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Bookeen breakthrough real time web page scrolling on eInk panel

Bookeen breakthrough real time web page scrolling on eInk panel

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1 HN recommenders · discussed 2011–2022
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About this video

A short Bookeen R&D demo showing real-time web page scrolling on an eInk panel, far faster than typical e-readers. It was a prototype for the next generation of Cybook readers.

Why it appears in the archive

HN cites it as proof that eInk panels can refresh fast and that slow e-readers are mainly a display-controller problem.

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From the Hacker News discussion

ippisl · 2011-11 · rec

The bookeen odyssey[2] looks more interesting as an e-ink tablet. While it isn't out yet(it'll be out in 22/11), they made an impressive demo of the technology[1], showing a really fast display. They also have strong processor(cortex-a8, 800mhz), so web browsing will probably be much nicer and fun than the kindle. [1] [VIDEO] [2] [LINK]

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4ad · 2012-10 · reference

Yes they are: [LINK] [VIDEO] The problem with existing e-readers is with the poor programming of the display controller, not with the display itself.

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ernesth · 2022-08 · reference

I thought 11 years ago that e-ink with good refresh was achieved, seeing bookeen's prototype display videos and full screen scrolling. [LINK] [VIDEO] But all e-ink devices I have seen since were slow and would form time to time show remanence.

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