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screwballl · 01-08-2011, 11:32 AM

As a long time computer tech, I understand the possibilities and info relating to resolution.

In this case when the screen is so small PLUS the fact it is eink and not typical pixels, a minor resolution bump like this will barely be noticeable without an increase in refresh rates. Since eink does not have a refresh rate, higher resolution on a small screen has less of an impact. Considering these will primarily be used for ebooks, a minor resolution bump is even less useful without additional software capabilities such as web browsing, map display or PDF display.

Closest comparison I have with existing tech is like comparing 800x600 and 1024x768 on a 12" CRT monitor, very little difference except for the ability to fit more information on the screen, but it looks the same.

01-08-2011, 11:32 AM	#10
screwballl NewKindler Posts: 504 Karma: 1865773 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: NWFL Device: Kindle3 Wifi	As a long time computer tech, I understand the possibilities and info relating to resolution. In this case when the screen is so small PLUS the fact it is eink and not typical pixels, a minor resolution bump like this will barely be noticeable without an increase in refresh rates. Since eink does not have a refresh rate, higher resolution on a small screen has less of an impact. Considering these will primarily be used for ebooks, a minor resolution bump is even less useful without additional software capabilities such as web browsing, map display or PDF display. Closest comparison I have with existing tech is like comparing 800x600 and 1024x768 on a 12" CRT monitor, very little difference except for the ability to fit more information on the screen, but it looks the same. Last edited by screwballl; 01-08-2011 at 11:36 AM.