PocketBook unveils E Ink cover for Samsung Galaxy S4

[Sil_liS]

Originally Posted by jswinden

Which I see as problematic. I think one would have to unplug the eInk cover in order to use the USB port on the phone. That would be a PITA. I still say that metal case front will cause scratches no matter what crap is sprayed on to prevent it. And finally the case hinge is a cheap flap of thin material that will wear out quickly and doesn't allow the eInk cover to lie flat against the phone when the cover is open. This idea is probably a good one, I like the concept, but this particular prototype is far from desirable.

If the cover has all the hardware it would double the weight. Normal glass isn't that fragile so I don't why it would scratch gorilla glass. The flap may be thin in the prototype but that doesn't mean that it would be the same in the final product.

But the fact remains that "as currently shown" this thing is a POS, IMO. At best it is an early prototype. It is butt ugly, poorly designed, and not very practical.

[calvin-c]

Originally Posted by jswinden

But the fact remains that "as currently shown" this thing is a POS, IMO. At best it is an early prototype. It is butt ugly, poorly designed, and not very practical.

I don't think I'd call it a POS-at least not as a prototype. Can't tell from the picture but it seems to me it would be best incorporated in a case for the phone. The case could then have 'rests' that prevent the metal frame from touching the phone's glass and it might even have a flap that could protect the phone's screen when the case is folded back to use the eInk screen.

Ugly's in the eyes of the beholder. Poor design can be fixed as I pointed out above. Not very practical? I'm personally with you on that one-but as I mentioned earlier I'm not fond of eInk screens myself. For others it might be eminently practical-just not for me.

[Sil_liS]

Originally Posted by jswinden

But the fact remains that "as currently shown" this thing is a POS, IMO. At best it is an early prototype. It is butt ugly, poorly designed, and not very practical.

IMO it's a prototype to show functionality.

When I look at something like this I don't think that it is the way it will reach the market:




If the functionality is worth it, then other manufacturers will make eink covers for smartphones with different designs.

[jackm8]

Not sure if it's mentioned already, but what's the resolution on it?

[Froide]

Originally Posted by Mivo

Does the S4 have volume controls that are easy-going? If they are as ornery as on the N7 or my iPad, they may not make such great page turn buttons.

Yes, the S4's volume controls are easy-going. They're located on the upper left side of the device, where one can use one's thumb to easily press the Volume Up or Volume Down button.

[HarryT]

Originally Posted by Froide

Yes, the S4's volume controls are easy-going. They're located on the upper left side of the device, where one can use one's thumb to easily press the Volume Up or Volume Down button.

Do you really think that the person who asked this question is going to care about the answer more than two years later?