Is the Pixel Qi vaporware? - Page 2

Dulin's Books · 05-28-2010, 11:33 AM

Speaking of Irex..... I met Alex Henzen yesterday and had a conversation with him. He had some very interesting things to say

But this thread is about Pixel Qi. I spent alittle time yesterday trying to get a moment with Mary Lou Jepson. The press office folk were even talking with her PR people but there just wasnt time.

But they are shipping production displays to their customers. So it wont be too long before devices are out. Computex http://www.computextaipei.com.tw/ is next week so i expect some more news from there, since Im sure Charbax will be there keep an eye on his site(s). There is another show soon after that also (cant remember the name just now)

Shaggy · 05-28-2010, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Dulin's Books

But they are shipping production displays to their customers. So it wont be too long before devices are out.

They've been saying that since last year, at least.

Dulin's Books · 05-28-2010, 03:30 PM

okay but they produced the display and sold and delivered orders of them to customers. If the customer (notion ink) is having a delay (because they had to wait for froyo) that doesnt make the display vaporware. its real it exists.

etienne66 · 05-28-2010, 04:13 PM

I think Shaggy is just from Missouri, "The Show Me State"

Pixel Qi may really be shipping, but until the consumer can actually buy a device with one of their screens, it is technically vaporware.

Etienne66

dmaul1114 · 05-28-2010, 04:22 PM

I'm with Shaggy.

I couldn't give a crap less about technology until 1) it's out in a device I can buy and 2) it's shown to work better than existing options.

I do think something will roll out with a Pixel Qi screen late this year or early next. I'm mixed on it. I'm skeptical that the screen can match say the iPads or a nice LED laptop monitor etc. when it comes to HD video etc. And I care more about that part than how well it does monochrome/reflective mode for text.

Dulin's Books · 05-28-2010, 04:50 PM

well the ips display on the iPad will be better until you get into a daylight situation where its unviewable.

dmaul1114 · 05-28-2010, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Dulin's Books

well the ips display on the iPad will be better until you get into a daylight situation where its unviewable.

Sure, but I hate the outdoors and keep my blinds shut so not a problem for me.

kjk · 05-28-2010, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Dulin's Books

well the ips display on the iPad will be better until you get into a daylight situation where its unviewable.

...and until the PixelQ display readers actually ship

Dulin's Books · 05-28-2010, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by dmaul1114

Sure, but I hate the outdoors and keep my blinds shut so not a problem for me.

preaching to the converted

Tamara · 05-28-2010, 09:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dulin's Books

well the ips display on the iPad will be better until you get into a daylight situation where its unviewable.

I read on my iPhone in daylight without problems but being in FL, I stay in the shade.

HansTWN · 05-28-2010, 09:36 PM

In a way the PixelQi is the worst of both worlds (a color screen that is on par with what was available 3-5 years ago and a mediocre reading screen). My guess is that there just isn't enough interest -- yes, I know a lot of MR members are very excited about it, but you can't make money selling a few hundred devices. And if that excitement could be sustained when having the real thing is also doubtful. When you have to make such serious compromises, better get two separate devices or just get an iPad or tablet/laptop convertible.

Perhaps PixelQi has decided to go straight for a better quality color screen (and thus need more time for development), but then they should at least say so. My money is on PixelQi being vaporware.

Dulin's Books · 05-28-2010, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Tamara

I read on my iPhone in daylight without problems but being in FL, I stay in the shade.

right - you are in the shade

pic of ipad next to a liquavista display

videos

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=puvaw-unW24

mind you the 2nd is propaganda
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZQm9...eature=related

but yeah i should have been clearer by using "in the sun" rather than daylight. but even in the shade viewing anything on the ipad is difficult. course, here in portland we only have to worry about that for about 2 months of the year. and then we have the blinds...

DawnFalcon · 05-28-2010, 11:06 PM

And where's the e-ink screen next to those? Hmm.

05-28-2010, 09:36 PM	#26
HansTWN Wizard Posts: 4,538 Karma: 264065402 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Taiwan Device: HP Touchpad, Sony Duo 13, Lumia 920, Kobo Aura HD	In a way the PixelQi is the worst of both worlds (a color screen that is on par with what was available 3-5 years ago and a mediocre reading screen). My guess is that there just isn't enough interest -- yes, I know a lot of MR members are very excited about it, but you can't make money selling a few hundred devices. And if that excitement could be sustained when having the real thing is also doubtful. When you have to make such serious compromises, better get two separate devices or just get an iPad or tablet/laptop convertible. Perhaps PixelQi has decided to go straight for a better quality color screen (and thus need more time for development), but then they should at least say so. My money is on PixelQi being vaporware. Last edited by HansTWN; 05-28-2010 at 09:40 PM.

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05-28-2010, 11:33 AM	#16
Dulin's Books Wizard Posts: 2,806 Karma: 13500000 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Portland, OR Device: Boox PB360 etc etc etc	Speaking of Irex..... I met Alex Henzen yesterday and had a conversation with him. He had some very interesting things to say But this thread is about Pixel Qi. I spent alittle time yesterday trying to get a moment with Mary Lou Jepson. The press office folk were even talking with her PR people but there just wasnt time. But they are shipping production displays to their customers. So it wont be too long before devices are out. Computex http://www.computextaipei.com.tw/ is next week so i expect some more news from there, since Im sure Charbax will be there keep an eye on his site(s). There is another show soon after that also (cant remember the name just now)

05-28-2010, 03:30 PM	#18
Dulin's Books Wizard Posts: 2,806 Karma: 13500000 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Portland, OR Device: Boox PB360 etc etc etc	okay but they produced the display and sold and delivered orders of them to customers. If the customer (notion ink) is having a delay (because they had to wait for froyo) that doesnt make the display vaporware. its real it exists.

05-28-2010, 04:13 PM	#19
etienne66 Groupie Posts: 185 Karma: 9832 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Texas, US Device: Kindle 2, PRS-600 Black, PRS-650 Red, Adam w/ Pixel Qi(pre-ordered)	I think Shaggy is just from Missouri, "The Show Me State" Pixel Qi may really be shipping, but until the consumer can actually buy a device with one of their screens, it is technically vaporware. Etienne66

05-28-2010, 04:22 PM	#20
dmaul1114 Wizard Posts: 2,300 Karma: 1121709 Join Date: Feb 2009 Device: Amazon Kindle 1	I'm with Shaggy. I couldn't give a crap less about technology until 1) it's out in a device I can buy and 2) it's shown to work better than existing options. I do think something will roll out with a Pixel Qi screen late this year or early next. I'm mixed on it. I'm skeptical that the screen can match say the iPads or a nice LED laptop monitor etc. when it comes to HD video etc. And I care more about that part than how well it does monochrome/reflective mode for text.

05-28-2010, 04:50 PM	#21
Dulin's Books Wizard Posts: 2,806 Karma: 13500000 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Portland, OR Device: Boox PB360 etc etc etc	well the ips display on the iPad will be better until you get into a daylight situation where its unviewable.

05-28-2010, 11:06 PM	#28
DawnFalcon Banned Posts: 2,094 Karma: 2682 Join Date: Aug 2009 Device: N/A	And where's the e-ink screen next to those? Hmm.

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