For many years, eBook readers with color displays have been eagerly anticipated. In the meantime, there were even a few devices—such as the PocketBook Color Lux—that used a color E-Ink display (with Triton 2 technology). However, they all had the same issues: the RGB color filter degraded contrast, and the viewing angle stability wasn’t particularly good. While built-in lighting improved readability to an acceptable level, the criticism remained that the […]
Several years ago, Amazon acquired the Dutch company Liquavista. The firm specialized in researching the mass production of electrowetting displays for consumer electronics – but we never saw a finished product. Now the Liquavista website is offline. The electrowetting technology promised lower power consumption (compared to LCD), along with easy readability in sunlight. It followed in the footsteps of E-Ink, whose displays are used in every modern eBook reader. However, […]
Update: It’s been quite some time since we last heard from Liquavista. To recap: this is the Dutch company known for developing electrowetting displays. In April 2013, Amazon acquired the company from Samsung. Since then, there has been speculation that the screen technology might be used in future Kindle eReaders (and possibly Fire Tablets). However, the timing for the launch remains uncertain as Amazon, as usual, does not disclose their […]
Update: There are increasing signs that Amazon is positioning the Liquavista technology for the next generation of Kindle or Fire devices. In this article, we’ve compiled the latest information on this. In the original report below, the functionality of Liquavista technology is explained, as well as the differences from the currently used E-Ink technology. Original report: After a lead-up period and recurring rumors, Amazon purchased the Dutch technology company Liquavista […]
