09-22-2004, 05:30 PM
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2.2" VGA Screen Announced
Casio Japan has announced that they've developed a 2.2", 640x480 screen. We're talking a 368dpi screen here. 8O Obviously, you're not going to run Windows Mobile with its default fonts on such a screen, but I'm all for higher resolutions -- given proper font/image management, you'll have razor-sharp images on screens like this. Imagine, 5 years from now, when your phone or your watch will have absolutely perfect, laser-sharp typography. It's easier on the eyes, and of course looks amazing. 8)
You can get an English translation of the article here.
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09-22-2004, 05:47 PM
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Intellectual
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This is perfect for digital cameras!
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09-22-2004, 06:18 PM
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Mystic
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So there is some hope of VGA in the upcoming MDA compact PPCPhone!!
(OK, maybe the next edition  )
Surur
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09-22-2004, 09:20 PM
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I guess there won't be any need for Clear Type on this display. 
368 dpi - that has to be close to printed quality. I think this does open the door for a WM Smartphone with VGA, though it may not be real useable for the PPC version. It would seem to me that it would be hard to hit the right pixels with a stylus if they are this small.
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09-22-2004, 10:55 PM
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That's 1024x768 on a 3.52" screen. Add quick-and-easy zoom/pan functionality and you could have the ultimate remote desktop device in the formfactor of an HP4155.
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09-23-2004, 12:08 AM
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Oracle
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That is exactly what I was thinking... how about 1024x768 on a 3.7 inch screen... all we need now is a low energy consumption processor and a via battery to match it...
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09-24-2004, 05:06 AM
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Quote:
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Originally Posted by Ripper014
That is exactly what I was thinking... how about 1024x768 on a 3.7 inch screen... all we need now is a low energy consumption processor and a via battery to match it...
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I'm up for that too! Although I'm sure we'll see 800x600 first, before 1024x768 comes in. I love high resolutions...it brings bliss to my eyes.
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09-24-2004, 05:31 AM
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I really don't think I could even see the pixels at that point. But I also am not sure that I need VGA in that size. Well, maybe as the display on the inside of my sunglasses or something that interfaces with my bionic brain implants.
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09-25-2004, 10:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Kati Compton
Well, maybe as the display on the inside of my sunglasses or something that interfaces with my bionic brain implants.
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Bingo. Those l33t sunglasses will get a whole lot l33t3r... 8)
--janak
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