10-20-2009, 01:01 PM | #1 | |
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AUO Announces 20inch and 6inch flexible ePaper
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http://auo.com/auoDEV/pressroom.php?...wsId=727&ls=en |
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10-20-2009, 01:08 PM | #2 |
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Hmmm. A 9-inch ebook reader. I wonder what exactly in-cell touch functions and embedded Single Chip Solution means.
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10-20-2009, 01:23 PM | #3 | |
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Actually, I think "in cell" means that the touch functionality is built right into the display rather than being a separate layer under or over the epaper itself. BOb |
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10-20-2009, 01:26 PM | #4 |
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Resolution = ??
Ebook formats = ?? OS = ?? CPU = ?? ?? ?? No real information! |
10-20-2009, 01:26 PM | #5 |
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that is my understanding as well. i have a friend who has seen these screens in person ; he says they are really impressive. i can't wait to see these devices.
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10-20-2009, 01:40 PM | #6 |
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They said it was 9:1 contrast ratio...I guess it's a step up from Vizplex. Can't wait until we can double or triple that at least...
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10-20-2009, 03:55 PM | #7 | |
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just yesterday I read that some company plans on producing processor versions just for eBook readers combining ARM-based CPU and controller for the eInk screen in one chip. I guess that is what they are referring to. Cheers, Klaus |
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10-20-2009, 04:07 PM | #8 | |
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10-20-2009, 06:02 PM | #9 |
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10-20-2009, 07:53 PM | #10 | |
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From the press release:
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10-20-2009, 08:34 PM | #11 |
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I always see these electronic paper devices in sci-fi movies and they look so damn cool.
In this case it can be bent, but ships in a bulky solid frame so it's not bendy? The bendiness may be a little marketing ploy given that the final product isn't made to be so flexible? |
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Most people don't need to bend what they're reading. Flexibility just makes it more durable, more resistant to drops and jostling around in a backpack or briefcase etc. I'm more interested to see what it does for stylus writing/touch screen functions in regard to accuracy, lag (on e-ink like the iRex) etc. |
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10-20-2009, 09:13 PM | #13 |
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Competition for EInk. Hope this brings prices down.
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10-20-2009, 11:46 PM | #14 |
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looks really good for me.
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10-21-2009, 09:35 AM | #15 | |
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The step up is in the new iRex; 12:1. I will not buy a new reader as long as I do not see a big step up. In too many conditions, the screen of my reader is too dark, whereas a paper book is perfectly readable. |
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