3Qi Screen Technology Shipping in Time for Apple Tablet?

[g-man2]

I agree

OLPC displays had a lower colour resolution than B&W resolution, but that works well for media that is either text or images, like a magazine/websites/etc).

I can see Apple using it, however I don't know if the compromises they will have to take will be desirable for them..

Many pieces fit but the resolution just doesn't seem to be there.
In this report by Uni-pixel they state:
http://www.prad.de/download/TMOS_-_Unipixel_Whitepaper.pdf

" TMOS can readily achieve quarter-millimeter dot pitch, in part due to its unicellular pixel structure. Densities as high as 300 dpi are projected. Near-eye applications are not considered a primary development target for TMOS at his time, since they require implementation of an alternate TMOS architecture (29) to gain the required high-density images."

I know this is from 2007 and things can change in two years, but the report goes on to say that mechanically it just can't get smaller with that set up.

 

[MattInOz]

Isn't Pixel Qi fabless? LG makes screens.



I'd imagine the factory she talks of in one of the videos may well have been LG's.

Yep my thinking as well.
Apple buys up a good deal of production pre-release in effect underwriting LG to transition to a Pixel Qi production line.

 

[MikhailT]

I can not see why Apple would use a screen like this.

Apple has just moved in to OLED technology for their iMacs and are sure to spread this across to the rest of their range with iPhones and iPod Touches expected to receive them next year. OLED screens are absolutely beautiful with amazing capabilities.

Why would Apple have all these brilliant screens on their whole range, including their present LCDs like the one on the iPhone and iPod Touch, yet have a tablet that has a Terrible screen like this one. Not to mention this is a start-up company and has no prior experience. These LCDs may have a life of 1 year average for all anyone knows!

I am just saying that Apple designs and realises Technology that is above and beyond and their plans for this tablet must be phenomenal. So why ruin it with a screen like this!

Thats just my reasoning I guess!

Dude, learn what OLED is, they are not the same thing as LCD with LED backlighting. iMacs are not using OLED screens, the cost would jack up to 2500$ or above for just the basic 20" iMac if it was using an OLED screen. And the pixel qi is just an LCD technology with backlighting system switched. They are not any worse than any LCD on the market and they don't have a lifespan issue either.

 

[FanboyE]

I really want a mac tablet! this would be perfect for class!

 

[powers74]

pdf

Many pieces fit but the resolution just doesn't seem to be there.
In this report by Uni-pixel they state:
http://www.prad.de/download/TMOS_-_Unipixel_Whitepaper.pdf

" TMOS can readily achieve quarter-millimeter dot pitch, in part due to its unicellular pixel structure. Densities as high as 300 dpi are projected. Near-eye applications are not considered a primary development target for TMOS at his time, since they require implementation of an alternate TMOS architecture (29) to gain the required high-density images."

I know this is from 2007 and things can change in two years, but the report goes on to say that mechanically it just can't get smaller with that set up.

That was a cool read, thanks. Did that come from the Pixel Qi site?

 

[twoodcc]

if it can do HD video, then sure, it will probably be in the apple tablet. but if not, then i hope it's not in the tablet

 

[skate71290]

Read up about the technology first. This is some seriously clever stuff, capable of producing perfect black and white text and limited colour at _very_ low power usage, and perfectly readable in glaring sunshine. And at the same time your normal higher powered screen when indoors and not trying to safe batteries.

And I think Apple will survive if _you_ don't buy one.

probably will survive... but why are these not used as an option for the iphone? as rumours are saying the tablet is just going to be a larger iphone based system?

 

[MikhailT]

In case anybody didn't see it, Notion Ink is probably the CES vendor that Pixel Qi was talking about.

http://www.slashgear.com/notion-ink-tegra-android-smartpad-uses-pixel-qi-display-1866308/

 

[iMacmatician]

probably will survive... but why are these not used as an option for the iphone? as rumours are saying the tablet is just going to be a larger iphone based system?

Not "just" a larger iPhone.

 

[ArrowSmith]

Apple will sell 30 million of these the first year. Count on it.

 

[lbostons]

Apple will sell 30 million of these the first year. Count on it.

I think that it will come down to price point. It sounds like it will have the potential to be a great success but if it is priced in the range of a Mac Book it will be a hard sell. I know that my conscious (my conscious being my wife) will not let me purchase at that price.