2.2" VGA Screen Announced

[Janak Parekh]

<div class='os_post_top_link'><a href='http://www.casio.co.jp/release/2004/368ppi_tft.html' target='_blank'>http://www.casio.co.jp/release/2004...368ppi_tft.html</a><br /><br /></div>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)<br /><br /><img src="http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/images/web/2003/parekh-20040922-CasioScreen.jpg" /><br /><br />You can get an English translation of the article <a href="http://www.worldlingo.com/wl/translate?wl_lp=JA-en&wl_glossary=gl6&wl_fl=2&wl_ucp=1&wl_rurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.casio.co.jp%2Frelease%2F2004%2F368ppi_tft.html&wl_url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.casio.co.jp%2Frelease%2F2004%2F368ppi_tft.html&wl_g_table=-3">here</a>.

[djdj]

This is perfect for digital cameras!

[surur]

So there is some hope of VGA in the upcoming MDA compact PPCPhone!!

http://www.msmobiles.com/users/1/archives/2004.9.15_203624/mda-compact-pocket-pc-phone.jpg

(OK, maybe the next edition :( )

Surur

[whydidnt]

I guess there won't be any need for Clear Type on this display. :D

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.

[Deslock]

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.

[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...

[Darius Wey]

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...

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. :D

[Kati Compton]

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.

[Janak Parekh]

Well, maybe as the display on the inside of my sunglasses or something that interfaces with my bionic brain implants.
Bingo. Those l33t sunglasses will get a whole lot l33t3r... 8)

--janak