Thread: modding the EE?
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Old 07-02-2010, 06:40 AM   #13
drsteve
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Pixel Qi is based on standard LCD technology and manufacturing processes. The connector is standard so it ought to be a drop in replacement. You'd probably need to wire up the backlight switch (for true reflective mode). If the e-ink mode lives up to the hype then it would be an awesome upgrade. Imagine two sunlight readable screens on your Edge. This would remove the need to transfer webpages etc to the e-ink side. The screen supports full LCD refresh too so movies are possible with backlight off. You'd need to work out how to add a resistive touch layer though - I can't imagine the DIY kit is touch enabled. But God bless Mary-Lou Jepsen and her inginuity. I think this will change the face of tablet computers for the next couple of years. I'm still looking forward to the NotionInk Adam, but I think it will now be pipped at the post by other manufacturers such as Innoversal.