Seriousness Poll: Will there be a massive color e-reader jump in 2010?

Not_A_Crook · 12-08-2009, 08:54 PM

I personally think there would be, since you know, the Mirasol E-reader was announced.

cklammer · 12-08-2009, 09:23 PM

Yes, if they manage colour E-ink display somehow .... otherwise no.

Not_A_Crook · 12-08-2009, 09:39 PM

I already seen a working model of the Mirasol, thats probably the closest to "manage" as of right now.

m-reader · 12-09-2009, 12:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Not_A_Crook

I already seen a working model of the Mirasol, thats probably the closest to "manage" as of right now.

How close to the market do you think Mirasol is? Are they selling the technology to manufacturers yet?
IMO this whole process will take a while. Although I'd love to see colour e-readers out there, I think we'll need to wait a few years for a 500 USD colour e-reader.

Donnageddon · 12-09-2009, 12:34 AM

Yes. Expensive and poorly implemented.

Not_A_Crook · 12-09-2009, 12:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m-reader

How close to the market do you think Mirasol is? Are they selling the technology to manufacturers yet?
IMO this whole process will take a while. Although I'd love to see colour e-readers out there, I think we'll need to wait a few years for a 500 USD colour e-reader.

This came to me in short notice, im not even sure if its going to be sold in america...

StDo · 12-09-2009, 07:13 AM

How long did it take till we got eInk-Readers?

I remember well the times of the first non-eInk readers...

Sweetpea · 12-09-2009, 07:24 AM

No, I think 2010 will be the worldwide breakthrough of the black&white e-ink screens (5 and 6"). I think we'll see some devices for sale at the end of 2010 with colour epaper, but the breakthrough for that will come in 2011 or 2012. The devices that will be available at the end of 2010 will be larger sized, touch screen, and marketed for businesses.

kazbates · 12-09-2009, 08:16 AM

I'll let you know after my visit to the CES in January. I intend to spend quite a bit of time haunting the digital reader vendors!

I do happen to agree with Donnageddon. I think a few color devices will hit the market this year but they will have to go through the same growth process as the black e-ink devices.

dsvick · 12-09-2009, 08:24 AM

I have to agree with Sweetpea, I see there being a huge breakthrough with black and white ones this coming year but not so much color. Unless they can get the technology implemented and the cost down there would not be much of a reason to get a color eReader over a net book, unless it really is a true eInk display.

Even then what would be the point, the only thing I can think of that really would be enhanced by color are magazines and web surfing, and possible for viewing cover art. Magazines I can see but, for me, and without starting an argument, I think a browser on a reader is pointless.

just my $0.02

forcheville · 12-09-2009, 11:09 PM

What a relief!
They're planning to take eReader development out of the nerds who actually, you know, read, phase, and gear it towards the cool people who play games and watch videos, surf the net and twitter n'stuff...

Then these gadgets will really take off... like say, the iPhone...

Sweetpea · 12-10-2009, 02:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by forcheville

What a relief!
They're planning to take eReader development out of the nerds who actually, you know, read, phase, and gear it towards the cool people who play games and watch videos, surf the net and twitter n'stuff...

Then these gadgets will really take off... like say, the iPhone...

Actually, I think you'd lose a lot of people that way. People who only want to read a book and maybe have a tool to get the news/magazines easily.

kazbates · 12-10-2009, 09:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sweetpea

Actually, I think you'd lose a lot of people that way. People who only want to read a book and maybe have a tool to get the news/magazines easily.

I agree. If I want to surf the web, etc., I have a netbook for that. The battery lasts 9 hours and with a broadband card, I can connect no matter where I am. I prefer my reader to be strictly for reading and it's light weight enough to carry in my purse.

As a former computer analyst and a very definite gadget geek, not everything has to have all the bells and whistles. Besides, my Pre has all that stuff and I hardly ever use it.

hel · 12-10-2009, 10:21 AM

I don't need color book-reader. I have Sony vaio p and HTC Touch HD for net surfing.

Elfwreck · 12-10-2009, 12:54 PM

I agree with Sweatpea: lots of BW e-ink in 2010, with color to follow in a year or two.

And I think most of it will be badly done. Over-hyped, buggy, proprietary, crammed with features nobody who reads ebooks actually cares about ("oh look! Animated book covers!"), and needing 2-4 software updates to be basically as functional as a seven-year-old PDA.

MR's forums will be flooded with newbies asking "how can I make my WhizReader work with Kindlebooks," and they'll get upset when told, "um, install Python, and google for arcane programming instructions about DRM removal."

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12-08-2009, 08:54 PM	#1
Not_A_Crook Which way is up? Posts: 217 Karma: 94 Join Date: Dec 2009 Device: Nook, Alphasmart Neo (word processor, Viable document reader.)	Poll: Will there be a massive color e-reader jump in 2010? I personally think there would be, since you know, the Mirasol E-reader was announced.

12-08-2009, 09:23 PM	#2
cklammer Zealot Posts: 106 Karma: 450 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Device: Palm Centro, Acer Aspire One	Colour E-Ink? Yes, if they manage colour E-ink display somehow .... otherwise no.

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Not_A_Crook Which way is up? Posts: 217 Karma: 94 Join Date: Dec 2009 Device: Nook, Alphasmart Neo (word processor, Viable document reader.)	I already seen a working model of the Mirasol, thats probably the closest to "manage" as of right now.

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Donnageddon Now you lishen here... Posts: 2,494 Karma: 479498 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Seattle-ish Device: Sony PRS-650. Kobo Touch, Kindle Fire	Yes. Expensive and poorly implemented.

12-09-2009, 07:13 AM	#7
StDo Translating Calibre... Posts: 657 Karma: 2902 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: ER.de Device: [PRS-500], PB360	How long did it take till we got eInk-Readers? I remember well the times of the first non-eInk readers...

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Sweetpea Grand Sorcerer Posts: 9,707 Karma: 32763414 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Krewerd Device: Pocketbook Inkpad 4 Color; Samsung Galaxy Tab S6	No, I think 2010 will be the worldwide breakthrough of the black&white e-ink screens (5 and 6"). I think we'll see some devices for sale at the end of 2010 with colour epaper, but the breakthrough for that will come in 2011 or 2012. The devices that will be available at the end of 2010 will be larger sized, touch screen, and marketed for businesses.

12-09-2009, 08:16 AM	#9
kazbates Wizard Posts: 2,627 Karma: 406616 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Northern Virginia Device: SurfacePro, SurfaceBook 2	I'll let you know after my visit to the CES in January. I intend to spend quite a bit of time haunting the digital reader vendors! I do happen to agree with Donnageddon. I think a few color devices will hit the market this year but they will have to go through the same growth process as the black e-ink devices.

12-09-2009, 08:24 AM	#10
dsvick Wizard Posts: 2,737 Karma: 635747 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Northeast Ohio, USA Device: PRS-900	I have to agree with Sweetpea, I see there being a huge breakthrough with black and white ones this coming year but not so much color. Unless they can get the technology implemented and the cost down there would not be much of a reason to get a color eReader over a net book, unless it really is a true eInk display. Even then what would be the point, the only thing I can think of that really would be enhanced by color are magazines and web surfing, and possible for viewing cover art. Magazines I can see but, for me, and without starting an argument, I think a browser on a reader is pointless. just my $0.02

12-09-2009, 11:09 PM	#11
forcheville Zealot Posts: 104 Karma: 672100 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Melbourne, Australia Device: Sony prs650, Boox M92, Samsung Slate 7	What a relief! They're planning to take eReader development out of the nerds who actually, you know, read, phase, and gear it towards the cool people who play games and watch videos, surf the net and twitter n'stuff... Then these gadgets will really take off... like say, the iPhone...

12-10-2009, 10:21 AM	#14
hel Sorceress Posts: 169 Karma: 19604 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Montreal Device: Kobo Libra Colour, Boox Air2&Nova 3C, Kindle, Sony, and more	I don't need color book-reader. I have Sony vaio p and HTC Touch HD for net surfing.

12-10-2009, 12:54 PM	#15
Elfwreck Grand Sorcerer Posts: 5,187 Karma: 25133758 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SF Bay Area, California, USA Device: Pocketbook Touch HD3 (Past: Kobo Mini, PEZ, PRS-505, Clié)	I agree with Sweatpea: lots of BW e-ink in 2010, with color to follow in a year or two. And I think most of it will be badly done. Over-hyped, buggy, proprietary, crammed with features nobody who reads ebooks actually cares about ("oh look! Animated book covers!"), and needing 2-4 software updates to be basically as functional as a seven-year-old PDA. MR's forums will be flooded with newbies asking "how can I make my WhizReader work with Kindlebooks," and they'll get upset when told, "um, install Python, and google for arcane programming instructions about DRM removal."