E-reader display shows vibrant color video

November 15, 2011 | Source: Technology Review
Mirasol

Mirasol (credit: Qualcomm)

Qualcomm has developed Mirosol, a prototype full-color Android-tablet display with rich colors under bright light, close to those of an LCD, and capable of 30 fps video playback.

It uses ambient light, so power consumption a tenth or less of that of a comparable LCD.