Qualcomm has announced another e-reader during the recent Taipei International Book Fair. The device is based on Mirasol display technology, the Kobee Jin Yong. This device is named after a popular Chinese author. It comes with a 5.7 inch 1024 x 768 pixel display and powered by a 1GHz Snapdragon S2 processor, plus Android 2.3 Gingerbread in a customized experience.
Mirasol Technology uses some of the advantages of the E-Ink, like better power consumption when pixels change as well as some LCD capabilities, including color and refresh rate. Mirasol is used on higher end eBook readers, but it doesn't replace LCDs just yet, as it's not that cost effective right now. This tech was used on small screens as well as on prototypes years ago. Now, it's evolving into a full fledged technology alternative.
The screens used the interferometric modulator display technology to create different colors through the interference of reflected light. That gives the device they're on a power consumption of a tenth or less compared to a LCD one.
The pricing is not yet clear for the Kobee Jin Yong, it's expected to be pretty high. Qualcomm's Mirasol technology is believed to be the solution to prolong Android device battery span by days.
via tabletnews and gottabemobile
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