PaperLike Is a New E-Ink Monitor from Dasung


E-InkMonitorE-Ink, founded way back in 1997, is a type of electronic paper used for displaying grayscale and color on the screens of tablets, e-readers, and other mobile devices. A new product, PaperLike, is being offered from a small partner of E-Ink, called Dasung Tech, who recently showed off this E-Ink monitor at this year's CES.

E-InkMonitor1PaperLike is a 1600 x 1200 resolution, 13.3-inch Fina monitor for reading documents. It can be used as a secondary display for those of us who do a lot of electronic reading (black, white, and gray are much easier colors on the eyes). The monitor is said to include several display options, Most importantly, a mode that smooths out scrolling and cursor movements for a clearer picture (Technabob). There is still work to be done on this end, however. But at least the idea is there.

E-InkMonitor2The monitor simply requires a USB cord for power and input, nothing too impressive, and connects with the computer or laptop of your choosing. It's similar to Sony's DPT-S1 PDF Reader, but has a glass-based display rather than the flexible plastic screen on the Sony (Ebook Reader). PaperLike will first launch in China for around 3999 RMB to 5999 RMB, or $645 to $970. This seems like a lot, because it is compared to other E-Ink displays out there. Still, it has some much needed power efficiency by lacking the need for a power cord. Take that, and its intention to provide a smoother reader experience, and surely it will build up its very own niche somewhere.

Topics: Technology News CES - Consumer Electronics Show Display Screen Technology Inventions & Innovations

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