Engadget http://www.engadget.com Engadget http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif Engadget http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[OLPC outs XO 3.0 tablet at last, will make its debut at CES (update: pictures!)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/06/olpc-outs-xo-3-0-tablet-at-last-will-make-its-debut-at-ces/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/06/olpc-outs-xo-3-0-tablet-at-last-will-make-its-debut-at-ces/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/06/olpc-outs-xo-3-0-tablet-at-last-will-make-its-debut-at-ces/#comments OLPC's XO 3.0 tablet has been in the works for what seems like forever, and now it's finally ready to be unveiled at CES. Nicholas Negroponte apparently either found the unbreakable screens he was looking for or simply decided the crowds at CES 2012 should get to see the new slate first. It's powered by a Marvell ARM PXA618 SoC that runs Android or Linux and has the same Pixel Qi display seen in other OLPCs. Plus, it has special charging circuitry so it can top up its battery using solar cells and hand cranks like its XO 1.75 sibling -- a particularly useful feature in places where electrical sockets are hard to come by. Unfortunately, pictures of the tablet are still scarce, but come on back next week when we get our hands on one at CES. Until then, check out the PR after the break.

Update: We just got pictures of the XO 3.0, and as you can see above, it's coming with a pretty robust cover that doubles as a solar panel for charging the thing. More to come when we see it for ourselves tomorrow.

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OLPC outs XO 3.0 tablet at last, will make its debut at CES (update: pictures!) originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 06 Jan 2012 22:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidcesces 2012Ces2012laptoplinuxNicholas NegroponteNicholasNegroponteolpcone laptop per childOneLaptopPerChildpixel qiPixelQislatetabletxo 3.0Xo3.0Fri, 06 Jan 2012 22:25:00 EST<![CDATA[3M makes Mary Lou Jepsen's dreams come true, showers Pixel Qi with cash]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/12/3m-makes-mary-lou-jepsens-dreams-come-true-showers-pixel-qi-wi/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/12/3m-makes-mary-lou-jepsens-dreams-come-true-showers-pixel-qi-wi/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/12/3m-makes-mary-lou-jepsens-dreams-come-true-showers-pixel-qi-wi/#comments Chances are you've heard plenty about Pixel Qi's super-efficient, transreflective displays. The odds are equally as high that you've never touched one before, either. Well, 3M aims to change all of that and make good on founder Mary Lou Jepsen's continued promises to get those screens out into the consumer wild. Infusing the LCD company with an undisclosed amount of cash, 3M's New Ventures investment arm is betting the combo of its Optical Systems Division's LCD film technology expertise and funding will not only ramp up production of the sunlight-readable color screens, but also innovate uses for it across "...consumer markets as well as digital signage and touch applications." It's a nice shot of confidence for the display maker's much-touted, albeit scarce tech, and could be the financial boost necessary to take Jepsen from underdog to industry heavyweight. We'll keep a close eye out for how this develops. In the meantime, you can jump past the break to read the hyperbolic PR for yourself.

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3M makes Mary Lou Jepsen's dreams come true, showers Pixel Qi with cash originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 12 Sep 2011 11:16:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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This week green transportation left fossil fuels in the dust as Inhabitat reported that a record-breaking electric VW Bug rocketed from 0-60 in 1.6 seconds and Team Steam unveiled a space age vehicle that is vying for the title of "fastest steam car on earth." We also spotted the world's first natural gas-powered supercar, while a team of Cambridge students unveiled a sleek solar racer that will attempt to travel 1,800 miles in the World Solar Challenge. Oil fuels also lost more luster as GM's CEO called for a $1 gas tax increase in the US, while MIT unveiled a new type of liquid flow battery that could refuel electric vehicles in a snap.

As the summer sun hits its stride groundbreaking solar power projects are lighting up left and right - this week Google unveiled a new solar patent that could make solar energy cheaper than coal, while QSolar rolled out an array of rainbow-hued Kristal panels that can replace windows and walls. Photovoltaic gadgets also had their moment in the sun as Pixel Qi pulled back the curtain on a cheap, efficient solar-powered tablet and a wave and sun-powered seafaring robot received $22 million in funding.

Speaking of solar power, this week we applauded the opening of a two-mile-long photovoltaic train tunnel that will provide power to the Paris-Amsterdam high-speed rail line. We were also wowed by Steve Jobs' vision for Apple's new spaceship-shaped clean energy campus, and our Bright Ideas Lighting Design Competition is really heating up, so be sure to vote for your favorite green lamp before the contest ends next week. Finally, we shared 6 great green Father's Day gifts for tech-savvy dads, and as summer gets set to begin we brought you exclusive photos of the recently opened section 2 of New York's High Line park, a beautiful suspended swimmer's oasis in Denmark, and the world's first 3D-printed bikini.

Inhabitat's Week in Green: solar train tunnels, refillable battery goop, and the world's first 3D-printed bikini originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 12 Jun 2011 21:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We had the chance to see the new displays up close here at Computex and were immediately struck by the improvement in pixel density on the 10-inch panel. Making the leap to WVGA has been a major boon, as identical images looked sharper and better-defined than on the 1024 x 600 current-gen Pixel Qi display. The brightness on the new screen is lower than on its predecessor, but that's because the company still hasn't finalized things -- we're promised significantly better readability with the backlight off in the final product and brighter pictures when it's on. The 7-incher, originally intended for mass production in the second quarter will now sample in Q3, to be followed by the more pixel-dense 10-inch model, which will hit production in Q4. Scope out the newness in the gallery below or jump past the break for video.

Gallery: Pixel Qi 7-inch and 10-inch reflective LCDs at Computex 2011

Continue reading Pixel Qi takes aim at Android tablets with higher-res 10-inch and 7-inch reflective LCDs (hands-on)

Pixel Qi takes aim at Android tablets with higher-res 10-inch and 7-inch reflective LCDs (hands-on) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 31 May 2011 06:36:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Amazon's Android tablet coming in 10- and 7-inch models with quad-core Tegra power? originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 23 May 2011 10:18:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>10-inch7-inchamazonamazon kindle tabletamazon tabletAmazonKindleTabletAmazonTabletandroidffsfring field switchingFringFieldSwitchinghybridkal-elkindlekindle tabletKindleTabletlcdmirasolnvidiapixel qiPixelQiquad-corequalcommrumorsamsungtablettegrategra 3Tegra3tim bajarinTimBajarinMon, 23 May 2011 10:18:00 EST<![CDATA[Notion Ink Adam review]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/27/notion-ink-adam-review/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/27/notion-ink-adam-review/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/27/notion-ink-adam-review/#comments The saga of the Notion Ink Adam is a tale like many we could name -- it's the story of a tiny company struggling to bring a vision to market, facing friction from investors, factories and the march of time itself. The difference is that the Adam captured the imaginations of gadget fiends like ourselves with ideas that were fantastic from day one and are still novel now that it's finally been released, including a paneled UI, full USB host functionality, and of course that Pixel Qi screen. But does the Adam deliver on the promises of unifying form and function with such technology? In two words: Not really.

Update: With a new software update, the Notion Ink Adam is slightly better now. If you asked us, we'd definitely still call it beta, but there's progress being made on the UI front.

Gallery: Notion Ink Adam unboxing and hands-on

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Notion Ink Adam review originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 27 Apr 2011 16:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>10-inchadamadam tabletAdamTabletAndroidAndroid 2.2Android2.2EdenEden UIEdenUiHDMInotion inknotion ink adamNotionInkNotionInkAdampixel qiPixelQireviewreviewedreviewstablettablet pcTabletPctabletsTegra 2Tegra 250Tegra2Tegra250USBvideoWed, 27 Apr 2011 16:02:00 EST<![CDATA[Clover SunBook offers 'first sunlight ready netbook,' questionable graphic design]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/31/clover-sunbook-offers-first-sunlight-ready-netbook-questionab/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/31/clover-sunbook-offers-first-sunlight-ready-netbook-questionab/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/31/clover-sunbook-offers-first-sunlight-ready-netbook-questionab/#comments When we first made contact with Clover System's SunBook, it was but a glimmer in Pixel Qi's transflective eye, but today, the little guy is ready to step out on its own. Like Notion Ink's Adam, "the first sunlight-ready netbook" packs dual lighting displays, allowing you to shut off LCD backlights while under direct sunlight and cut your power consumption in half. You can also leave both functions on for easy indoor-outdoor transitions. It's sporting a 1.66GHz Intel Atom N450 CPU, 1GB of DDR2 RAM, a 10.1-inch display, 1024 x 600 screen resolution, USB 3.0 as well as WiFi and Ethernet capabilities. So basically, it's a perfectly acceptable netbook (on paper, at least) and it's packing a promising display, but we have to admit Clover's marketing for SunBook leaves something to be desired. In fact, if we hadn't seen this thing at CES we'd advise you to proceed with caution. Being that it's got the Pixel Qi seal of approval, however, we'll leave the decision up to you. You can purchase the sunlight-ready netbook for $795 via Clover's website, handily linked below in the source.

Clover SunBook offers 'first sunlight ready netbook,' questionable graphic design originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 31 Jan 2011 23:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Well, would you look at that? Oh yes, that's a real life Notion Ink Adam on some lucky guy's table after being pulled from its fresh packaging. Sure, that's to be expected considering the 10-inch, Android 2.2 tablets were boxed up and shipped out last week, but after the numerous delays, we've got to say it's a true milestone for the India-based company. However, while the unboxing videos and pictures are flowing in -- there are two right after the break for ya -- there's sadly some rain pouring down on the company's parade today. According to the chaps at Android Police, a few people have encountered serious issues with an over-the-air update that was pushed to these new tablets. Apparently, hitting the update button and installing the software has caused the Tegra 2 Adam to stop booting (picture of that sad sight at the second source link). That's surely a FOF situation (frown on face, for those that haven't listened to the recent Engadget podcast), but word is that Notion Ink has stopped pushing out those updates for the time being and emailed customers about the issue. We'll be keeping an ear to the ground on this one, but in the meantime we'll be here waiting for our review unit to arrive so we can show those amateur, wobbly-cam unboxers how it's really done.

Continue reading Notion Ink Adams arrive to eager unboxers, first OTA brings new meaning to DOA

Notion Ink Adams arrive to eager unboxers, first OTA brings new meaning to DOA originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 24 Jan 2011 19:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, John]

Notion Ink Adam clears FCC, begins shipping 'around Wednesday' originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 15 Jan 2011 04:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, LifeBringer]

Continue reading Pixel Qi partners with Chunghwa Picture Tubes to manufacture new transflective LCD models

Pixel Qi partners with Chunghwa Picture Tubes to manufacture new transflective LCD models originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 21 Dec 2010 09:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The Pixel Qi and Tegra 2-packing Notion Ink Adam has long been one of our favorite pieces of perfectly plausible vaporware, but founder Rohan Shravan's just made a pretty fantastic claim -- he says he's getting a minimum of 15 hours of battery life from his personal tablet and calculates you'll get up to twenty with the 24Wh, potentially user-replaceable battery nestled in its frame. While those are the figures for the $498 transflective version of the tablet and not the $399 juice-gulping LCD, they're still so stellar that they could easily make or break the Adam's sales depending on their veracity. Oh Rohan, please don't let us down.

Notion Ink founder claims Adam tablet will go 15+ hours on a charge originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 24 Oct 2010 18:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We just got a status update from one of Pixel Qi's earliest customers, Notion Ink, last week, and we've now finally gotten a pretty significant update on the state of things from the company itself. In addition to announcing that it's completed the first tranche of its Series B funding, Pixel Qi has also revealed for the first time that it currently has a 7-inch screen for tablets and e-reader in development, and that it's set to go into mass production in the first half of next year -- it notes that samples could be available by the end of the year, though. Pixel Qi's Mary Lou Jespen also explained that tight supply and maxed out factory usage combined with the "disruptive" iPad accounted for a number of tablet delays over the spring and summer, but she says that manufacturers have used the downtime to refine their designs into products that are "highly differentiated from the iPad," and adds that Pixel Qi will be announcing additional products using its displays sometime in the future.

Pixel Qi announces development of 7-inch screen, provides status update originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 20 Sep 2010 02:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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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.

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Notion Ink Adam a week ahead of schedule, adds comic book store and replaceable battery 'concept' originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 14 Sep 2010 15:54:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>adamlaunchnotion inknotion ink adamNotionInkNotionInkAdampixel qiPixelQiplanspre-launchpre-releasereleaseroadmaprohanrohan shravanRohanShravanscheduleslatetabletupdateTue, 14 Sep 2010 15:54:00 EST<![CDATA[Notion Ink Adam priced at $498, lives up to promise of being below $499]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/12/notion-ink-adam-priced-at-498-lives-up-to-promise-of-being-bel/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/12/notion-ink-adam-priced-at-498-lives-up-to-promise-of-being-bel/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/12/notion-ink-adam-priced-at-498-lives-up-to-promise-of-being-bel/#comments Notion Ink, the plucky Indian startup intent on shaking up the tablet industry, was most recently spotted turning over the sofa cushions looking for spare change, but that isn't stopping the company from announcing pricing for its mythical first product. The Adam, it has now been revealed, will be available for $498 with WiFi, 3G, GPS, and a Tegra 2 system-on-chip powering things, with prices dipping down to $449 if you exclude either the 3G or Pixel Qi display option, and $399 if you drop both and make do with a WiFi-only LCD-based tablet. That certainly adheres to the promise of aggressive pricing, but the Q3 launch -- which in itself was a slip from a Q2 pledge -- has now also been definitively scratched off the board of possibilities, as the device won't be submitted to the FCC for certification until November. Notion Ink claims that from there on it'll be just a matter of waiting on the FCC to clear the Adam for its US launch, which could happen in late 2010 or CES 2011 at the latest. Or, you know, never.

Notion Ink Adam priced at $498, lives up to promise of being below $499 originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 12 Aug 2010 11:47:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>802.11nadamandroiddelaydelaysgenesisgpsnotion inknotion ink adamNotionInkNotionInkAdamnvidia tegra 2NvidiaTegra2pixel qiPixelQipricepricedpricingslatetablettegra 2Tegra2Thu, 12 Aug 2010 11:47:00 EST<![CDATA[How-to: install Pixel Qi's 3Qi display on your netbook (and why it's worth it)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/19/how-to-install-pixel-qis-3qi-display-on-your-netbook-and-why/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/19/how-to-install-pixel-qis-3qi-display-on-your-netbook-and-why/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/19/how-to-install-pixel-qis-3qi-display-on-your-netbook-and-why/#comments It's hard to believe that it's been almost two and a half years since Pixel Qi spun off from OLPC and promised to bring its dual-mode, power efficient display to laptops, tablets, and e-readers. For those who haven't followed our small obsession with the 3Qi screen technology (shame on you!) it promises the best of both worlds: full-color graphics in a normal LCD mode, but also the ability to turn off the backlight to morph into a grayscale, e-paper like display. And while we've seen it demoed at tradeshows (and more tradeshows!), we haven't been able to get our own grubby hands on the much-lauded display. Until now, of course.

No, the 3Qi display still isn't shipping in any commercially available products, but Pixel Qi is at long last offering a $275 10.1-inch screen replacement kit for netbooks through MakerShed. Needless to say, we jumped -- nay, leaped -- at the chance to finally get the display into our laboratories, roll up our sleeves and get to crankin'. That's right, we got out the screwdriver, wrangled up an old Lenovo IdeaPad S10-2 netbook and swapped in the 3Qi display for Lenovo's glossy panel. You're surely sitting on a metric ton of questions. Was it hard to swap out? Has the screen been everything we've ever fantasized about and more? Is it really 80 percent more power efficient than standard LCDs? We've got plenty of answers as well as a step-by-step how-to after the break.

Continue reading How-to: install Pixel Qi's 3Qi display on your netbook (and why it's worth it)

How-to: install Pixel Qi's 3Qi display on your netbook (and why it's worth it) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 19 Jul 2010 13:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Pixel Qi dual-mode displays sell out, in a good way originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 02 Jul 2010 04:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>diylcdmakershedMary Lou JepsenMaryLouJepsenmodpixel qiPixelQiqireflectivereflective lcdReflectiveLcdsell outSellOutsold outSoldOutFri, 02 Jul 2010 04:10:00 EST<![CDATA[Pixel Qi netbook display replacement kit finally on sale]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/01/pixelqi-diy-netbook-display-replacement-kit-finally-on-sale/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/01/pixelqi-diy-netbook-display-replacement-kit-finally-on-sale/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/01/pixelqi-diy-netbook-display-replacement-kit-finally-on-sale/#comments You've waited and waited and, let's face it, waited for this day to arrrive. Now Pixel Qi's 10.1-inch display is available for DIY types looking to swap out their LCD for a dual-mode reflective Qi display capable of slipping into a power-sipping e-paper mode that's visible even in direct sunlight. It's only certified to work with Samsung N130 and Lenovo S10-2 machines but we're sure you'll figure out how to slide this pup into the Acer or ASUS netbook of your dreams. On sale now at MakerShed for $275, the swap reportedly takes about 5 minutes using only a screwdriver. So get out of here -- stop waiting for the majors to introduce a Pixel Qi netbook, it's time to build your own and put those claims of a 20+ hour laptop to the test.

[Thanks, Philpax]

Pixel Qi netbook display replacement kit finally on sale originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 01 Jul 2010 03:24:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>breaking newsBreakingNewsdisplaylcdmakershednetbookpixel qipixelqiqireflectiveThu, 01 Jul 2010 03:24:00 EST<![CDATA[Notion Ink Adam 'on track' for Q3 after all, may have 'more aggressive price']]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/09/notion-ink-adam-on-track-for-q3-after-all-may-have-more-aggr/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/09/notion-ink-adam-on-track-for-q3-after-all-may-have-more-aggr/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/09/notion-ink-adam-on-track-for-q3-after-all-may-have-more-aggr/#comments Thought the Notion Ink Adam was delayed yet again? So did we, but founder Rohan Shravan just cleared up all that nonsense with a new update. If you've been pining for a Pixel Qi screen, you'll be happy to know the Tegra 2 tablet is still on track for Q3, and will be joined by a cheaper LCD version around the same period. Celebrating his good fortune at securing investment, Shravan teased lower prices and a third, more battery efficient Notion Ink as well, but on this last point even he agrees he might be getting ahead of himself. Honestly, at this point we'd be happy to see even a single retail unit -- we're already getting distracted by alternatives.

Updated: We just heard from Rohan again and he tells us that the Adam will likely run Froyo. Instead of Google's Market for apps, Notion Ink has its own content and application store called Genesis. We pressed him for more exact timing and pricing, but apparently our charming personalities couldn't get him to give up anymore at the moment.

Notion Ink Adam 'on track' for Q3 after all, may have 'more aggressive price' originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 09 Jun 2010 20:56:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Taipei's been far too kind to us Westerners, and with Computex drawing to a close here on this side of the world, we can't help but pull ourselves together for a moment and look back at the trade show that was. It's been a fairly wild week in news, in large part thanks to the smorgasbord of tablets that have surfaced for the first time during the 30th running of this great event. Both Intel and Microsoft dropped bombshells on the tech world this week, with ASUS, iiView and even the xpPhone making bigger-than-life impressions. If you missed any of the blow-by-blow action over the past week, we'll work on forgiving you, and while you can relive the memories by visiting the links below, you simply can't move on with your life without living vicariously through us during our trip to the one and only Windows 7-themed '100 Seafood' restaurant. So long, Taiwan -- we'll be back before you know it.

Major news / product releases: Hands-on / previews: Everything else: After all of that, we're still just skimming the surface. For the full monty, be sure to check out our Engadget Computex 2010 landing page right here.

A huge, huge thanks goes out to Andy Yang for his invaluable translation skills and all-around amazingness during the show. Another major thank you to the entire Engadget Chinese team for their hospitality and kindness. One final thank you to the nation of Taiwan and city of Taipei -- without you, the world would be far less awesome.

Computex 2010 wrap-up: tablets, a Windows 7 eatery, and a few more tablets originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 06 Jun 2010 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>acerasuscomputexcomputex 2010Computex2010e booke bookse readere readerse-booke-bookse-readere-readersfeaturesiiviewintellaptopmicrosoftpixel qiPixelQirounduptablettablet pcTabletPctabletswindows 7Windows7wrap-upSun, 06 Jun 2010 12:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Innoversal's Pixel Qi-based tablet prototype: $530 for the display of your dreams]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/04/innoversals-pixel-qi-based-tablet-prototype-530-for-the-displ/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/04/innoversals-pixel-qi-based-tablet-prototype-530-for-the-displ/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/04/innoversals-pixel-qi-based-tablet-prototype-530-for-the-displ/#comments We already had the opportunity to sit down and tinker with a slew of Pixel Qi-based prototype devices here in Taipei, but one in particular managed to catch our eye in a rather surprising location. Innoversal, a new company here in Taiwan just looking to change the world, found itself hosting a striking 10.1-inch device that grabbed our heartstrings and wouldn't let go. The highlight of the starlet was the expansive 3Qi capacitive touchpanel, with a 1,024 x 600 resolution and the ability to save battery life by flipping the backlight off when in broad daylight. The current build was relying on a trio of ambient light sensors to determine whether or not the backlight would be on, but we begged and pleaded for the company to implement a dedicated on / off toggle switch along the border before shipping it out. Speaking of which, Innoversal will most likely ship the product under its own branding here in Taiwan, but it's certainly open to selling the design to other major manufacturers who may wish to slap their own logo on there. If all goes well, we could see it first take off this September (globally), with a 16GB + 3G / WiFi model retailing for between $530 and $550.

So, what's that get you? Besides the best power-saving mobile display this world has ever seen (seriously, the crispness and viewing angles were extraordinary), you'll also get a 1.66GHz Atom N450 processor, an integrated SSD (16GB, 32GB and 64GB capacities will be available), an SDHC card slot, 8 megapixel camera, 3.5mm headphone jack, a SIM card slot (for 3G data), USB 2.0 connectivity, 802.11b/g/n WiFi, Bluetooth 2.0+EDR and a 6-cell (5,300mAh) battery to boot. We were told that the device will support Windows 7, Android, Ubuntu and Chrome OS, with the former two being on display at the show. The working mockup that was on display was sufficiently lightweight and sturdy, and we'd be fibbing to ourselves if we said we weren't giddy about the prospect of holding a finalized unit before Old Man Winter comes to visit. Hop on past the break for a video overview... or else.

Gallery: Innoversal's Pixel Qi-based tablet prototype at Computex 2010

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Innoversal's Pixel Qi-based tablet prototype: $530 for the display of your dreams originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 04 Jun 2010 10:23:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3qicomputexcomputex 2010Computex2010e booke bookse readere readerse-booke-bookse-readere-readersengadget videoEngadgetVideoEReaderhands-onimpressionsInnoversalpixel qipixelqipreviewqislatetablet pcTabletPcvideoFri, 04 Jun 2010 10:23:00 EST<![CDATA[Pixel Qi introduces tablet-ready screens, we go hands-on (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/02/pixelqi-introduces-tablet-ready-screens-we-go-hands-on-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/02/pixelqi-introduces-tablet-ready-screens-we-go-hands-on-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/02/pixelqi-introduces-tablet-ready-screens-we-go-hands-on-video/#comments When we last caught up with Pixel Qi at CES, we were downright ecstatic about its dual-mode 3Qi LCDs with switchable backlights, though we had a few wants, including touchscreen support and better viewing angles. Well, the screen company took our criticism to heart, and brought along its new touch-capable and "wideview" panels to Computex. The new displays -- which are readable indoors and out -- are also 30 percent more power-efficient than the previous models, PixelQi founder Mary Lou Jepsen told us.

Much to our delight, we were able to handle a number of different tablets and netbooks infused with the new screens earlier today. The one pictured above is actually an Intel Atom Moorestown-powered 10-inch slate with a capacitive touch 3Qi screen; there's a button on the right edge that turns the backlight on and off. Another on display had a Wacom digitizer for taking notes in Windows 7 Home Premium. In the short time we spent with the tablets and mock-ups, we discovered pen and finger input to be very responsive in both LCD modes. We were similarly impressed with the wideview screen on the netbooks -- a movie trailer was viewable when the screen was tilted off axis as well as from the sides. So, that's the good news, but where the heck are the real devices? You know, the ones we can buy? We wanted to know the same thing, and CEO Mary Lou Jepsen assured us that they are currently working with major manufacturers. We hope so, Mary Lou. We hope so. Hit the gallery for tons of shots (the screen is a photographer's dream!) and a video demo after the break.

Gallery: PixelQi 3Qi tablets and netbooks at Computex 2010

Continue reading Pixel Qi introduces tablet-ready screens, we go hands-on (video)

Pixel Qi introduces tablet-ready screens, we go hands-on (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 02 Jun 2010 04:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>computexcomputex 2010Computex2010displayimpressionslcdMary Lou JepsenMaryLouJepsennetbookNetBookspixel qiPixelQiPixelQi3qiPixelQiCeopreviewprototypetablettabletsvideoWed, 02 Jun 2010 04:50:00 EST<![CDATA[Pixel Qi manufacturing delays fixed, ready for 'some of the largest computer companies in the world']]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/28/pixel-qi-manufacturing-delays-fixed-ready-for-some-of-the-larg/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/28/pixel-qi-manufacturing-delays-fixed-ready-for-some-of-the-larg/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/28/pixel-qi-manufacturing-delays-fixed-ready-for-some-of-the-larg/#comments We've long had a thing for Pixel Qi and its energy sipping dual-mode LCDs with switchable backlight; displays that carve out a niche between traditional LCDs hungry for power and long living e-paper displays. Unfortunately, even though Pixel Qi began to ramp production lines late last year, we still haven't seen the displays shipping in any retail products. Turns out that while the screens have been made available in some "specialized products that aren't sold in stores yet," Pixel Qi's manufacturer of choice ran into some snags that slowed down deployments. That seems set to change according to a new blog post by CEO Mary Lou Jepsen. Manufacturing has now ramped to the schedule and scale required to meet "strong pull from the some of the largest computer companies in the world." Mary Lou also tells us that Pixel Qi's DIY display kit partner will be announced shortly and that it has "wider viewing angle technology" coming in the fall that should help rectify one of Pixel Qi's weaknesses. So yeah, good news all around, but we've heard these promises before and still don't have product in hand.

Pixel Qi manufacturing delays fixed, ready for 'some of the largest computer companies in the world' originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 28 Apr 2010 01:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3qibacklightdelaye-paperepaperepdlcdMary Lou JepsenMaryLouJepsenpixel qiPixelQiWed, 28 Apr 2010 01:17:00 EST<![CDATA[Notion Ink Adam still alive, working on Flash compatibility]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/07/notion-ink-adam-still-alive-working-on-flash-compatibility/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/07/notion-ink-adam-still-alive-working-on-flash-compatibility/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/07/notion-ink-adam-still-alive-working-on-flash-compatibility/#comments It was three months ago, in the midst of the most tablet-centric CES in recent memory, that we first laid our hands on Notion Ink's impressive Adam prototype. Since then, we've been on the lookout for signs that the small Indian startup will actually deliver on the tablet's lofty promises, and while that still seems to be on track, the latest update from the company's founder is casting doubt on the originally planned June release date. Stressing the need to agree subsidization deals with telecoms for the 3G-equipped device, Rohan Shravan explains that "some want to give you Adam for Thanksgiving, some for summer holidays." Add in his resolute commitment to only going ahead with the tablet when it's fully capable of running Flash (seriously Adobe, the thing can do 1080p video, but Flash makes it wince?), and you have a significantly more elastic release window than we were originally led to believe. All the same, Rohan couldn't leave us without some titillation, and he also promises "amazing freedom" on the email front and a number of content collaborations that he's not yet allowed to announce. If you ask us, we just want something -- anything -- with a Pixel Qi display; we'll make up our own content, just give us the hardware already.

[Thanks, Srikanth]

Notion Ink Adam still alive, working on Flash compatibility originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 07 Apr 2010 04:53:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Our man Nicholas Negroponte was certainly excited about pushing the state of the art forward with future versions of the OLPC when we hosted him on The Engadget Show earlier this month, and now he's got one more tool to help make that happen: the OLPC Foundation and Pixel Qi just signed a permanent and free cross-license on a slew of next-generation screen technology patents, including Pixel Qi's sweet dual-mode displays. If you're recall, Pixel Qi's Mary Lou Jepson actually developed part of the 3Qi screen tech while at OLPC, so there was some mild confusion over who owned what -- but the two organizations have solved that problem by cross-licensing all future and current IP covering multi-mode screens. See, it's easy for two tech companies to get along... especially when one is actually a charity that's not at all concerned with profits. Super simple. So -- let's get working on that OLPC XO-3, shall we?

Pixel Qi and OLPC to share all current and future screen tech originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 30 Mar 2010 13:51:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3qicross licenseCrossLicenseintellectual propertyIntellectualPropertyiplegallicensingolpcolpc foundationOlpcFoundationOne laptop per childOneLaptopPerChildpatentpatent licensePatentLicensepatentspixel qiPixelQiTue, 30 Mar 2010 13:51:00 EST<![CDATA[Pixel Qi DIY kits will be out in Q2, 'slightly more difficult than changing a lightbulb']]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/07/pixel-qi-diy-kits-will-be-out-in-q2-slightly-more-difficult-th/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/07/pixel-qi-diy-kits-will-be-out-in-q2-slightly-more-difficult-th/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/07/pixel-qi-diy-kits-will-be-out-in-q2-slightly-more-difficult-th/#comments We're going to assume that Mary Lou's bravado-filled "It's only slightly more difficult than changing a lightbulb" is in reference to working with OLPC. In fact, in Mary Lou Jepsen's most recent Pixel Qi blog post she makes quick reference of the fact that there will be DIY kits for replacing your own laptop screen (most likely a 10-inch module) with the sunlight-friendly, switchable magic of Pixel Qi, but she spends the rest of the post talking about how in Nigeria some schoolgirls started up a laptop hospital where they'd repair their XOs by swapping out parts or reseating cables. We doubt most of our laptops will be so resilient when it comes to ripping off the bezel and swapping in the Pixel Qi part, but we're dying to void our warranty and find out.

Pixel Qi DIY kits will be out in Q2, 'slightly more difficult than changing a lightbulb' originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 07 Mar 2010 08:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>diydiy kitDiyKitmary lou jepsenMaryLouJepsenolpcpixel qiPixelQiscreen replacementScreenReplacementSun, 07 Mar 2010 08:50:00 EST<![CDATA[Pixel Qi has 'several more' partners since CES, is working on new form factors]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/26/pixel-qi-has-several-more-partners-since-ces-is-working-on-ne/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/26/pixel-qi-has-several-more-partners-since-ces-is-working-on-ne/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/26/pixel-qi-has-several-more-partners-since-ces-is-working-on-ne/#comments There's nothing, nothing, we love more than talkative CEOs. And though this may not be a case of some brash smack-talking, we still appreciate Mary Lou Jepsen giving us a fresh update on the development of those delectable Pixel Qi displays. As you already know, CES provided us with our first opportunity to see one in person (in the shape of the Notion Ink Adam) and we were left highly impressed with the versatility and responsiveness of the hybrid display. Since then, Mary Lou and company have recruited a few more partners and, while production of the 10-inch units is ramping up as expected, new form factors are also being contemplated. She still won't tell us any names, but we're excited by the possibility of (relatively) pocketable Pixel Qi devices -- how does a Dell Mini 5 with a 40-hour battery life sound?

Pixel Qi has 'several more' partners since CES, is working on new form factors originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 26 Feb 2010 03:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>displayebook readerebook readersEbookReaderEbookReadersereaderereadersMary Lou JepsenMaryLouJepsenpixel qipixel qi ceoPixelQiPixelQiCeoscreentablettabletsFri, 26 Feb 2010 03:29:00 EST<![CDATA[Notion Ink Adam hands-on (with video) at MWC 2010]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/16/notion-ink-adam-hands-on-with-video-at-mwc-2010/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/16/notion-ink-adam-hands-on-with-video-at-mwc-2010/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/16/notion-ink-adam-hands-on-with-video-at-mwc-2010/#comments We got a few minutes today to check out the latest build on Notion Ink's Adam prototype that we first saw back at CES. Like we heard a week or so ago, there will indeed be two versions of the Adam -- one which will be 12.9 mm thick and boast the Pixel Qi 3Qi e-paper screen, and another, thinner, non-Pixel Qi screen. The thinner, lighter version will measure in at 11.6 mm thick. As far as we know, the only difference in the two Tegra-powered Adams will be the display, and we also hear they are shooting for a third quarter of 2010 launch. The prototype on hand at MWC was not working, so one of the Adam's developers was kind enough to shoot a demo video of a working unit for us (and its Flash support) -- which is after the break.

Gallery: Notion Ink Adam hands-on

Continue reading Notion Ink Adam hands-on (with video) at MWC 2010

Notion Ink Adam hands-on (with video) at MWC 2010 originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 16 Feb 2010 13:09:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The folks from Notion Ink certainly haven't been shy about showing off their Adam tablet in prototype form, but they unfortunately haven't been revealing anything more than the most basic specs. That's now changed with MWC, however, which seems to have made Notion Ink quite a bit more talkative. As we'd heard previously, the Adam is Tegra 2-based with a dual-core ARM CORTEX -A9 processor, and it packs a 10-inch transflective screen with a 1,024 x 600 resolution courtesy of Pixel Qi. Also now confirmed is a swiveling 3-megapixel camera, three USB ports, an HDMI out for full 1080p video, a promised 16 hours of battery life, built-in WiFi, 3G and Bluetooth, and some welcome touches like an ambient light sensor, a proximity sensor and, of course, an accelerometer. As you can see above, the device has also undergone yet more changes from the last prototype we saw at CES, and you can check out a few more pics (and the rest of the specs) by hitting up the links below.

[Thanks, Prateek and Nasman]

Notion Ink Adam gets detailed, pictured in its latest form originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 14 Feb 2010 18:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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 Back at CES, we were pretty excited to get our hands on Notion Ink's far out, Pixel Qi display-boasting reader, Adam. Well, Notion Ink is on the move, and encouraging development for the Tegra-powered little devil is apparently a top priority. The company has unveiled plans to hold an App Competition with one million dollars in prize money for the development of Adam-compatible software. There are no final details about the contest yet, but we think we'll probably be hearing more about it next week at MWC. Slashgear's got some interesting renders Notion Ink sent over which give us an idea of what a final production model might look like -- and it's definitely different than the prototype we saw in Las Vegas. The company also told Slashgear that it's considering having two retail versions of the Adam -- but has only said that one might measure 12.9mm thick, and the other 11.6mm thick -- so we're not sure what other differences might be in tow. We'll let you know when we hear more details about that million dollar prize money, though.

Notion Ink to have competition to encourage development for Adam reader, might release two versions originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 09 Feb 2010 01:51:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>adambookse booke bookse readere readerse-bookse-readere-readersebbooksebookebook readerEbookReaderebooksereadersnotion inknotion ink adamNotionInkNotionInkAdampixel qiPixelQireadertegraTue, 09 Feb 2010 01:51:00 EST<![CDATA[TI's OMAP4 prototype drives three independent displays without breaking a sweat]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/02/tis-omap4-prototype-drives-three-independent-displays-without-b/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/02/tis-omap4-prototype-drives-three-independent-displays-without-b/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/02/tis-omap4-prototype-drives-three-independent-displays-without-b/#comments It's been a long, long while since we've seen any life from the OMAP4 labs at Texas Instruments, but with the sudden resurgence of the tablet, now seems just about right for the company to start showcasing the platform's prowess once more. TI is expected to have a mind-bending showcase at Mobile World Congress later this month, but Slashgear was able to get a sneak peek at what's to come at the outfit's Dallas office. The device you're peering at above definitely piqued our interest, as it's some sort of twin-screened handheld that can actually support a third independent display courtesy of an integrated pico projector module. We're told that OMAP4 will bring along dual 1GHz ARM A9 cores, patently ridiculous battery life figures (145 hours of MP3 playback with a 1,000mAh battery) and support for 1080p output via HDMI. Naturally, TI has no intention of ever bringing this piece of hardware to market, but it'd certainly love if some other firm stepped in and did so. Here's hoping we're overrun by potential suitors in Barcelona -- given that the show kicks off on Valentine's Day, we'd say the timing would be just about perfect.

TI's OMAP4 prototype drives three independent displays without breaking a sweat originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 02 Feb 2010 17:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Engadget Podcast 178: CES 2010 Day 4 - 01.09.2010 [Chopped n' Screwed Remix] originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 09 Jan 2010 17:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We've been waiting and waiting to see Pixel Qi's 3Qi e-paper screen in a device, and we were hoping to see some sort of solid announcement at CES, but looks like we will still be waiting. Though the company has ramped up production on its E ink killer, which allows you to turn the backlight off on an LCD screen, they're still working with its half a dozen partners. We were told that within the year we will see a manufacturer that "everyone is familiar with" announcing a device that uses the technology. No word on if it will be a netbook, e-reader or tablet.

Though we've seen prototype devices before and the Notion Ink Adam here at the show, we got another look at it today from PixelQi founder Mary Lou Jepsen herself. The high resolution display was hacked into a Lenovo IdeaPad S10, and with the backlight on the color LCD screen looked crisp. We did notice that while watching a video clip on the screen horizontal viewing angles were poor in some lighting, but text and the rest of the OS was clear as day. Similarly, when we turned the backlight off, which switches the display to just a monochrome mode, the viewing angles on a movie weren't great, but a PDF looked just as good as it does on an Amazon Kindle. Regardless, we continue to be impressed with the refresh rates of the display considering you can't do anything like it with E ink or any other reader on the market. Hit the break for a quick video.

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Pixel Qi screens to be used by a major manufacturer in 2010 originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 08 Jan 2010 15:37:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bookbooksCESces 2010Ces2010e-booke-papere-readerhands-onpixel qiPixelQiPixelQi3qireadingFri, 08 Jan 2010 15:37:00 EST<![CDATA[Notion Ink Adam stripped bare and our in-depth video hands-on]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/08/notion-ink-adam-stripped-bare-and-our-in-depth-video-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/08/notion-ink-adam-stripped-bare-and-our-in-depth-video-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/08/notion-ink-adam-stripped-bare-and-our-in-depth-video-hands-on/#comments You have to have a pretty special product to get two Engadget posts discussing your wares during the maelstrom of CES, but this Adam thing just won't leave us alone with its Pixel Qi display, Tegra 2 innards and bona fide potential to blow the bloody doors off the homogeneous tablet market. We've gone back and grabbed video of the device in direct sunlight and it just kept on impressing us. The screen resolutely refused to be overpowered by the light, whether its backlight was on or off, but that was merely the tip of the iceberg as far as the happy impressions. Come past the break to find out more about buttery smooth 1080p playback (with a handy HDMI out), Notion Ink's plans for modifying the Android OS, and more on the likely pricing of the device which is set to land in quarter two of 2010. Oh, and yea -- we totally ripped it open and photographed the insides. Check that out below.

Update: Check out SlashGear for some production artwork.

Gallery: Notion Ink Adam in-depth hands on

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Notion Ink Adam stripped bare and our in-depth video hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 08 Jan 2010 15:26:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3gadamandroidandroid osAndroidOsbreaking newsBreakingNewscapacitivecesces 2010Ces2010hands-onhdminotion inknotion ink adamNotionInkNotionInkAdamnvidiapixel qiPixelQitablettablet pcTabletPctegrategra 2Tegra2touchscreenFri, 08 Jan 2010 15:26:00 EST<![CDATA[Notion Ink's Adam gets a name, June 2010 release]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/28/notion-inks-adam-gets-a-name-june-2010-release/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/28/notion-inks-adam-gets-a-name-june-2010-release/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/28/notion-inks-adam-gets-a-name-june-2010-release/#comments Well, the first bit of news here is immediately apparent -- the heretofore untitled tablet device coming out of India has now been given the name of Adam. After ruffling a few feathers a week ago with its extremely ambitious battery life projections and admittedly mouthwatering Tegra plus Pixel Qi combo, Notion Ink is back with more details on the project. We understand the company is now discussing 3G testing with Indian and US operators (its 3G bands are compatible with AT&T's networks), and there's also a planned landing date in June. Can't say we're too excited about a launch six months from now -- other Pixel Qi devices may well beat the Adam to market -- but there's also the pleasantly small matter of the price, which in this case is projected to be an aggressively low 15,000 rupees (about $321). CrunchPad part deux? Only time will tell.

[Thanks, bala]

Notion Ink's Adam gets a name, June 2010 release originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 28 Dec 2009 05:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3gadamandroidcesces 2010Ces2010indianotion inknotion ink adamNotionInkNotionInkAdampixel qiPixelQislatesmartpadtablettablet pcTabletPctegratouchscreenMon, 28 Dec 2009 05:01:00 EST<![CDATA[Notion Ink smartpad comes with Tegra, aims to be first Pixel Qi device]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/18/notion-ink-smartpad-comes-with-tegra-aims-to-be-first-pixel-qi/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/18/notion-ink-smartpad-comes-with-tegra-aims-to-be-first-pixel-qi/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/18/notion-ink-smartpad-comes-with-tegra-aims-to-be-first-pixel-qi/#comments Now here's a way to excite all the tablet naysayers. Slap that ultra-efficient Tegra chipset inside a 10.1-inch touchscreen tablet, make the display a matte (yay!) Pixel Qi slice of glory and then stand back as all of geekdom rejoices. We're still only looking at renders, but this device is all set to make waves at CES with an impressive spec sheet that also includes WiFi, Bluetooth, UMTS/HSDPA, and A-GPS on the wireless front and connectivity via USB, HDMI, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. The most important thing is still that display, though, whose efficiency leads to the unnamed device boasting 48 hours of battery standby juice, also good for 8 hours of HD video playback or 16 hours of WiFi-enabled Engadget reading. Driven by a default (for now) Android UI and supposedly capable of running three simultaneous 1080p streams with little frame loss, this should be one hot piece of kit come January. For now, we have another shot after the break as well as the full data sheet.

Continue reading Notion Ink smartpad comes with Tegra, aims to be first Pixel Qi device

Notion Ink smartpad comes with Tegra, aims to be first Pixel Qi device originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 18 Dec 2009 05:36:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1080pandroidces 2010Ces2010hdhd playbackHdPlaybackinternet tabletInternetTabletnotion inkNotionInknvidia tegraNvidiaTegrapixel qiPixelQislatesmartpadtablettegraFri, 18 Dec 2009 05:36:00 EST<![CDATA[Pixel Qi ramping production lines, multitouch (40-hour?) tablets at CES]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/07/pixel-qi-displays-hit-production-lines-in-january-multitouch-4/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/07/pixel-qi-displays-hit-production-lines-in-january-multitouch-4/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/07/pixel-qi-displays-hit-production-lines-in-january-multitouch-4/#comments We know you're confused by the pronunciation of Pixel Qi (it's Pixel chee, by the way). But really, does that matter? We're just stoked to learn that its hybrid displays are hitting the assembly lines this month as the company ramps production in Q1. CEO, Mary Lou Jepsen, says that the first units will arrive in "specialized tablet devices with multi-touch," the first of which will be on display at CES from what looks like multiple "customers." They'll also be available to DIYers sometime in the future. Jepsen, you'll recall, was the original Chief Technology Officer on the OLPC project, but left to commercialize these 10-inch color 3Qi LCD displays that are readable in either direct tropical sunlight or no light at all thanks to a switchable backlight. As such, Pixel Qi is set to carve out a nice middle-ground between epaper displays and traditional LCDs that could see the advent of the 40-hour netbook / tablet. No, really.

Pixel Qi ramping production lines, multitouch (40-hour?) tablets at CES originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 07 Dec 2009 05:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3qibacklightcesces 2010Ces2010displayereadermary lou jepsenMaryLouJepsenpixel qiPixelQiproductiontabletMon, 07 Dec 2009 05:50:00 EST<![CDATA[Samsung shows off color e-paper prototype, PVI might beat it to market in 2010]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/29/samsung-shows-off-color-e-paper-prototype-pvi-might-beat-it-to/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/29/samsung-shows-off-color-e-paper-prototype-pvi-might-beat-it-to/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/29/samsung-shows-off-color-e-paper-prototype-pvi-might-beat-it-to/#comments Now here's some yummy news to wrap our minds around. Samsung, a company with a manufacturing portfolio so wide that you wouldn't be surprised to see it selling toothbrushes and perfume, clearly also wants a slice of that growing ebook market and has now unveiled a 10.1-inch color display with that purpose in mind. It's still very early days, with a measly 10:1 contrast ratio and the ability to display only 7% of the NTSC color gamut, but baby steps are better than no steps, right? While Sammy is shooting at delivering this within two years, PVI -- the maker of displays for Kindles and Sony Readers -- is expected to ramp up production of its own color screens in the second half of 2010. Add these two heavyweights to the color e-readers already expected from Plastic Logic (spring 2010) and Bridgestone, and what you get is one hell of a thriving marketplace -- as long as Pixel Qi doesn't render them all useless when it launches later this year.

Read - Samsung Exhibits 10.1-inch Color E-paper
Read - PVI to ramp up flexible and color EPD in 2010

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Samsung shows off color e-paper prototype, PVI might beat it to market in 2010 originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 29 Oct 2009 07:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>colorcolor e-papercolor epaperColorE-paperColorEpapere booke bookse inke readere readerse-bookse-inke-papere-readerE-readersebookebook readerebook readersEbookReaderEbookReadersebooksEInkepaperepdereaderpixel qiPixelQiprime view internationalPrimeViewInternationalpvisamsungThu, 29 Oct 2009 07:55:00 EST<![CDATA[Pixel Qi e-ink / LCD hybrid display to debut on tablet next month?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/17/pixel-qi-e-ink-lcd-hybrid-display-to-debut-on-tablet-next-mont/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/17/pixel-qi-e-ink-lcd-hybrid-display-to-debut-on-tablet-next-mont/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/17/pixel-qi-e-ink-lcd-hybrid-display-to-debut-on-tablet-next-mont/#comments
It's been far, far too long (read: four months) since we've heard a peep from the gentle souls over at Pixel Qi, but it looks like the long, heart-wrenching wait for the hybrid display that's bound to revolutionize Western civilization is nearing an end. According to the startup's CEO herself, Mary Lou Jepsen, the primetime-ready 3Qi display should make its glorious debut on an undisclosed tablet to be announced next month. For those out of the loop, this transflective display contains both e-ink and LCD properties, one for outdoor reading scenarios and the other for multimedia viewing. The amazing part is that toggling between the two is as simple as flipping a switch, which obviously means great things for battery life on whatever device it's shoved into. We'll be keeping our eyes peeled for more, but do us a favor and cross your fingers for good luck. Toes too, por favor.

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Pixel Qi e-ink / LCD hybrid display to debut on tablet next month? originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 17 Oct 2009 15:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Read - Mary Lou Jepsen answers user comments
Read - Pixel Qi vs Kindle vs Toshiba R600 vs regular LCD tablet

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Pixel Qi's 3Qi LCD screen sized up with Kindle, CTO sheds light on your questions originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 07 Jun 2009 18:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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