Attentive readers might be well-acquainted with E Ink, the company behind the E Ink Carta 1300 panel. Several manufacturers have already revealed products that utilize this new panel, and now E Ink itself has shared insights about their latest offering. A product page is now live for those who wish to delve deeper into the specifics of the E Ink Carta 1300 display. However, many agree that this display isn't a game-changer.
Display Characteristics
In essence, this is a traditional E Ink display that lacks color capabilities, though it can show 16 different shades of grey. The resolution is listed at 1,264 x 1,680 pixels. With a diagonal measurement of 7 inches, this leads to a pixel density of 300 PPI. The active display area measures 149.96 x 106.808 millimeters. The overall dimensions of the module, which includes bezels and hardware, are 151.6 x 124.3 millimeters, and it has a thickness of 1.87 millimeters.
Weight and Design Variability
E Ink reports that the weight of the panel is approximately 62 grams. The overall size and weight of e-readers using this panel will vary based on factors like the material of the casing, the battery size, and additional features. For instance, there are already significant differences among current e-reader models regarding whether they come with a camera, microphone, or speakers. The new panel promises quicker refresh rates for images, but actual performance will need to be verified through testing. Users can also adjust the lighting, not just in intensity, but in color temperature as well.
E Ink's latest display promises to be an interesting addition to the e-reader market, even if it doesn't present any groundbreaking changes.
