Despite being comparatively primitive devices compared to the phones and pad we all impart , thestrength of einsteinium - ink displayshave continue dedicated ereaders on the market for a spate longer than many had predicted . And at IFA , companies like Alcatel and PocketBook weredemoing smartphone flip coversenhanced with an supernumerary tocopherol - ink display complement their principal touch screen .
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As thick as the Kindle is , most of us would still prefer to not have to bear multiple devices on our daily commute . So envisage being able to flip over launch the cover on your smartphone to reveal a similarly sized e - book reader , all in one gimmick . That ’s what PocketBook has imagined with its CoverReader that piggyback on the Samsung Galaxy S4 , maintain both displays protected when not in habit .
Alcatel , on the other hand , has created a standardized flip - style fount for its OneTouch Hero . Except that the e - ink showing is on the outside , allowing it to display status updates and gismo in addition to ebooks , without have to enter the cover . The downside is that the e - ink display is left exposed , but it means you could easily arrest your telephone ’s status outside on a sunny day . And were it to get damage , the price of e - ink display means it ’s a lot cheaper to replace than your smartphone ’s full - coloring material display .
As einsteinium - ink displays get slender and meretricious , these might at long last be a great reason for everyone to slap a case on their smartphones . [ Gizmag ]
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