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Color E-Ink Technology: Worth the Hype?

The video discusses the current state of color e-ink technology, its benefits, and drawbacks. Michael from GoodReader.com explores the history of color e-ink, its advancements, and the companies that have adopted it.

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History and Development of Color E-Ink

  • 📆 The first color e-ink technology was introduced almost a decade ago with Ian Triton 1 and 2.
  • 📈 Cido 3 has improved significantly over Cido 1 and 2, with 150 PPI for color resolution and a 25% increase in frontlight display brightness.
  • 📊 The frontlight display has undergone revision, making it about 25% brighter and improving color appearance.

Companies Adopting Color E-Ink Technology

  • 📚 Companies like Pocketbook, Amazon, Rakuten, Cobo, and Remarkable have adopted color e-ink technology.
  • 📈 Kobo and Amazon have successfully implemented color e-ink technology in their devices, such as the Kobo Libra Color and Kindle Colorsoft.
  • 📊 These companies have achieved excellent color saturation due to their significant engineering power and financial resources.

Companies Adopting Color E-Ink Technology

  • 📚 Companies like Pocketbook, Amazon, Rakuten, Cobo, and Remarkable have adopted color e-ink technology.
  • 📈 Kobo and Amazon have successfully implemented color e-ink technology in their devices, such as the Kobo Libra Color and Kindle Colorsoft.
  • 📊 These companies have achieved excellent color saturation due to their significant engineering power and financial resources.

Types of Color E-Paper Technology

  • 📝 Cido 3 can display 4,096 colors and has a 25% increase in frontlight display brightness.
  • 📈 Gallery 3 can display 50,000 different colors, but only one company, Remarkable, has adopted this technology.
  • 📊 Gallery 3 looks visually the best, but Kido 3 is the industry standard.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Color E-Readers

  • 📚 Color e-readers offer enhanced visual appeal, vibrant graphics, and a richer reading experience.
  • 📊 However, they have resolution limitations, are more expensive than black and white e-readers, and may have a washed-out background.
  • 📈 The background of color e-readers may not look as gray as black and white e-readers, and the text may not be as sharp.

Future of E-Readers

  • 📆 Cido 4 is currently in development and is expected to be released or announced in 2025.
  • 📊 The new technology is expected to increase PPI from 150 to 200 or more and improve performance by 25-30%.
  • 📈 The future of e-readers is uncertain, with some companies investing heavily in research and development, while others are still undecided about adopting color e-ink technology.