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E Ink is an electronic display technology that uses microcapsules with charged particles to create an image through changes in reflectivity rather than light emission.
… However, this display technology is severely limited -- it's hard to imagine leaving the house with only an e-ink screen. If the YotaPhone proves to be a success, you might not have to choose between the battery savings of e-ink and power of LCD. …
… On the e-ink side of things, it looks like Amazon is readying to release a backlit version of the Kindle Touch with "Paperwhite" technology Opens in a new window . It isn't clear if Paperwhite refers to the backlight, or a whiter e-ink display the current models are more beige or light gray . …
… The e-ink display can show you the current balance of your various cards/accounts, and barcodes for any stored vouchers. …