Andre Yoskowitz
12 Oct 2009 14:19
LG Display has announced today the launch of a prototype version of the Solar Cell e-Book reader, a 6-inch device with its own solar panel.
The company says the solar cell is 0.7 millimeters thick and weighs 20 grams, thinner then a credit card.
Battery life is extended by up to a full day of reading if charged using the solar panel for five hours, adds the company.
There is no roadmap for the device.
Says Ki Yong Kim, head of the Solar Cell Office at LG Display: “E-books are attracting a lot of attention because they offer the advantage of storing thousands of books’ worth of contents in an easy-to-carry device. The idea of e-book combined with solar cell will offer users the added benefit of longer usage. We will continue to provide users with enhanced convenience and value to solidify our lead in next-generation, environmentally friendly products.”