Amazon has launched a new, larger Kindle e-book reader yesterday: the Kindle DX. The display is a large 9.7" 1200x824 (at 150 ppi) E Ink, with 16 shades of gray. It will cost 489$, and it's available for pre-order.
Amazon Kindle DXThe older Kindle had a 6" display, and is available for 359$.
Can OLEDs compete against ePaper displays such as E Ink? I'm not sure. Those screens have better battery life, look more paper-like, and are great in direct sunlight. They are also much cheaper currently.
Posted: May 07,2009 by Ron Mertens
The ePaper display has the refresh rate of a dying cow, so no, I think OLED's will be fine.