price makes this latest model considerably more accessible than the original Digital Paper, whose $1,100 cost was eye-watering for just about anyone, including pros. Still, this definitely isn't an impulse purchase in any field -- you could easily get a more conventional tablet that won't be as easy on the eyes, but should be much more than a one-trick pony.