10-14-2009, 11:31 PM | #1 | |
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Interesting Pixel Qi related tidbit from the MPA Summit
EDIT: Please read ahead to Ms. Jepson's response.
________________ http://thethirdscreen.wordpress.com/...in-six-months/ Not much we haven't already heard. Though one thing caught my eye: Quote:
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10-15-2009, 01:18 PM | #2 | |
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I'll believe them when I actually see a product that is available to consumers. Like several other companies, they've been making press releases about imminent products for years now, and we're still waiting. The one thing in that quote that I believe is that they're talking about a tablet. I always thought that their screen made a lot more sense for laptops/tablets then it did for a dedicated eBook reader. |
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10-15-2009, 01:42 PM | #3 |
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I don't think they had dedicated readers in mind at all. I think the idea is to have a multifunction device that is also great for reading at length: Tablets, netbooks and, I hope, smartphones. The three main reasons I don't like reading on my phone are eyestrain from the backlight, inability to read in sunlight, and battery life. If I wear down my Kindle battery, it's annoying but I'll deal with it. Bad things can happen if I'm out without my phone. Even if people don't read on their phone, they would like to have increased battery life and daylight readability. What I find exciting about their technology on the ebook front is it could get a lot more people reading ebooks that might not want a dedicated reading device.
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10-15-2009, 01:46 PM | #4 | |
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10-15-2009, 02:48 PM | #5 |
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Of course, there's one very secretive OEM that's been rumoured to be coming out with a tablet for years....
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10-15-2009, 02:51 PM | #6 |
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I have to agree that until we see it, it doesn't exist. We've had lots of announcements of new products that have never seen the light of day.
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10-15-2009, 04:37 PM | #7 | |
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I think their screens are an improvement over standard LCD, but fall short when compared to current eBook technology. |
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10-15-2009, 05:32 PM | #8 | |
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Plus, you get the responsiveness back. That'd be worth it to many people (like almost anyone who buys a Jetbook, for instance) |
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10-16-2009, 12:02 AM | #9 | |
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And remember unlike most of those big hype companies, Pixel Qi has essentially already delivered the first generation of their product in the form of the OLPC XO's display. I believe that's enough to give them the benefit of the doubt at this point. Last edited by Dylrob; 10-16-2009 at 12:12 AM. |
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10-16-2009, 03:50 AM | #10 | |
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But I'd also like my reader versatile enough to load say; MobiPocket reader, and ADE, and Calibre, and MS Reader, and MobiDeDRM, and Python, and ... Oh yeah! And able to browse FictionWise, and Diesel eBooks, and Books on Board, and MobiPocket.com, and ... And when it's not doing all that, able to take hand written notes in meetings, and upload them to the network. Typing on a netbook in a meeting is not only distracting, it's down right rude. And how about a little audio recording ability, and maybe some video teleconferencing. And all that with a 20 hour battery life, I don't mind recharging every night instead of once a week. After all, I do it with my smartphone. And in a package small enough to fit in a portfolio. As it stands, the screen is the limit! It's either too power hungry, or too slow and jerky, or not enough colors, or too hard on the eyes, or all of the above. With Pixel Qi it's all doable. I can't wait! |
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It would appear that the aforementioned Engadget article got Ms. Jepsen's attention:
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10-17-2009, 10:36 PM | #14 |
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Very nice find on Mary Lou's comments wrt production. I fear many here do not understand not all companies let their PR Wonks run their mouths off like a certain device re-brander that posts here all the time. Products are considered confidential info covered by NDA's...this is a very competitive business and nothing can kill the impact a device might have more than tipping the company's hand before hand... PixelQi is a very above board and honest company...I mean the goal was to create cheap devices for people who have NO MONEY and live in dirt floor homes...the idea and goal was pure and they delivered. Look at the backers of the original OLPC and those were a who's who of the tech world...those folks would not back a company that could not deliver. In fact I would not be surprised if the tablet-thingy from MS is based on the 3Qi display...right now I think the PixelQi tech holds the most promise. Nice sleuthing to find her comments!! |
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Not that I am disparaging them, but let's face it, hype is very common in tech and is treated as part of the game. Wake me when they have a shipping product that has been put through its paces. |
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