Sharp Memory LCD - kind of like e-Ink, I guess...

Sonist · 06-03-2009, 04:21 PM

Sharp Memory LCD:

...kind of like e-Ink, I guess, but not quite. It seems to be more like Pixel Qi, in a way, since it's LCD, in something like transflexive mode.

"The 1.4mm thick display pairs pixel-memory with a new reflective display technology which reduces the need for backlighting. Thanks to that, power consumption is down to just 15 µW, compared to standard 1mW STN displays."

From SlashGear.

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brecklundin · 06-03-2009, 09:00 PM

very interesting. Amazing what eink has stimulated. Even if eink ultimately is a complete fail in the future, it's simple existance has forced rethinking of business as usual by pretty much every company out there.

I also have the sense with energy concerns on each countries mind these days, such devices are indeed an attempt to head off potential across the board restrictins on a device's power consumption.

For example here in CA there is a huge change in LCD TV power consumption limits. As I recall they were supposed to kick in either in 2010 or 2011, but that is said to be a fluid target as long as the mfg's are indeed making changes. This comes about because the mfg's are using the most power hungry, hence cheapest, designs to get TV's out the door soon as possible and cash in on the format shift.

I see this as being important to other devices as well. And some of the tech developed for small device will find it's way into bigger gear like TV's.

rgeorg · 06-04-2009, 01:44 AM

I agree with brecklundin, very well stated!
It's not clear to me if eink will be able to be fast enough (refresh) to ultimately compete with the LCD and esp. hybrid screens coming out - which will probably eventually all have some sort of wireless network capability (as with computers, phones, PMPs, etc). But eink devices have demonstrated a real need for lower power consumption - although I'm not as optimistic as brecklundin as to the impetus. I think that it is more the promise of ultra-long battery life and ergonometrics (if I can use that term to include easy-on-the-eyes) driving the need.

Andybaby · 06-04-2009, 03:36 AM

as long as a device has atleast 16 hours of use its fine. even 8 is okay.

new screens make me happy. Eink is mediocre at best. new techs, new innovations are great.

Jill74 · 06-04-2009, 03:44 AM

I like the new model of Eink. It's lcd is very small that really serves its purpose.

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Jill74 · 06-04-2009, 03:45 AM

i agree with rgeorg.

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Jill75 · 06-04-2009, 05:10 AM

The lower power consumption is really a nice idea.

06-03-2009, 04:21 PM	#1
Sonist Apeist Posts: 2,126 Karma: 381090 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The sunny part of California Device: Generic virtual reality story-experiential device	Sharp Memory LCD - kind of like e-Ink, or is it like Pixel Qi... Sharp Memory LCD: ...kind of like e-Ink, I guess, but not quite. It seems to be more like Pixel Qi, in a way, since it's LCD, in something like transflexive mode. "The 1.4mm thick display pairs pixel-memory with a new reflective display technology which reduces the need for backlighting. Thanks to that, power consumption is down to just 15 µW, compared to standard 1mW STN displays." From SlashGear. ------ Attached Thumbnails Last edited by Sonist; 06-03-2009 at 05:27 PM.

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06-03-2009, 09:00 PM	#2
brecklundin Banned Posts: 1,906 Karma: 15348 Join Date: Jun 2007 Device: mine	very interesting. Amazing what eink has stimulated. Even if eink ultimately is a complete fail in the future, it's simple existance has forced rethinking of business as usual by pretty much every company out there. I also have the sense with energy concerns on each countries mind these days, such devices are indeed an attempt to head off potential across the board restrictins on a device's power consumption. For example here in CA there is a huge change in LCD TV power consumption limits. As I recall they were supposed to kick in either in 2010 or 2011, but that is said to be a fluid target as long as the mfg's are indeed making changes. This comes about because the mfg's are using the most power hungry, hence cheapest, designs to get TV's out the door soon as possible and cash in on the format shift. I see this as being important to other devices as well. And some of the tech developed for small device will find it's way into bigger gear like TV's.

06-04-2009, 01:44 AM	#3
rgeorg Guru Posts: 675 Karma: 3314796 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Europe & USA Device: K3/3G(2x), Glo HD, Amazon Voyage	I agree with brecklundin, very well stated! It's not clear to me if eink will be able to be fast enough (refresh) to ultimately compete with the LCD and esp. hybrid screens coming out - which will probably eventually all have some sort of wireless network capability (as with computers, phones, PMPs, etc). But eink devices have demonstrated a real need for lower power consumption - although I'm not as optimistic as brecklundin as to the impetus. I think that it is more the promise of ultra-long battery life and ergonometrics (if I can use that term to include easy-on-the-eyes) driving the need.

06-04-2009, 03:36 AM	#4
Andybaby Wizard Posts: 1,279 Karma: 1002683 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: New York Device: PRS-700	as long as a device has atleast 16 hours of use its fine. even 8 is okay. new screens make me happy. Eink is mediocre at best. new techs, new innovations are great.

06-04-2009, 03:44 AM	#5
Jill74 Banned Posts: 74 Karma: 410 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: NYC Device: Sony Reader 505	I like the new model of Eink. It's lcd is very small that really serves its purpose. ______________________________________ It is not all books that are as dull as their readers.

06-04-2009, 03:45 AM	#6
Jill74 Banned Posts: 74 Karma: 410 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: NYC Device: Sony Reader 505	i agree with rgeorg. ___________________________________ It is not all books that are as dull as their readers.

06-04-2009, 05:10 AM	#7
Jill75 Zealot Posts: 135 Karma: 150 Join Date: Mar 2009 Device: none	The lower power consumption is really a nice idea.

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