ePaper breakthrough opens the door for colourful Kindles

One shortcoming of the Kindle is its inability to display colour. That's not a big deal when flicking through the pages of most novels, but it means that covers, illustrations, and magazines can feel a little lacking.

There has, however, been a breakthrough in ePaper technology. According to BusinessWire, E Ink Holdings has developed a high quality, full colour reflective display, dubbed Advanced Colour ePaper (ACeP).

This achieves a full colour gamut, including all eight primary colours, yet remains ultra-low power. Like other Kindle models, a Kindle using this display would still last on a single charge, and could be read outdoors in bright sunlight.