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If you were intrigued by those 21-inch e-paper tablets Bridgestone showcased last year, you're sure to be bummed by this news. The company has announced that plans to withdraw from the electronic paper business and expects to bring production to a screeching halt by the end of October. Citing increased competition and rapid declines in material prices for the move, the outfit looks "to put an increased focus on its core businesses." As you may recall, Bridgestone had partnered with Delta Electronics to develop the business-focused AeroBee tablets and it remains to be seen if the latter part of the duo will continue its e-paper exploits with a new mate.

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Bridgestone reveals plan to withdraw from e-paper business, AeroBee loses its buzz originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 15 May 2012 12:22:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>aerobeebridgestonebridgestone aerobeeBridgestoneAerobeecolor e-inkcolor e-paperColorE-inkColorE-papere booke bookse readere readerse-booke-bookse-inke-papere-readere-readersqr-lpdtabletTue, 15 May 2012 12:22:00 EST<![CDATA[Sun stops shining on E Ink Holdings: company reports first loss in two years]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/27/e-ink-holdings-reports-q1-2012-loss/http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/27/e-ink-holdings-reports-q1-2012-loss/http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/27/e-ink-holdings-reports-q1-2012-loss/#comments Sun stops shining on E Ink Holdings: company reports first loss in two years

E Ink Holdings made a loss of over $25 million last quarter, despite supplying its backlight-free panels to popular e-readers like the Kindle and the Nook. Why the poor showing after ten quarters of solid money-making? The company's accountants blame "off-season effects" and "inventory adjustments" by customers, which may simply be corporatese for "the screens aren't selling so well." Overall revenue tumbled 63 percent compared to the same period in 2011 and the outlook remains "conservative" -- although it's hard to believe that everyone suddenly wants to stay indoors and stare at pixels.

Sun stops shining on E Ink Holdings: company reports first loss in two years originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 27 Apr 2012 05:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Oh patent applications... where creative ideas dance shoulder to shoulder with ill-conceived folly. Which do we have here today? We're not sure. What we are sure of, however, is that someone at Microsoft has applied for a patent that describes a device with two screens. Not that old chestnut, but the second screen being of lower-power, like e-ink, and displaying different information based on the state of the first one (i.e. is it against your face or not.) The not-to-be-trusted images illustrate the second screen covering the back of a device and displaying a clock, or other such user specified info. The app does state that it would continue to display info, even if the device was in a sleep mode, and describes a non-flat contour. If you were to read into it, it might sound like rear e-ink phone housing, but if this ever comes to pass, it'll likely be with a little bit of dressing down, so don't get too excited.

Microsoft applies for low-powered interactive second display system patent originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 22 Apr 2012 08:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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What's American's number one problem in the bedroom? Honestly, whatever you first guessed is probably the right answer. For the sake of this conversation, however, let's just assume that it's light, as Barnes & Noble suggests. People are keeping their partners awake at all hours by leaving the light on as they finish the final gripping pages of that Stieg Larsson novel. There's got to be a better way! Something like, say, the Nook Simple Touch with GlowLight (make sure to put little sparkly illustrations over the last word when you read it aloud, by the way).

As you'd imagine, it can see in the dark. -- or, rather, you can see it in the dark, so you won't have to get kicked out of bed for reading The Hunger Games anymore. The clunkily named Nook Simple Touch with GlowLight is up for pre-order now at $139 a pop. Plunk down your information today, and it should be on its way to you in early May -- just in time for Mother's Day and with a bit of time to spare for 'ole pops. So, how does the reader stack up to its predecessor? Click on through to the other side to find out.

Gallery: Nook Simple Touch with GlowLight hands-on

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Nook Simple Touch with GlowLight hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 12 Apr 2012 16:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>e booke bookse readere readerse-booke-bookse-inke-readere-readerseinkeink displayEinkDisplayhands-onlightnook simple touchNook Simple Touch with GlowLightNookSimpleTouchNookSimpleTouchWithGlowlightreading lightReadingLightvideoThu, 12 Apr 2012 16:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Ectaco jetBook Color e-reader hands-on (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/10/ectaco-jetbook-color-e-reader-hands-on-video/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/10/ectaco-jetbook-color-e-reader-hands-on-video/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/10/ectaco-jetbook-color-e-reader-hands-on-video/#comments E Ink Holdings is here at Showstoppers to show off a slew of new displays, with Ectaco's jetBook Color eReader standing among the most notable. First announced back in December, this device boasts a 9.7-inch, 1600 x 1200 display, replete with Triton Color E Ink technology. The WiFi- and 3G-enabled e-reader was explicitly designed with students in mind, with a bevy of educational books, tools and software preloaded. The colors we saw here at CES couldn't exactly be described as vivid, but, as with most other E Ink laced devices, this e-reader boasts a rather healthy battery life, capable of lasting for "weeks," we're told, on a single charge. The jetBook Color has already launched across classrooms in Russia, and is slated to launch on a global scale in the near future. For a closer look, check out our gallery below, along with our hands-on video, after the break.

Gallery: JetBook Color hands-on

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Ectaco jetBook Color e-reader hands-on (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 10 Jan 2012 20:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The decision to include an e-ink display was a pretty novel one -- its uses aren't quite as broad as an LCD, but it's hard to deny that it was extremely readable, as it no doubt would be in direct sunlight, as the company claims. And let's face it, if you use the solar panel as intended, you're gonna have this thing outside in the sun a lot, right? The Ruckus will run you $150 when it drops in Q2, just in time for you to actually want to go outside again.

Gallery: Rukus solar-powered Bluetooth sound system hands-on

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Ruckus solar powered bluetooth sound system

Edgar Alvarez contributed to this report.

Rukus solar-powered Bluetooth sound system hands-on (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 08 Jan 2012 19:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: Check out our hands-on here!

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Rukus solar-powered Bluetooth sound system thinks you should rock more in direct sunlight originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 08 Jan 2012 19:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bluetoothboom boxBoomBoxcesces 2012Ces2012e-inketonportable boomoboxPortableBoomoboxrukusspeakerspeakersSun, 08 Jan 2012 19:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Kyobo eReader with Mirasol display gets video walkthrough, does things E Ink can't]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/19/kyobo-ereader-with-mirasol-display-gets-video-walkthrough-does/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/19/kyobo-ereader-with-mirasol-display-gets-video-walkthrough-does/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/19/kyobo-ereader-with-mirasol-display-gets-video-walkthrough-does/#comments Qualcomm's Mirasol display technology was supposedly inspired by butterfly wings, and its progress over the past year has been appropriately erratic. It was happening, then it wasn't, then it was again -- but only in the Korea-confined Kyobo e-Reader. Despite all the flitting about, however, some consistent promises have been made: a 'converged' screen that's like E Ink because it requires no backlight and lasts for "weeks" on a single charge, and like LCD in its ability to refresh quickly and handle color video. Thanks to Netbook News, we now have some eyes-on of the 5.7-inch, 1024 x 768 Kyobo in action, powered by a 1GHz single-core Snapdragon S2 and Android 2.3, and it's yours for the glimpsing right after the break. There's room for improvement, especially with color saturation, viewing angles and reflectiveness, but we're not quibbling -- this ₩349,000 ($310) device evidently lives up to its central claim.

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Kyobo eReader with Mirasol display gets video walkthrough, does things E Ink can't originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 19 Dec 2011 08:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>40fps5.7 inch Mirasol5.7-inch5.7InchMirasolbutterflycolor displaycolor e-inkcolor e-readercolor ebookcolor videoColorDisplayColorE-inkColorE-readerColorEbookColorVideoe booke bookse readere readerse-booke-bookse-inke-readere-readersebookeinkKoreakyoboKyobo eReaderKyoboEreaderMirasolNetbook NewsNetbookNewsqualcommqualcomm mirasolQualcommMirasolreadersunflowervideoMon, 19 Dec 2011 08:19:00 EST<![CDATA[Ectaco jetBook Color offers your eyes a break for $500, ships in January]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/07/ectaco-jetbook-color-offers-your-eyes-a-break-for-500-ships-in/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/07/ectaco-jetbook-color-offers-your-eyes-a-break-for-500-ships-in/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/07/ectaco-jetbook-color-offers-your-eyes-a-break-for-500-ships-in/#comments
Sure all of those newfangled e-reader / tablet hybrids are nice, but what about a matte finish, color screen that's a bit easier on the ol' peepers? Enter the Ectaco jetBook Color equipped with a 9.7-inch, 1600x1200 Triton Color E Ink display and an impenetrable fog of a UI . The slate sports "virtually unlimited format support and endless battery life," as well as microSD storage up to 32 GB and WiFi connectivity. Fair warning though: this isn't a new device, merely the worldwide release of one that has found success in Eastern Europe and the education sector, as you'll notice from all the scholarly extras. If you're already itchin' to get your study on and don't mind waiting until after January 15th to do so, hit that source link snag the "holiday price" of $500.

Ectaco jetBook Color offers your eyes a break for $500, ships in January originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 07 Dec 2011 22:13:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>e booke bookse inke readere readerse-booke-book readerE-bookReadere-bookse-inke-readere-readersEctacoEctaco jetBook ColorEctacoJetbookColorEInkjetBookjetBook ColorJetbookColormicroSDWiFiWed, 07 Dec 2011 22:13:00 EST<![CDATA[Kyobo, Qualcomm make Mirasol color displays a reality, with the Kyobo eReader]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/22/kyobo-qualcomm-make-mirasol-color-displays-a-reality-with-the/http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/22/kyobo-qualcomm-make-mirasol-color-displays-a-reality-with-the/http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/22/kyobo-qualcomm-make-mirasol-color-displays-a-reality-with-the/#comments Don't look now, but Mirasol has just arisen from the dead. Today, Korea's Kyobo Book Centre and Qualcomm jointly unveiled the world's first Mirasol-coated e-reader, just a few months after CEO Paul Jacobs heralded the demise of his company's color e-paper format. The device, known as the Kyobo eReader, sports a 5.7-inch, 1024 x 768 color display with 223ppi and touchscreen capabilities, runs Android 2.3 and is powered by a 1GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 CPU. Kyobo says you'll be able to use the WiFi-enabled slate for "weeks" on a single charge, as long as you do so at decreased brightness, and for a total of 30 minutes per day. The eReader is available now for around $310, but only in South Korea. There's no indication that it'll be making its way to other markets anytime soon, but in the meantime, sate yourself with a portion of PR, after the break.

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Kyobo, Qualcomm make Mirasol color displays a reality, with the Kyobo eReader originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 22 Nov 2011 03:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>android 2.3Android2.3color e-inkColorE-inkdisplaye booke bookse readere readerse-booke-bookse-inke-readere-readerskoreaKyoboKyobo Book CentreKyobo Bookskyobo ereaderKyoboBookCentreKyoboBooksKyoboEreaderMirasolppiQualcommresolutionsnapdragonsnapdragon s2SnapdragonS2south koreaSouthKoreaTue, 22 Nov 2011 03:01:00 EST<![CDATA[Amazon Kindle review (2011)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/03/amazon-kindle-review-2011/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/03/amazon-kindle-review-2011/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/03/amazon-kindle-review-2011/#comments
There's little question that the Fire stole the show at last week's Amazon event. After all, the new tablet marks a change for the company's Kindle line, which until now has been defined by relatively simple E-Ink-based devices. The Kindle Touch, meanwhile, stepped up to bat to take on the likes of new Nook and Kobo touchscreen readers. But while most expected that device to become the heir to the Kindle throne, the company made a something of a surprise move, offering up a new device that will bear the reader's name. Now in its fourth generation, the Kindle has shed its keyboard and been reborn as a pocket-sized, lighter-weight reader. And a cheap one, at that -- $109 for the standard version and $79 for the ad-supported. So, is the new Kindle worthy of the name that has become synonymous with e-readers? Or did the company make too many sacrifices in the name of slashing prices? Find out in our review after the break.

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Amazon Kindle review (2011)

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Amazon Kindle review (2011) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 03 Oct 2011 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Of course, these specs describe almost every simple phone launched since SMS was added to the GSM standard. What makes the MOTOFONE F3 unique is that it uses a segmented e-paper display which sips power and remains legible in both direct sunlight and dark back alleys, along with dual antennae for superior radio performance. Battery life is absolutely incredible, with over 2 weeks in standby and several months powered off. Motorola also designed the handset to be light (68g), thin (9mm) and strong -- it's resistant to shock, dust and moisture, with a sealed keypad and speaker (which is extremely loud). The best part? You can pick one up online, unlocked, for as little as $25.

Check out our gallery below, and whatever you do, don't be like our protagonist in the zombie apocalypse video after the break -- don't leave your SIM at home.

Psst... yeah, we know this phone's ancient, but every now and then we like to reach back and have a little fun. And, you know, escape a looming zombie horde.

Gallery: MOTOFONE F3

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MOTOFONE F3, the zombie apocalypse survival phone (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 27 Aug 2011 15:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sony PRS-T1 Reader wanders into the FCC with WiFi on board originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 28 Jul 2011 09:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>802.11ne booke book readere bookse readere readerse-booke-book readerE-bookReadere-bookse-inke-readere-readersEBookReaderprsprs-t1readerssonysony readerSonyReaderwifiThu, 28 Jul 2011 09:04:00 EST<![CDATA[Fujitsu's e-reader gets a refreshed look at e-Book Expo Tokyo (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/13/fujitsus-e-reader-gets-a-refreshed-look-at-e-book-expo-tokyo-v/http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/13/fujitsus-e-reader-gets-a-refreshed-look-at-e-book-expo-tokyo-v/http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/13/fujitsus-e-reader-gets-a-refreshed-look-at-e-book-expo-tokyo-v/#comments Fujitsu got to show off its recent color e-reader flossy flossy at the e-Book Expo Tokyo (the former Digital Publishing Fair) in Japan last week. Besting its previous market entry -- the FLEPia Lite -- this 8-inch, 157 dpi cholestric LCD module sheds both its predecessor's weight and Windows OS for a 220 gram, Linux-operated, slimmed-down profile. While the 4,096 color range remains exactly the same, it's the elimation of dithering from the display that'll be brightening up your future literary experiences. Processing speed also got a significant makeover here, translating into 0.7 second writing speeds -- a number the company promises will go down as full color capacity increases. Unfortunately, this slab of technicolor ebeauty doesn't appear to be headed for a US debut, so interested parties should start saving for that import option. Robo-Brit voice-over video demonstration after the break.

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Fujitsu's e-reader gets a refreshed look at e-Book Expo Tokyo (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 13 Jul 2011 02:38:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We haven't heard from the folks at IRX Innovations in a while, but if this video is any indication, they haven't given up on their e-reader dreams just yet. A wily internet video shows the outfit squeezing a modest 6 fps out of an AUO Sipix e-paper panel. Playback is noticeably choppy, but IRX engineers say they can eek an additional 10 fps from the unit by running content through a memory buffer. It's a far cry from Mirasol's crazy-smooth 1080p color displays, or even Bookeen's anti-chromatic offering -- but we won't complain if they can keep it cheap. Besides, Chariots of Fire was born to be seen in slow motion.

AUO Sipix e-paper staggers through video at 6 fps, could go as high as 16 originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 20 Jun 2011 01:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>auoauo e-inkauo e-paperAuoE-inkAuoE-papere-booke-book readerE-bookReadere-inke-ink displaysE-inkDisplayse-papere-paper displayE-paperDisplaye-readerfpsIRXirx innovationsIrxInnovationsvideovideo playbackVideoPlaybackMon, 20 Jun 2011 01:04:00 EST<![CDATA[Sony shows off, folds up super flexible organic TFT display]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/23/sony-shows-off-folds-up-super-flexible-organic-tft-display/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/23/sony-shows-off-folds-up-super-flexible-organic-tft-display/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/23/sony-shows-off-folds-up-super-flexible-organic-tft-display/#comments E-reader manufacturers are doing their darnedest to get their devices to behave more like the old fashioned books we've all since abandoned, but we won't be happy until we can roll one up and stuff it in our back pockets, paperback-style. Sony's working hard to make that dream a reality -- the company showed off some new bendable display technology behind closed doors at last week's SID conference in LA, including a color unit and the extremely flexible black and white e-paper display seen above, which can be bent to a 5mm curvature radius. The 13.3-inch sheet has a 1,600 x 1,200 (150ppi) resolution and is powered by organic TFTs. Sony showed off and bent the thing at the show, reportedly to the cheers of the crowd in attendance. Clearly they're all as excited as we are to make some really expensive e-paper airplanes. For more shots of the bending process, consult the source link below.

Sony shows off, folds up super flexible organic TFT display originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 23 May 2011 22:49:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>black and whiteBlackAndWhitedisplaye booke bookse readere readerse-booke-bookse-inke-papere-readere-readerselectronic paperElectronicPaperepaperorganic tftOrganicTftotftscreensidsid 2011Sid2011sonytftMon, 23 May 2011 22:49:00 EST<![CDATA[Entourage shuts down Edge content store, devices reportedly discontinued]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/23/entourage-shuts-down-edge-content-store-devices-reportedly-disc/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/23/entourage-shuts-down-edge-content-store-devices-reportedly-disc/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/23/entourage-shuts-down-edge-content-store-devices-reportedly-disc/#comments It seems natural selection has finally caught up with the Entourage Edge. When we first reviewed the combination touchscreen/E Ink "dualbook," we wondered whether its neither-fish-nor-fowl design would catch on -- especially priced at $500. That price dropped substantially with its successor, the Pocket Edge, but neither device truly found its feet, in part because of a lack of applications and no updates beyond Android 1.6. And now comes word that the Edge store has officially closed, with customers having until May 27 to download any purchased content. It all points to RIP for the Edge family, and Good E-Reader claims to have recent confirmation from the company. In its goodbye message Entourage steers users toward the Amazon app store, where it notes "you will now have access to a lot of Android Apps that Google would never give us access to." Obvious bitterness aside, the team reportedly has a new device in the works, this time in the typical slate model.

[Thanks, Roy]

Entourage shuts down Edge content store, devices reportedly discontinued originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 23 May 2011 08:47:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidandroid 1.6android tabletAndroid1.6AndroidTabletDualbookDualScreenDualShock3e booke book readere bookse readere readerse-booke-book readerE-bookReadere-bookse-inkE-inkReadere-readere-readersEBookebook readeEbookReadeEBookReaderEntourageEntourage EdgeEntourageEdgeEReaderPocket EdgePocketEdgeMon, 23 May 2011 08:47:00 EST<![CDATA[Bookeen does real time web browsing and scrolling on standard E Ink screen (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/21/bookeen-does-real-time-web-browsing-and-scrolling-on-standard-e/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/21/bookeen-does-real-time-web-browsing-and-scrolling-on-standard-e/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/21/bookeen-does-real-time-web-browsing-and-scrolling-on-standard-e/#comments Bookeen Browsing on E-Ink Bookeen has already taunted us with an E Ink Pearl display hacked to playback clips of chubby bunnies without so much as a hiccup, now it's showing off web browsing and scrolling on the same screen. It's a little stuttery, as you can see in the video below, but considering this is the same tech found in the Kindle it's quite impressive. The trick is accomplished using custom software and off the shelf hardware -- in other words, nothing terribly fancy. So, while we sit here letting out exasperated sighs with every digital page turn, we'll just keep hoping Bookeen gets this in something we can buy soon.

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Bookeen does real time web browsing and scrolling on standard E Ink screen (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 21 May 2011 02:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Bookeendisplaydisplayse booke booksE InkE Ink Pearle readere readerse-booke-booksE-InkE-Ink PearlE-inkPearle-readere-readersEInkEInkPearlscreenscreensscrollingvideoweb browsingWebBrowsingSat, 21 May 2011 02:28:00 EST<![CDATA[E Ink shows concepts galore at SID 2011: snowboards, radios, thermostats, oh my!]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/19/e-ink-shows-concepts-galore-at-sid-2011-snowboards-radios-the/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/19/e-ink-shows-concepts-galore-at-sid-2011-snowboards-radios-the/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/19/e-ink-shows-concepts-galore-at-sid-2011-snowboards-radios-the/#comments E Ink's 300ppi 9.7-inch panel -- touting "laser print quality" and a ridiculous 2400 x 1650 screen resolution -- was just the tip of the e-paper iceberg here at SID 2011. The aforesaid display isn't shipping in any commercial products just yet, but given that OEMs are already accepting 'em, we were told to expect ultra-fine print devices in the not-too-distant future. The screen, which was jointly developed by Epson, truly did look astonishing up close, forcing us to get awkwardly close to see the pixels behind the pictures. Outside of that guy, though, the outfit's booth was splattered with concepts -- everything from an E Ink-infused snowboard (shown above) to a rugged radio. There was even a prototype sheet music reader (dreamed up by Lenart Studios) that looked downright outstanding, not to mention a thermostat that would have any Home Depot junkie swooning. Have a gander at the galleries below, and peek past the break for a brief video tour. Oh, and Burton -- you should seriously get on this.

Gallery: E Ink snowboard concept eyes-on at SID 2011


Gallery: E Ink's concept sheet music holder at SID 2011


Gallery: E Ink's 9.7-inch 300ppi display at SID 2011

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E Ink shows concepts galore at SID 2011: snowboards, radios, thermostats, oh my! originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 19 May 2011 11:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>300ppiconcepte booke bookse inke readere readerse-booke-bookse-inke-papere-readere-readersEInkepsonhands-onprototypesidsid 2011Sid2011snowboardvideoThu, 19 May 2011 11:25:00 EST<![CDATA[Ricoh's new electronic paper promises greater brightness, enhanced color]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/19/ricohs-new-electronic-paper-promises-greater-brightness-enhanc/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/19/ricohs-new-electronic-paper-promises-greater-brightness-enhanc/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/19/ricohs-new-electronic-paper-promises-greater-brightness-enhanc/#comments Color E Ink technology still has some kinks to work out, but Ricoh thinks it may have just taken a big step forward with its latest display. The company's electronic paper, introduced at SID this week, promises to reproduce images that are 2.5 times brighter than competitors' offerings, while covering a color range that's four times wider. To achieve this, Ricoh used a simple lamination method, layering three strips of electrochromic material between two substrates. Unfortunately, however, there's no indication that the technology will be commercially available anytime soon, as Ricoh still needs to incorporate its e-paper onto more practical screen sizes, as well as enhance the display's durability -- both of which sound like pretty major hurdles to us. Full press release after the break.

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Ricoh's new electronic paper promises greater brightness, enhanced color originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 19 May 2011 08:39:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>brightnesscolorcolor e-inkcolor e-papercolor rangeColorE-inkColorE-paperColorRangeDisplayDisplay Week 2011DisplayWeek2011durabilityE Inke-inke-papere-readereinkelectrochromicelectrochromic laminationElectrochromicLaminationelectronicelectronic paperElectronicPaperepaperimageslaminationpaperricohscreensidSID 2011Sid2011spectrumThu, 19 May 2011 08:39:00 EST<![CDATA[Bezos says 'stay tuned' on potential Amazon tablet]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/12/bezos-says-stay-tuned-on-potential-amazon-tablet/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/12/bezos-says-stay-tuned-on-potential-amazon-tablet/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/12/bezos-says-stay-tuned-on-potential-amazon-tablet/#comments Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos didn't confirm a Samsung-built tablet today, but he's not saying no -- in fact, the tell-it-like-it-is founder of the massive e-tailer suggested quite the opposite in an interview with Consumer Reports. "Stay tuned" was the answer, and then Bezos told the publication that if such a device were on the way, it would be complementary to Amazon's existing Kindle, as Bezos doesn't want to disturb the market for that "dedicated reading device." If we were to read between the lines -- which is often a bad idea -- we'd say that could pave the way for an Amazon tablet to launch without a sunlight-readable screen, but it could just be that a tablet would be pricier, while the Kindle could remain relatively cheap. Speaking of E Ink, the CEO said that a color version "is not ready for prime time." As of January, we'd agree.

Bezos says 'stay tuned' on potential Amazon tablet originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 12 May 2011 14:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>AmazonAmazon tabletAmazonTabletandroidBezose booke bookse inke papere readere readerse-booke-bookse-inke-readere-readersEInkEPaperJeff BezosJeffBezostablettablet pcTabletPctabletsThu, 12 May 2011 14:59:00 EST<![CDATA[Mirasol display gets lighting solution for reading alone at parties, bars]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/12/mirasol-display-gets-lighting-solution-for-reading-alone-at-part/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/12/mirasol-display-gets-lighting-solution-for-reading-alone-at-part/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/12/mirasol-display-gets-lighting-solution-for-reading-alone-at-part/#comments How do you solve a problem like lighting a Mirasol display? Sure, the technology provides something of a comprise between traditional E Ink displays and tablet LCDs, with full video and color, low power consumption, and the ability to be viewed in bright sunlight, but it still has some decided drawbacks: like a lack of backlighting. Qualcomm showed off a simple and elegant solution at this week's CES on the Hill, essentially embedding a book light into the device, lighting it from the front -- it's not the first time we've seen an e-reader arrive at this answer, but still, sometimes the easiest solutions are the best. The prototype shown off in DC this week had buttons on the rear for adjusting brightness, though according to The Digital Reader, Qualcomm will also be showing off a device with an ambient light sensor in the near future. The technology should be on store shelves this fall -- no word whether the device is capable of yelling at you for "ruining your eyes" by reading in the dark.

Mirasol display gets lighting solution for reading alone at parties, bars originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 12 May 2011 11:36:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: A second video showing the same 3.7-inch display in a wearable computer project dubbed, "snaplet," has been added after the break.

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Flexible PaperPhone wants to get bent out of shape (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 04 May 2011 16:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>canadae inke-inkeinkflexibleflexible circuitsFlexibleCircuitspaperphonequeens universityqueens university ontarioQueensUniversityQueensUniversityOntarioresearchsmartphonesnapletvideoWed, 04 May 2011 16:03:00 EST<![CDATA[E Ink dashes hopes of a next gen display in 2011, but pencils in full-motion video for 2012]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/03/e-ink-dashes-hopes-of-a-next-gen-display-in-2011-but-pencils-in/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/03/e-ink-dashes-hopes-of-a-next-gen-display-in-2011-but-pencils-in/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/03/e-ink-dashes-hopes-of-a-next-gen-display-in-2011-but-pencils-in/#comments E Ink Holdings is brazenly making us wait until 2012 before producing a successor to its popular Pearl electronic paper display. One of the company's VPs dropped into CNET's offices to spill the bad news: developing and testing a next-generation display "takes some time", apparently, and it is sticking to a two year product cycle. Perhaps E Ink has shifted its focus to the LCD screen in Amazon's rumoured tablet. Or maybe it's still working on the Triton color e-ink display that left us so underwhelmed at CES. Either way, the monochrome Pearl has been knocking around in the Kindle and other e-readers for a while now and although it has better contrast than earlier iterations, it is still ripe for a revamp -- especially a faster refresh rate. But the E Ink VP did hint at some brighter news: the next-gen display, when it does finally arrive, could sport full-motion video. So far e-ink video has failed to go beyond a slightly jittery 10-15fps, so full-motion 24fps or 30fps could definitely be worth the wait.

E Ink dashes hopes of a next gen display in 2011, but pencils in full-motion video for 2012 originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 03 May 2011 09:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>24fps30fpsamazonamazon kindleAmazonKindlee booke bookse inkE Ink Holdingse ink pearle readere readerse-booke-bookse-inke-readere-readersEInkEInkHoldingsEInkPearlelectronic inkelectronic paper displayElectronicInkElectronicPaperDisplayepdfull-motion videoFull-motionVideokindlemonochromenext-gennext-generationpearlrefresh raterefresh ratesRefreshRateRefreshRatestritonvideoTue, 03 May 2011 09:03:00 EST<![CDATA[Bridgestone builds world's largest e-paper tablets, shuns consumers (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/13/bridgestone-builds-worlds-largest-e-paper-tablets-shuns-consum/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/13/bridgestone-builds-worlds-largest-e-paper-tablets-shuns-consum/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/13/bridgestone-builds-worlds-largest-e-paper-tablets-shuns-consum/#commentsBridgestone AeroBee Tablets If you thought the Kno was unwieldy, check out these A4 and A3 paper-sized AeroBee terminals from Bridgestone. The company, best known for its tire commercials featuring adorable animals about to get run over, unveiled two new tablets with 21-inch and 13-inch (underwhelming) color e-paper screens -- the largest available on the market. You can check them out in the video after the break, but don't get too excited, these beasts aren't destined for consumers. Instead, they're being marketed to businesses which will likely use them as in-store displays or kiosks. Next step: coffee table-book e-readers. Though, we suspect In the Shadow of No Towers would lose something in the translation.

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Bridgestone builds world's largest e-paper tablets, shuns consumers (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 13 Apr 2011 20:42:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>a3a4aerobeebridgestonebridgestone aerobeeBridgestoneAerobeecolor e-inkcolor e-paperColorE-inkColorE-papere booke bookse readere readerse-booke-bookse-inke-papere-readere-readersqr-lpdtabletterminalvideoWed, 13 Apr 2011 20:42:00 EST<![CDATA[NoteSlate teased with new product shots, moves one step away from vaporware status]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/18/noteslate-teased-with-new-product-shots-moves-one-step-away-fro/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/18/noteslate-teased-with-new-product-shots-moves-one-step-away-fro/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/18/noteslate-teased-with-new-product-shots-moves-one-step-away-fro/#comments Look, you can't say no to a $99 electronic ink drawing tablet, but to believe that this here NoteSlate has any chance of retailing at that price you'd also need the naiveté of a child who accepts free candies from strangers. While we remain skeptical, said tablet's website has just been updated with a new stash of product shots and an in-depth walkthrough, which are kinda convincing if you ignore the price tag. The mono-color models are here to stay as well, though we should point out that there's a $30 alternative, already available, from Improv Electronics for those who need nothing more than just doodling. Otherwise, keep an eye out for the NoteSlate come June.

[Thanks, Eddie]

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NoteSlate teased with new product shots, moves one step away from vaporware status originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 18 Feb 2011 11:16:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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BAE Systems, long known for its wargadgets that blind and obfuscate, has recently announced that it is developing an e-ink camouflage system that displays images on the side of a vehicle which reflect the environment -- and which change in real time. This is well-suited for areas such as those found in Afghanistan, where terrain can vary from plain ol' desert beige to a lively and vibrant green, and -- provided it doesn't break down in the desert sand -- probably seems a lot more convincing than paint on metal. (We also wonder if this technology will work on cocktail dresses.) The company hopes to have a prototype within four years, while for our part we hope to have our troops out of the region in much less time than that.

BAE Systems develops e-ink camo for tanks and war zone e-readers originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 14 Jan 2011 10:39:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>active camoflaugeActiveCamoflaugearmorbaebae systemsBaeSystemscamoflaugedefensee-inktankwargadgetFri, 14 Jan 2011 10:39:00 EST<![CDATA[HTC job listing hints at an E Ink / 3D-filled future, new North Carolina facility]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/30/htc-job-listing-hints-at-an-e-ink-3d-filled-future-new-north/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/30/htc-job-listing-hints-at-an-e-ink-3d-filled-future-new-north/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/30/htc-job-listing-hints-at-an-e-ink-3d-filled-future-new-north/#commentsMonths back, word on the street had it that HTC was looking to grab up emptied space in North Carolina's Research Triangle Park post-recession; huge outfits like Nortel bit the bullet in 2009, while Sony Ericsson shuttered its operations there and relocated to Atlanta. Naturally, the consolidation paved the way for other technology firms to slide in without overpaying for real estate. HTC has remained mum on the prospect of expansion, but it's fairly obvious what's in mind given the multiple job listings that have just emerged for a heretofore unannounced facility in RTP. Of particular importance is a plea for a Display and Camera Design Engineer -- HTC is asking that whoever applies for the role have some level of "familiarity with 3D display and imaging technologies," not to mention "familiarity with multiple display technologies (TFT-LCD, PMOLED, AMOLED, E-ink, etc.)." Of course, we've seen quite a few bullet points in our years that end up meaning nothing at all, but it definitely gets our gears turning. Could HTC be working on a reader / tablet that would at least partially rely on e-paper? Are we destined to see a 3D Android device from the outfit at Mobile World Congress 2011? Imaginations, here's the part where you run wild.

HTC job listing hints at an E Ink / 3D-filled future, new North Carolina facility originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 30 Nov 2010 01:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3d3d display3dDisplayamoleddisplaye inke papere-inke-paperEInkEPaperhtcjobjob listingJobListingNCnorth carolinaNorthCarolinaoledresearch triangle parkResearchTriangleParkrtpsmartphoneTue, 30 Nov 2010 01:02:00 EST<![CDATA[Seiko's 'active matrix' E Ink watch now up for pre-order]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/11/seikos-active-matrix-e-ink-watch-now-up-for-pre-order/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/11/seikos-active-matrix-e-ink-watch-now-up-for-pre-order/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/11/seikos-active-matrix-e-ink-watch-now-up-for-pre-order/#comments Does the time you spend at work away from your e-reader leave you crippled with the E Ink shakes? Well the good news is that Seiko's gorgeous atomic clock-syncing 'active matrix' E Ink watch we covered a while back is now available for pre-order via Amazon Japan. The bad news is that it's priced at ￥84,000 (on sale) -- which equates to roughly $1,022 based on current exchange rates. That's about five times more than Phosphor's latest 24 hour time zone mastering E Ink watch, or nearly enough cheddar to a buy one of Amazon's latest Kindles for everyday of the work week. Really, though, the price isn't too surprising coming from a respected watch company like Seiko, especially when you take into account its schmancy 180 degree viewing angle, geek-chic looks, and radio-controlled movement. Don't be misled by the 'active matrix' terminology however, because a matching leather trench coat isn't part of this deal.

[Thanks, P-A]

Seiko's 'active matrix' E Ink watch now up for pre-order originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 11 Nov 2010 10:51:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>active matrixactive matrix e-inkActiveMatrixActiveMatrixE-inkE Inke ink watche-inkEInkEInkWatchpre orderpre orderspre-orderPreOrderPreOrdersseikotime piecetime piecesTimePieceTimePieceswatchwatchesThu, 11 Nov 2010 10:51:00 EST<![CDATA[E Ink shows off Triton color ePaper, touts faster performance, readability in sunlight (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/09/e-ink-shows-off-triton-color-epaper-touts-faster-performance-r/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/09/e-ink-shows-off-triton-color-epaper-touts-faster-performance-r/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/09/e-ink-shows-off-triton-color-epaper-touts-faster-performance-r/#comments E Ink Triton. That's the name we should all start getting used to as E Ink Holdings has just officially announced its first color electronic paper display. It was only yesterday that we learned Hanvon would be the first to bring the newly colorized e-reading panels to the market, so today the eponymous E Ink display maker has seen fit to dish out its own press release, catchy title, and even a handy explanatory video. The key points are that the new Triton stuff will offer 20 percent faster performance, sunlight-readable imaging, and up to a month's battery life. That would suggest there's almost no sacrifice in endurance relative to E Ink's monochromatic screens already on offer in things like Amazon's Kindle, which sounds all kinds of righteous to us. Skip past the break to get better acquainted with the Triton.

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E Ink shows off Triton color ePaper, touts faster performance, readability in sunlight (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 09 Nov 2010 03:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>color e inkcolor epaperColorEInkColorEpaperdisplaye booke bookse inke ink holdingse ink tritone readere readerse-booke-bookse-inke-readere-readersEInkEInkHoldingsEInkTritonepaperfpdfpd 2010fpd internationalFpd2010FpdInternationalscreensunlight viewableSunlightViewabletritonvideoTue, 09 Nov 2010 03:25:00 EST<![CDATA[Phosphor World Time E Ink watch review]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/28/phosphor-world-time-e-ink-watch-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/28/phosphor-world-time-e-ink-watch-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/28/phosphor-world-time-e-ink-watch-review/#comments They may not be the highest-function watches you've ever seen, but Phosphor's line of timepieces can make a claim that virtually no other watches in the world can: they've got E Ink displays. Sure, Seiko's been teasing us all with gorgeous pieces of E Ink wrist candy for half a decade, but the critical thing about Phosphor's offerings is that they're easy on the wallet (relatively speaking) and you won't need to embark on a grueling multi-year journey through specialty jewelry shops in Asia to try to find one.

The company just recently introduced its latest line of models featuring world time capability, and we've had a chance to check them out -- all four of them, to be precise. Read on for our quick review!

Gallery: Phosphor World Time E Ink watch review

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Phosphor World Time E Ink watch review originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 28 Oct 2010 17:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Second time's got to be the charm, eh Pandigital? No, we weren't exactly the biggest fans of the company's Android-running, LCD e-reader, but its new e-ink based Novel Personal eReader definitely follows a simpler approach. Aimed at those that wish to read in any and all environments (see Amazon's latest commercial for that real life example), the 9.1-ounce device has a 6-inch Sipex/AUO ePaper touch display, integrated WiFi, access to Barnes & Noble's eBookstore, an accelerometer and 2GB of onboard storage / a built-in card reader that accepts up to 32GB cards. Not too shabby in terms of raw specs, that's for sure, but its functionality better be damn impressive for its $200 MSRP -- considering, you know, that Barnes & Noble's own WiFi-equipped Nook starts at $149 these days. Of course, we fully expect that price to drop once it hits those familiar big-box retailers, but until you see it in that colorful weekend circular we leave you with the full press release and press shots below to look over.

Gallery: Pandigital Novel Personal eReader

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Pandigital takes a second shot at digital reading with the Novel Personal eReader originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 18 Oct 2010 00:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>e booke bookse readere readerse-booke-bookse-inke-readere-readersNovel Personal eReaderNovelPersonalEreaderpandigitalPandigital Novelpandigital novel personal ereaderPandigitalNovelPandigitalNovelPersonalEreaderSipexSipexAUO ePaperSipexauoEpaperMon, 18 Oct 2010 00:01:00 EST<![CDATA[How would you change Pixel Qi's 3Qi display?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/17/how-would-you-change-pixel-qis-3qi-display/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/17/how-would-you-change-pixel-qis-3qi-display/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/17/how-would-you-change-pixel-qis-3qi-display/#comments Yeah, Pixel Qi's 3Qi display is a wee bit more niche than your average superphone, but we just know a handful of you DIYers out there took the plunge on this one. Mary Lou Jepsen's pride and joy went on sale back in July, offering crafty modders the chance to swap their lackluster netbook panel for an E Ink slayer. We were personally thrilled with the results, but we still saw a few things that could've been ironed out given the time, money and technical insight. If you've also taken the leap, we're oh-so-curious to know how you would redesign the dual-mode 3Qi. Make it sharper? A higher resolution? A different size? Something else entirely? No walls allowed here -- get creative down in comments below.

How would you change Pixel Qi's 3Qi display? originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 17 Sep 2010 22:39:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3qi3qi screen3qiScreendisplaye inke papere-inkEInkEPaperfeaturedhow would you changeHowWouldYouChangeHWYCnetbookpanelPixel QiPixelQiscreenFri, 17 Sep 2010 22:39:00 EST<![CDATA[Sony Reader PRS-350 and PRS-650 rumored for release, 3G teased for the latter]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/13/sony-reader-prs-350-and-prs-650-rumored-for-release-3g-teased-f/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/13/sony-reader-prs-350-and-prs-650-rumored-for-release-3g-teased-f/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/13/sony-reader-prs-350-and-prs-650-rumored-for-release-3g-teased-f/#commentsIt's about that time, folks. And by "about that time," we mean "time for Sony to release another round of Readers." If you'll recall, the outfit dumped a few on us last year right around this time, and the sleuths over at Sony Insider have dug up information that they purport to be true about Sony's next Reader duo. Reportedly, the outfit is gearing up to reveal the PRS-350 and PRS-650, each of which will boast E Ink displays and be thinner / more longevous compared to the existing PRS-600 and PRS-300. It's bruited that they'll be under 10mm thick, while the 650 will boast a 6-inch display and the 350 a 5-inch panel. We should also see a bump from 512MB to 2GB in terms of internal storage space (at least on the 650), and we wouldn't be shocked to find both 3G and WiFi support on the higher end of the two. As for software? We're told that the Reader UI will be refaced somewhat, and the note-taking program in the PRS-600 will find its way onto the lower-end PRS-350. Mum's the word on pricing, but it shouldn't be too long before all that gets cleared up -- think it over good, Sony. We've got options, you know.

Sony Reader PRS-350 and PRS-650 rumored for release, 3G teased for the latter originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 13 Aug 2010 13:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>e booke bookse inke readere readerse-booke-bookse-inke-readere-readersEBooksEInkPRS-350PRS-650rumorrumorssonyFri, 13 Aug 2010 13:52:00 EST<![CDATA[Amazon sees e-book sales surpassing paper versions, has Mirasol technology in the Kindle labs]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/29/amazon-sees-e-book-sales-surpassing-paper-versions-has-mirasol/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/29/amazon-sees-e-book-sales-surpassing-paper-versions-has-mirasol/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/29/amazon-sees-e-book-sales-surpassing-paper-versions-has-mirasol/#comments Following the launch of Amazon's third-generation Kindle, company CEO Jeff Bezos sat down to discuss the e-reader business with USA Today. We'd recommend giving the whole piece a look-see if you just can't get enough Kindle in your life, but a few choice quotes caught our attention. For starters, Bezos predicted that Kindle e-book sales will "surpass paperback sales sometime in the next 9 to 12 months," and that "sometime after that, we'll surpass the combination of paperback and hardcover." Considering that the Kindle platform is but 33 months old, and that books are just a wee bit older, that's pretty impressive. In a separate sit-down with Pocket-lint, Steve Kessel -- Amazon's senior vice president of Worldwide Digital Media -- teased us all with regard to a color version of the company's famed e-reader. 'Course, we've known that Bezos and Company aren't too hopeful about such a thing in the near-term, but we've yet to actually hear the company confess to having specific color alternatives in the lab. If you'll recall, we found Qualcomm's Mirasol demonstration worthy of laud back at CES, and according to Kessel, "that's in the lab." We're also told that a slew of other color options are always in testing, though, so we're doing our darnedest to not get those hopes too high. It ain't working, but still...

Amazon sees e-book sales surpassing paper versions, has Mirasol technology in the Kindle labs originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 29 Jul 2010 09:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>amazonamazon kindleAmazonKindlecolor e inkcolor e papercolor e-inkColorE-inkColorEInkColorEPaperdisplaye booke book readere bookse inke readere readerse-booke-book readerE-bookReadere-bookse-inke-papere-readere-readersEBookReaderEInkkindlemirasolqualcommqualcomm mirasolQualcommMirasolThu, 29 Jul 2010 09:50:00 EST<![CDATA[HP developing materials for reflective color e-paper displays]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/15/hp-developing-materials-for-reflective-color-e-paper-displays/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/15/hp-developing-materials-for-reflective-color-e-paper-displays/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/15/hp-developing-materials-for-reflective-color-e-paper-displays/#commentsWho knew HP was such a big player in the display business? Just days after announcing that a flexible display from Mars may very well hit the market out of Hewlett-Packard's own laboratories, a fresh report has surfaced over at Technology Review surrounding yet another display tech that the company is feverishly working on. It's bruited that the outfit is "developing new materials for brighter low-power displays" -- think E Ink, but with color... and a twist. Frustrated with what nature was offering (or not offering, as it were), scientists at HP decided to concoct new materials that "use ambient light to create a more vibrant color for video-capable, low-power screens." It's hard to say just yet whether or not this stuff will end up suitable for mass production; we've been hearing about color e-paper for years now, and even though Qualcomm's Mirasol display showed great promise at CES, we've yet to hear of any progress towards a market-ready product. Hit the source if you're thirsty for technobabble, but don't go looking down on that Kindle just yet.

HP developing materials for reflective color e-paper displays originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 15 Jul 2010 21:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>displaye inke papere-inke-paperEInkEPaperhewlett-packardhpluminescentprototyperesearchscienceThu, 15 Jul 2010 21:20:00 EST<![CDATA[Acer's LumiRead 600 hits the FCC with slow bursts of 2.4GHz radiation]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/12/acers-lumiread-600-hits-the-fcc-with-slow-bursts-of-2-4ghz-radi/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/12/acers-lumiread-600-hits-the-fcc-with-slow-bursts-of-2-4ghz-radi/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/12/acers-lumiread-600-hits-the-fcc-with-slow-bursts-of-2-4ghz-radi/#comments Acer's 6-inch LumiRead e-reader just hit the FCC, but there's not a lot to learn -- the company smartly withheld the user's manual and detailed images, so all we have are the triplicate forms of stalwart government employees trying to irradiate themselves. Those thankfully painless tests reveal that the Kindle-alike will have standard 802.11b/g WiFi alongside its monochrome E Ink screen, and the whole 532MHz Freescale iMX357 kit will be powered by a 3.7V, 1460mAh battery. Exciting stuff, we know. In other news, the FCC's "ancillary equipment" list features genuine Apple iPod earbuds, and a Dell Vostro 1510 -- because that's how they roll.

Acer's LumiRead 600 hits the FCC with slow bursts of 2.4GHz radiation originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 12 Jul 2010 00:12:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>802.11bgAcerAcer LumireadAcer LumiRead L600AcerLumireadAcerLumireadL600e booke bookse inke readere readerse-booke-bookse-inke-ink readerE-inkReadere-readere-readersEInkl600lumireadLumiread L600LumireadL600wifiMon, 12 Jul 2010 00:12:00 EST<![CDATA[E-Ink Shocker! Amazon CEO says color Kindle is 'still a long way out']]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/25/e-ink-shocker-amazon-ceo-says-color-kindle-is-still-a-long-way/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/25/e-ink-shocker-amazon-ceo-says-color-kindle-is-still-a-long-way/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/25/e-ink-shocker-amazon-ceo-says-color-kindle-is-still-a-long-way/#comments Well, if it isn't a surprise to end all surprises. Amazon's head honcho Jeff Bezos recently grabbed a mic at the outfit's annual shareholder meeting in Seattle, and when speaking about the "millions" of Kindle e-readers that he's sold, he pointed out the obvious when questioned about the possibility of a color version. In addressing concerns that LCD-based tablets may seem more attractive due to their ability to showcase color images and video, he noted that developing color electronic ink remains a challenge, and while he's seen things "in the laboratory," the prototypes are simply "not ready for prime-time production." He also stated that these lust-worthy, mythical displays were "a long way out," but that the Kindle would remain focused as a dedicated e-reader moving forward. Hear that, Mirasol? That's the ear-piecing sound of a market opportunity waiting to be exploited.

E-Ink Shocker! Amazon CEO says color Kindle is 'still a long way out' originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 25 May 2010 16:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Amazonamazon kindleAmazonKindlecolorcolor e inkcolor e-inkColorE-inkColorEInke booke bookse inke papere readere readerse-booke-bookse-inke-papere-readere-readerseinkelectronic inkelectronic paperElectronicInkElectronicPaperEPaperjeff bezosJeffBezoskindlekindle 2kindle dxKindle2KindleDxshockerTue, 25 May 2010 16:59:00 EST<![CDATA[EB710 e-reader rocks an LCD, intriguing user interface]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/16/eb710-e-reader-rocks-an-lcd-intriguing-user-interface/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/16/eb710-e-reader-rocks-an-lcd-intriguing-user-interface/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/16/eb710-e-reader-rocks-an-lcd-intriguing-user-interface/#comments Looks like this one's been sitting around in the shadows for awhile now, and in fact, we can't even find the bona fide manufacturer of this here device. Boasting a 7-inch LCD (since when were those deemed fit for reading on?), built-in rechargeable battery, multimedia player, image viewer, optional FM radio, USB 2.0 connector and a user interface that almost looks a wee bit like Android at a glance. Regrettably, there's no pricing or availability details to be found (nor any indication of an inbuilt wireless module), but we're guessing the mystery owners here wouldn't try moving this one for too much.

EB710 e-reader rocks an LCD, intriguing user interface originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 16 May 2010 13:24:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>chinachinesecolor e inkColorEInke booke bookse inke readere readerse-booke-bookse-inke-readere-readersEB710EInkereaderSun, 16 May 2010 13:24:00 EST<![CDATA[Plastic Logic plans 2012 launch for color e-paper display]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/13/plastic-logic-plans-2012-launch-for-color-e-paper-display/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/13/plastic-logic-plans-2012-launch-for-color-e-paper-display/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/13/plastic-logic-plans-2012-launch-for-color-e-paper-display/#comments E-readers as a whole best be watching their backs (or planning a wave of new functions, one), but it's safe to say that having color displays would give 'em a leg-up on the retina-killing, battery-draining LCD-based alternatives. Plastic Logic is still working to get its first e-reader (the decidedly not color QUE, for those curious) into the paws of consumers, but already the outfit is planning for the next big thing. Achim Neu, Director SCM, recently spoke at the International Electronics Forum, reportedly stating that his company is aiming to "have a manufacturable color display by the end of 2011 and move it into volume production in 2012." Details beyond that were scarce, but still, 2012 seems a long ways out -- if Qualcomm can get its color Mirasol panel into shipping products, there's a better than average chance that none of this will matter.

Plastic Logic plans 2012 launch for color e-paper display originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 13 May 2010 12:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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