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> there is very little innovation in this space

A lot of E-Ink based projects got stepped on within large MNCs because LCD vendors dropped their prices significantly whenever development teams talked about switching. Plus LCD and backlight power consumption rates improved quite a bit and the management level people insist on the ability to play video.

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And yet, people spend hours straining to see iPads and laptops in the sun! The video thing is a killer. I was really excited with some very promising demos etc. but I am frustrated that this seems to be the only device to have made it into production, and that is only available as direct by from China, nobody is retailing these!

https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=11766073

Colour e-ink today! OK so there is some innovation, but still the path to consumer product purchase is unclear at this point.

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