E-Ink and Plastic Logic have been working together for ten years and the two sides have just signed another long-term contract. According to IHS, the flexible display market will grow to $15.5 billion in 2022 as the popularity of wearable and mobile devices with flexible displays increases. Plastic … [Read more...]
The E Ink and Sony Joint Venture Now Has a Name – Linfiny
Good e-Reader broke the story last week that Sony was in the process of developing an e-paper laptop and a series of e-notebooks. These new devices will be a byproduct an official partnership between E-Ink and Sony that occurred earlier this year. The two companies now have a name for this new … [Read more...]
Sony is Developing an E-Ink Laptop
E Ink has disclosed in a recent interview with the Taipei Times that they are working with Sony to develop an e-paper laptop. “This year is an important year for us to pitch this product to the market,” Frank Ko CEO of EINK said. “We are seeing replacement demand from the healthcare sector to the … [Read more...]
The Future of High Resolution E-paper is in Serious doubt
Japan Displays unveiled a new high resolution e-paper display that would take e-readers to an entirely new level of sophistication. The future of their e-paper is in serious doubt because they have announced they are slashing 3,700 jobs, or 30% of its workforce because they lost US$288.54 million in … [Read more...]
A Short History of E-Paper and the eReader Revolution
People started paying attention to to the e-reader industry in 2007 when Amazon released the Kindle. The industry exploded in the ensuing years and many other companies started to make their own models, with varying degrees of success. There are a few different companies that have been at the … [Read more...]
Hands on Review of the Sony FES Watch U
The Sony FES Watch U is a tour de force and offers tremendous customization and flexibility for someone who wants to stand out in a crowd. The watch is made out of E-Ink and has a number of pre-configured designs that allow you to change the watch face and the band. An Android and iOS app allows you … [Read more...]
How CLEARink technology is going to change e-readers for the better
E-readers have made life alot easier for all you bibliophiles out there. You no longer need to lug around your oh so precious copy of Lord of The Rings on long travels. You can instead carry most of middle earth, hobbits and all, in your sleek and slim e-reader. From Amazon’s kindle to Barnes & … [Read more...]
Oaxis Inkcase i7 Plus Unboxing Video
The Oaxis Inkcase i7 Plus is currently available via Kickstarter and Good e-Reader is the first online publication to give you a sense on the retail packaging and how the final product functions. This product acts as case for your phone and gives you a secondary screen that is made with E-Ink. With … [Read more...]
Sony HUIS Universal Remote is made of e-paper and ships soon
The Sony HUIS universal remote control was designed to control your smart home and also your television. It features an e-paper display that works in conjunction with haptic feedback. It has Bluetooth and has a 1,500 mAh built-in battery and can be recharged via a Micro USB port. This device was … [Read more...]
Oaxis Releases InkCase i7 Plus E ink display on Kickstarter
Oaxis has been developing E Ink cases for Android and iPhones for a number of years the company has just announced a new one for the iPhone 7 Plus. The i7 Plus now has the latest Carta 1.2 E Ink panel; the most advanced E Ink screen available in the industry. The contrast is vastly improved where … [Read more...]
Lenovo Unveils Flexible Display for Laptops
Lenovo has just unveiled a new flexible display concept where the screen and keyboard are attached with no hinges. In fact, it is completely foldable. In order to bring this prototype to the market Lenovo stated that they need "advanced materials" and "new screen technologies" to make this work, … [Read more...]
The Sony E Ink FES Watch U Launches in Japan
The second generation Sony FES Watch has just launched in Japan for $445 and it features a circular E-Ink display as well as a wristband covered by an E-Ink panel, which means that the graphics shown on both the watch face and the wristband can be changed and customized through a dedicated … [Read more...]
