Fujitsu color e-reader

Studio717 · 10-11-2007, 12:35 PM

Just saw this over on Gizmodo:

Fujitsu ereader with color

The article didn't say whether it was e-ink or not, but I'm guessing it is because of the refresh time. At this point, that's just a guess, though.

The link to gizmag calls it e-paper. (Ah, missed it the first read-through, but the article refers to liquid crystal display...)

Edited to correct the gadget blog I actually read this on. Sigh.

NatCh · 10-11-2007, 12:41 PM

Fujitsu uses a form of cholesteric LCD, so it is e-paper, but not e-ink.

Studio717 · 10-11-2007, 12:45 PM

Thanks, NatCh! I updated my post just before I read your post. I have to agree with the article - ghastly name.

Edited to add: Have you seen one in person? The pics all make the screen look pretty dark.

NatCh · 10-11-2007, 12:50 PM

Nope, haven't been to Japan lately.

They do look rather dark to me too — I can only assume that they're brighter in person but don't photograph well, or ... they won't do to well in the marketplace next to e-ink.

VillageReader · 10-11-2007, 01:26 PM

I'll be in Japan next month - if it is readily available I might spot one somewhere. If I do, I'll post my observations. I doubt if I'll have a chance to take a photo.

Studio717 · 10-11-2007, 01:45 PM

Thanks, VillageReader.

I'll be interested to hear if the screen is as dark and low-contrast as it looks in the pictures.

10-11-2007, 12:35 PM	#1
Studio717 Addict Posts: 208 Karma: 575 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: California Device: Various Kindles, iPhone, iPad, Galaxy 10.1	Fujitsu color e-reader Just saw this over on Gizmodo: Fujitsu ereader with color The article didn't say whether it was e-ink or not, but I'm guessing it is because of the refresh time. At this point, that's just a guess, though. The link to gizmag calls it e-paper. (Ah, missed it the first read-through, but the article refers to liquid crystal display...) Edited to correct the gadget blog I actually read this on. Sigh. Last edited by Studio717; 10-11-2007 at 12:48 PM.

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10-11-2007, 12:41 PM	#2
NatCh Gizmologist Posts: 11,612 Karma: 929426 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Republic of Texas Embassy at Jackson, TN Device: Nook GL+	Fujitsu uses a form of cholesteric LCD, so it is e-paper, but not e-ink.

10-11-2007, 12:45 PM	#3
Studio717 Addict Posts: 208 Karma: 575 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: California Device: Various Kindles, iPhone, iPad, Galaxy 10.1	Thanks, NatCh! I updated my post just before I read your post. I have to agree with the article - ghastly name. Edited to add: Have you seen one in person? The pics all make the screen look pretty dark.

10-11-2007, 12:50 PM	#4
NatCh Gizmologist Posts: 11,612 Karma: 929426 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Republic of Texas Embassy at Jackson, TN Device: Nook GL+	Nope, haven't been to Japan lately. They do look rather dark to me too — I can only assume that they're brighter in person but don't photograph well, or ... they won't do to well in the marketplace next to e-ink.

10-11-2007, 01:26 PM	#5
VillageReader Evangelist Posts: 430 Karma: 2718 Join Date: May 2006 Device: Iliad	I'll be in Japan next month - if it is readily available I might spot one somewhere. If I do, I'll post my observations. I doubt if I'll have a chance to take a photo.

10-11-2007, 01:45 PM	#6
Studio717 Addict Posts: 208 Karma: 575 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: California Device: Various Kindles, iPhone, iPad, Galaxy 10.1	Thanks, VillageReader. I'll be interested to hear if the screen is as dark and low-contrast as it looks in the pictures.

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