Thread: E Ink forecasts loss as ebook device demand falls
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Old 04-05-2014, 10:35 AM   #92
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Originally Posted by LovesMacs View Post
I think a more accurate comparison is e-ink vs. lcd as similar to basic DVD player vs. Blu-ray. Blu-ray players are backwards compatible with ordinary DVDs much as smartphones and tablets are easily able to display anything that e-ink can.

This isn't to downplay the obvious differences in display quality and battery life.
ITA with that description and it's another reason why e ink sales are forecasted to decline.
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