Chinese tech company Readmoo has made history by announcing the mooInk V, the worldโs first consumer foldable E Ink e-reader. After nine years of development in partnership with E Ink, this breakthrough device promises durability, high-resolution color, and unprecedented portability for book lovers.
๐ Key Features & Innovations
1. Foldable E Ink Display
- 8-inch E Ink Gallery 3 screen (unfolded) โ 50,000+ color shades at 300 PPI (far surpassing Kindleโs 4,096-color Kaleido 3).
- 200,000+ bend cycles โ Engineered for long-term durability.
- No creasing โ Unlike OLED foldables, E Inkโs thicker panel avoids permanent marks.
2. Ultra-Portable Design
- 225g weight (slightly heavier than Kindle Colorsoft).
- Aluminum-magnesium alloy body โ Light yet durable.
- Pocket-friendly folded size โ Smaller than a paperback.
3. Flexible Usage Modes
- Fully open (for immersive reading).
- 90ยฐ “book mode” (ergonomics still in question).
4. Hinge Engineering
- Intentional gap โ Reduces stress on the E Ink panel (unlike Samsungโs tight-folding phones).
๐ How It Compares to Other E-Readers
Feature | mooInk V | Kindle Colorsoft | reMarkable Paper Pro |
---|---|---|---|
Display Tech | Foldable E Ink Gallery 3 | Kaleido 3 | E Ink Carta |
Colors | 50,000+ | 4,096 | Monochrome |
Portability | Folds to pocket size | Fixed 6-7″ screen | Fixed 10.3″ screen |
Durability | 200K+ bends | Rigid | Rigid |
๐ Why This Matters
- First of its kind โ No other foldable E Ink reader exists for consumers.
- Better color โ Gallery 3 tech rivals e-paper tablets like reMarkable.
- Future of reading โ Could inspire Amazon, Kobo, or PocketBook to follow suit.
Unknowns & Challenges
โ Price & Release Date โ Not yet announced (likely premium pricing).
โ Battery Life โ Foldable E Inkโs power efficiency is untested.
โ Software โ Will it support EPUB, PDF, and DRM books smoothly?
Final Verdict
The mooInk V could revolutionize e-reading by merging portability with large-screen immersion. If priced competitively, it may dethrone Kindle as the go-to device for digital bibliophiles.
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