Kyobo Mirasol-based ebook reader launched in South Korea - Page 2

JxK · 11-22-2011, 03:27 PM

So far it's only out in S. Korea and seems to be aimed more at the education industry. Nonetheless, given some time, it may find its way to the states.

http://www.slashgear.com/kyobo-eread...roid-21196809/

RainingLemur · 11-22-2011, 03:32 PM

I would hope that something like this makes it stateside. I'd love to have a color eInk reader.

SCION · 11-22-2011, 03:38 PM

Would be nice in the size of the Kindle DX.

DuskyRose · 11-22-2011, 03:41 PM

While I'd be interested to see how they've managed it, I can't say I'm impressed with the color or clearness. The colors looked too 'watercolor' for me, and the Kanji (if that's the right word) looked a bit mushy.

I'd have to hold one and play with it to tell, but I'd much rather a sharp picture/font than a mushy water-colored one. I already have a tablet for sharp color and fonts.

Nate the great · 11-22-2011, 04:23 PM

That's not color E-ink.

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Originally Posted by SCION

Would be nice in the size of the Kindle DX.

Qualcomm only has the 5.7" screen in production.

kartu · 11-22-2011, 05:25 PM

Is i tme, or contrast is somewhat underwhelming and viewing angle simply poor? I expected much more from this technology.... =/

DuskyRose · 11-22-2011, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Nate the great

That's not color E-ink.

Why isn't it?

What's the difference between color e-ink and color e-paper?

nesler · 11-22-2011, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by DuskyRose

Why isn't it?

What's the difference between color e-ink and color e-paper?

It's just an entirely different technology. It's owned by Qualcomm and has apparently been in development for nearly a decade.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interfe...ulator_display

Color e-ink screens are in production, but that has nothing to do with Mirasol, and makes use of the existing e-ink technology.

pata · 11-22-2011, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by idle

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Originally Posted by Lbooker

According to the official Kyobo site, it weighs 338g

Ugh. Not for me, then.

that's light...

Phogg · 11-22-2011, 07:54 PM

Obviously I need to get busy scanning comic books.

DuskyRose · 11-22-2011, 07:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nesler

It's just an entirely different technology. It's owned by Qualcomm and has apparently been in development for nearly a decade.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interfe...ulator_display

Color e-ink screens are in production, but that has nothing to do with Mirasol, and makes use of the existing e-ink technology.

Thanks for the link! Off to check it out.

JSWolf · 11-22-2011, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by RainingLemur

I would hope that something like this makes it stateside. I'd love to have a color eInk reader.

Unfortunately it's too small. 5.7" is too small.

Phogg · 11-22-2011, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by JSWolf

Unfortunately it's too small. 5.7" is too small.

Its a start though, and it is big enough for things like wildlife recognition guides.

HansTWN · 11-22-2011, 11:05 PM

Let us hope they will come out with 7", 8", 10" devices soon. But battery life seems less than stellar. 30 minutes of reading a day means the battery will last for a week, with an "energy efficient bi-stable display"??? Did they do the math on this or is this a pea size battery?

Another unknown is how does the black&white experience stack up against an e-ink Pearl display? Perhaps we have to convince MGMueller to buy one and report back to us

Ken Maltby · 11-23-2011, 12:17 AM

The first color eInk ereader (also only released to the academic market, for now) would
be the Ectaco (google: "ectaco color e-ink") The eInk company uses the codename
"Triton" for this display.

Luck;
Ken

http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j...iDFY3ZhIewcnTQ

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ag4HG...eature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AtTxi...eature=related

11-22-2011, 03:27 PM	#16
JxK Enthusiast Posts: 49 Karma: 866238 Join Date: Nov 2011 Device: Kindle PW, NC CM 7.2	Kyobo Releases First Mirasol (Color e-ink) Reader So far it's only out in S. Korea and seems to be aimed more at the education industry. Nonetheless, given some time, it may find its way to the states. http://www.slashgear.com/kyobo-eread...roid-21196809/

11-22-2011, 11:05 PM	#29
HansTWN Wizard Posts: 4,538 Karma: 264065402 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Taiwan Device: HP Touchpad, Sony Duo 13, Lumia 920, Kobo Aura HD	Let us hope they will come out with 7", 8", 10" devices soon. But battery life seems less than stellar. 30 minutes of reading a day means the battery will last for a week, with an "energy efficient bi-stable display"??? Did they do the math on this or is this a pea size battery? Another unknown is how does the black&white experience stack up against an e-ink Pearl display? Perhaps we have to convince MGMueller to buy one and report back to us Last edited by HansTWN; 11-22-2011 at 11:11 PM.

11-23-2011, 12:17 AM	#30
Ken Maltby Wizard Posts: 4,466 Karma: 6900052 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: The Heart of Texas Device: Boox Note2, AuraHD, PDA,	The first color eInk ereader (also only released to the academic market, for now) would be the Ectaco (google: "ectaco color e-ink") The eInk company uses the codename "Triton" for this display. Luck; Ken http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j...iDFY3ZhIewcnTQ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ag4HG...eature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AtTxi...eature=related Last edited by Ken Maltby; 11-23-2011 at 12:51 AM.

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11-22-2011, 03:32 PM	#17
RainingLemur Spork Connoisseur Posts: 2,355 Karma: 16780603 Join Date: Mar 2011 Device: Nook Color	I would hope that something like this makes it stateside. I'd love to have a color eInk reader.

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SCION Séduisant Posts: 4,706 Karma: 2107018 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Texas, USA Device: Boox Note Air2+; Kobo Libra2; Kindle Scribe, Oasis3; iPad Mini6	Would be nice in the size of the Kindle DX.

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DuskyRose Guru Posts: 754 Karma: 9209502 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Virginia Device: Boox Note Air3, Palma, K-Scribe, Eclipsa 2e, & Libra 2, Ipads	While I'd be interested to see how they've managed it, I can't say I'm impressed with the color or clearness. The colors looked too 'watercolor' for me, and the Kanji (if that's the right word) looked a bit mushy. I'd have to hold one and play with it to tell, but I'd much rather a sharp picture/font than a mushy water-colored one. I already have a tablet for sharp color and fonts.

11-22-2011, 05:25 PM	#21
kartu PRS+ author Posts: 1,637 Karma: 2446233 Join Date: Dec 2007 Device: Sony PRS-300, 505, 600, 650, 950	Is i tme, or contrast is somewhat underwhelming and viewing angle simply poor? I expected much more from this technology.... =/

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Phogg PHD in Horribleness Posts: 2,320 Karma: 23599604 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: In the ironbound section, near avenue L Device: Just a whole bunch. I guess I am a collector now.	Obviously I need to get busy scanning comic books.

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