11-30-2012, 04:00 AM | #1 |
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Bendy Phones and flexible e-ink screens
Saw this article on the BBC web site today. It's ostensibly about 'bendy' phones, but there's a lot in there about flexible e-ink screens as well. In case anybody's interested.
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11-30-2012, 10:52 PM | #2 |
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Thanks for sharing!!
I think it's safe to say that there is noone on this forum more interested in a rollable color eink reader than me - I want one so bad it hurts!! My next kindle (it of course is lighted): Also check out: Study brings us step closer to rollable, foldable e-devices Last edited by xendula; 11-30-2012 at 11:00 PM. |
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12-01-2012, 03:19 AM | #3 |
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While I can understand the technological breakthrough of a bendy phone or reader, I just don't understand the reason for its use ?
What would you need to spend your days bending a reader for, maybe to release your stress ? |
12-01-2012, 04:24 AM | #4 |
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It is the first step towards a foldable device. Imagine having a device the size of an iPhone that you can fold out to a 12" tablet. Finally you will have PDF in original size, no more scrolling or squinting.
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12-01-2012, 04:33 AM | #5 |
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I broke screen of my previous ipod touch in backpockets of pants.
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12-01-2012, 06:28 AM | #6 |
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The most important aspect of it isn't so much the "bendiness", but the fact that a reader with such a screen, even if rigid, would be a lot more resilient to accidental breakage.
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Of course, for now, manufacturers focus more on producing custom shapes (wrap-around screens) and making their devices less accident prone, like was mentioned higher above. |
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12-02-2012, 11:48 AM | #8 | |
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Rolled-up like parchments used to be in middle ages. That would be quite something if those really came on the market.
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I take my T1 almost everywhere with me, but I am paranoid about the screen breaking. I would like a device that I can literally throw in my bookbag, which I can then toss around to my heart's content. Or put it in my pocket and not worry about it [like my little slider phone] |
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12-02-2012, 08:53 PM | #12 |
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OK, Dulin's Books, you win! I'll humbly take second place.
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12-03-2012, 08:29 AM | #14 |
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^ Same here. A decade ago I thought that was cool for newspaper sized epaper, now, I would never have the patience to deal with a reading surface that big any more.
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12-06-2012, 12:57 AM | #15 |
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I can't wait.
All media technology is limited due to the human eye. This is the step to great solutions. Just before HD hologram technology of course |
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