Introducing Color Triton Displays by E-Ink
In March 2011, Hanvon is set to launch a revolutionary color e-reader, marking a significant milestone in the evolution of e-ink technology. This development comes at a time when the E Ink Triton display, capable of showcasing 16 levels of grayscale and thousands of colours, has matured, addressing a long-standing limitation in e-ink technology – the lack of colour support.
The E Ink Triton display, with its ability to maintain the advantages of low power consumption and high contrast, offers an exceptional reading experience, both indoors and outdoors. It is worth noting that e-ink technology is renowned for its excellent readability, similar to print on paper, and low battery demand.
The price for these colour e-readers, based on the E Ink Triton display, is yet to be announced. However, based on recent market offerings of similar colour E Ink devices, we can expect prices to fall approximately between £330 and £420. For instance, the PocketBook InkPad Color and the Onyx Boox Nova 3, both featuring colour E Ink screens, are priced around these figures.
This premium price is a reflection of the complexity involved in integrating colour while preserving e-ink's benefits. The E Ink Triton, although an early colour e-ink solution, has paved the way for devices priced within this range, with newer colour e-ink generations like Kaleido offering improved colour saturation and performance but still carrying a higher cost.
E Ink Holdings, the company behind the E Ink Triton colour ePaper display, has developed this technology in response to market demand for a colour ePaper display that mimics the printed paper experience. The majority of e-readers currently on the market utilise e-ink technology, underscoring its popularity and effectiveness in the field.
In summary, as we look towards the future, colour e-readers using E Ink Triton-type or related colour ePaper displays can be expected to cost roughly between £330 and £420. The exact price will depend on factors such as brand, size, and additional features like stylus support and front lighting.
