Qualcomm shows off ultra high-res Mirasol screen

Logseman · 05-22-2013, 06:10 AM

http://blog.gsmarena.com/qualcomm-sh...rasol-display/

Ridiculously high resolution aside, this screen has now the size for a proper (small) e-book reader. I'd say that the colors, while they're in need of improvement, are much better than other times we've seen Mirasol screens. Maybe we can dream of having it soon?

Namekuseijin · 05-23-2013, 03:24 PM

depends: is it back or bottom lit? or is it under plain natural light?

but yeah, colors are much better. not that I have much use to it for 90% of my reading... still, should be a fine digital portrait

afv011 · 05-23-2013, 04:12 PM

Quote:

The technology is still being developed and nowhere close to production.

FAIL. When (if ever) comes to market, it'll be too late.

Ripplinger · 05-23-2013, 04:19 PM

Not a fail at all if it's just on cell phones. I dream of a time I can actually see anything on my cell phone when I'm out in the sun.

mrscoach · 05-23-2013, 04:26 PM

There aren't any working screens. That is a picture of a printed picture. It says more about nthe printer than the screen. Nate Hoffelder at the-digital-reader has a story on it.
http://www.the-digital-reader.com/20...obile-devices/

frahse · 05-23-2013, 05:32 PM

For argument's sake,
disregarding the particular power requirements,
disregarding the need for back light for front light or side light,etc.,
disregarding somewhat the imperfections of color,

a color display that is easily readable in sunlight would have a big, big
market.

For phones, for cameras, for GPS units, for outdoor displays, ... for me.

din155 · 05-24-2013, 04:46 AM

I agree with others here, had high hopes with Mirasol screens two years back. But it has been as elusive as flexible screens. At least we have seen working prototypes for flexible screens. Mirasol, not so sure anymore.

Edit: Heard about Kyobo Mirasol reader but never saw one and from the reviews its not worth it.

fjtorres · 05-24-2013, 07:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by din155

I agree with others here, had high hopes with Mirasol screens two years back. But it has been as elusive as flexible screens. At least we have seen working prototypes for flexible screens. Mirasol, not so sure anymore.

Edit: Heard about Kyobo Mirasol reader but never saw one and from the reviews its not worth it.

At least flexible screens have made it to market in consumer products.

It'll be a while year before we see products using roll-ups or foldables but the real volume market with be in ruggedized devices, making them more resistant to daily use and abuse, and those exist. All that remains is getting the tech refined for high volume uses.

Namekuseijin · 05-24-2013, 02:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrscoach

There aren't any working screens. That is a picture of a printed picture.

FAIL

you heard it right: FAIL

05-22-2013, 06:10 AM	#1
Logseman Orisa Posts: 2,001 Karma: 1035571 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Ireland Device: Onyx Poke 5	Qualcomm shows off ultra high-res Mirasol screen http://blog.gsmarena.com/qualcomm-sh...rasol-display/ Ridiculously high resolution aside, this screen has now the size for a proper (small) e-book reader. I'd say that the colors, while they're in need of improvement, are much better than other times we've seen Mirasol screens. Maybe we can dream of having it soon?

05-24-2013, 04:46 AM	#7
din155 Guru Posts: 880 Karma: 7556602 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: UK Device: Kindle PW, Win 10 thinkpad 8in	I agree with others here, had high hopes with Mirasol screens two years back. But it has been as elusive as flexible screens. At least we have seen working prototypes for flexible screens. Mirasol, not so sure anymore. Edit: Heard about Kyobo Mirasol reader but never saw one and from the reviews its not worth it. Last edited by din155; 05-24-2013 at 05:00 AM.

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Namekuseijin affordable chipmunk Posts: 1,290 Karma: 9863855 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Brazil Device: Sony XPeria ZL, Kindle Paperwhite	depends: is it back or bottom lit? or is it under plain natural light? but yeah, colors are much better. not that I have much use to it for 90% of my reading... still, should be a fine digital portrait

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frahse occasional author Posts: 2,315 Karma: 2064403292 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Wandering God's glorious hills, valleys and plains. Device: A Franklin BI (before Internet) was the first. I still have it.	For argument's sake, disregarding the particular power requirements, disregarding the need for back light for front light or side light,etc., disregarding somewhat the imperfections of color, a color display that is easily readable in sunlight would have a big, big market. For phones, for cameras, for GPS units, for outdoor displays, ... for me.

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