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Originally Posted by pierro78
hey, maybe a stupid question : is the Onyx i86 epaper too ? how would epaper quality (contrast, whiteness) compare to the quality of the Onyx i86 screen ?
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Epaper is a generic word describing electronic displays that mimic paper - i.e. that work by reflecting incident light rather than being back-light. They become easier to read the brighter the light they're in, e.g. in sunlight.
The Onyx i86 uses an epaper display made by E-Ink. The Icarus Illumina XL does not, it's display is made by a different company.
As to how they compare, I can't tell you from personal experience. I suspect that the one if the Icarus Illumina will have slightly less contrast, but with a front light that should be less of an issue.
I will be able to compare with my PW3 when mine arrives, although my guess is that I won't be seeing it until January 2016 at the earliest. (The Indigogo says shipping in mid-December. I think they're being unrealistic.)