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Pixel Qi developing a new screen for Notion Ink Adam

Pixel Qi demonstrated to us at Computex a new screen they are going to be using for the Notion Ink Adam that will reduce glare and give a better experience utilizing the Pixel Qi mode in units that support it.

Anyone who has purchased the Notion Ink Adam or saw any of our videos comparing it to an Amazon Kindle or our direct sunlight tests all noticed one thing, there was tons of glare on it. Notion Ink recognized the glare factor and packaged plastic screen protectors on the unit. Although they were nothing but screen protectors they did help disperse the light a little bit. This is why Pixel Qi making new screens for the Adam is such good news.

John Ryan the COO of Pixel Qi told us that the new screens were in development and they were relying on Notion Ink to adopt the new technology into future manufacturing. The screens themselves looked tremendous compared to the previous iterations and even with trade-show lighting there was no glare at all. The display models they showed us at Computex was a new film layer they had on-top of the screen.

We have to hope that the Notion Ink is going to adopt this new technology into future Adams because their current crop of Pixel Qi screens has been received with a lukewarm response.

Michael Kozlowski (1804 Posts)

Michael Kozlowski is the Editor in Chief of Good e-Reader. He has been writing about electronic readers and technology for the last four years. His articles have been picked up by major and local news sources and websites such as the Huffington Post, CNET and more. Michael frequently travels to international events such as IFA, Computex, CES, Book Expo and a myriad of others. If you have any questions about any of his articles, please send Michael Kozlowski an email to michael@goodereader.com

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twospirits
WWhile this is good news for future owners, its hardly comforting to those that have one now.
TS
Anonymous
Frequently we will see high value coupons available at “Printapons” (printable coupons) when a new product is being introduced or when a product is going to undergo a radical change.
adante
As an enthusiastic buyer of the current notion ink – and now a less-than-enthusiastic owner – my feelings are best summed up by the illustrious GW:
There’s an old saying in Tennessee — I know it’s in Texas, probably in Tennessee — that says, fool me once, shame on — shame on you. Fool me — you can’t get fooled again.
adante
As an enthusiastic buyer of the current notion ink – and now a less-than-enthusiastic owner – my feelings are best summed up by the illustrious GW:
There’s an old saying in Tennessee — I know it’s in Texas, probably in Tennessee — that says, fool me once, shame on — shame on you. Fool me — you can’t get fooled again.
adante
As an enthusiastic buyer of the current notion ink – and now a less-than-enthusiastic owner – my feelings are best summed up by the illustrious GW:
There’s an old saying in Tennessee — I know it’s in Texas, probably in Tennessee — that says, fool me once, shame on — shame on you. Fool me — you can’t get fooled again.
adante
As an enthusiastic buyer of the current notion ink – and now a less-than-enthusiastic owner – my feelings are best summed up by the illustrious GW:
There’s an old saying in Tennessee — I know it’s in Texas, probably in Tennessee — that says, fool me once, shame on — shame on you. Fool me — you can’t get fooled again.
Anonymous
After seeing one of the earlier Pixel Qi ‘kit’ screens, the implementation on the Notion Ink Adam was a massive disappointment. The bundled screen protector felt like a bit of a kick in the teeth if I’m honest, because I actually ended up defending NI on quite a few article posts. It was not what Rohan stated originally, so it was like his apparent openness didn’t actually amount to much in practice. I do think Notion Ink have destroyed a lot of the friendly goodwill. Whether they can get that back, I’m not sure.
Anonymous
Considering Notion Ink is charging $150 more for the Pixel Qi screen, and it supposedly costs no more than the regular screen, Pixel Qi is going nowhere fast.
http://www.facebook.com/people/Jeremy-K-Saurus/100002372945323 Jeremy K Saurus
Oh boy…given that NI sells maybe 500 tablets in a round I can’t see how PixelQi can “rely” on anything with Notion Ink. They need to tie up and convince bigger sellers if they (PixelQi) want to continue spending money improving it.
Evgupta
Can’t agree more. However the world has 6 bn. One can at least get a few each time. Also a current ni buyer.
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Pixel Qi developing a new screen for Notion Ink Adam

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