Quote:
Originally Posted by Shaggy
The one issue I see is that the reflective mode that would be most useful for what you're talking about also has lower contrast and higher power requirements than current eInk technology.
I think their screens are an improvement over standard LCD, but fall short when compared to current eBook technology.
|
Precisely why I said I doubt they had dedicated readers in mind. This screen could make plenty of other devices better for reading but still can't beat e-ink at its own game. The point of my post was that I believe there is an untapped content market out there for casual readers who would never buy a dedicated reading device. They may read a couple books a year. They read magazines, blogs maybe some stuff for work. They'd be interested in this screen for improving battery life and being able to see it in sunlight but they probably wouldn't be buying it to improve their reading. However, since it will be easier for them to read on a multifunction device, they might start buying some digital content which would be great for us.