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Newsreader Pattern

This page demonstrates how to compose eink-ui components into a news reader layout. Components shown: Breadcrumb, Article, Byline, Avatar, Tag, Blockquote, Timeline, Pagination.

Breadcrumb

E-Ink rationale: Breadcrumbs use a simple "/" separator rendered via CSS pseudo-element. No icons or images means zero extra repaint cost.

Article with Byline

E-Ink rationale: Article layout uses generous vertical spacing and a constrained measure (line length) for comfortable reading on low-refresh displays.

New E-Ink Panels Achieve 300 PPI with Faster Refresh

JD Jane Doe
5 min read

The latest generation of electrophoretic displays has reached a milestone in both resolution and responsiveness. At 300 pixels per inch, text rendering approaches the crispness of printed paper, making these panels suitable for extended reading sessions without eye fatigue.

The key breakthrough was reducing the particle migration time from 450ms to under 120ms, enabling partial-refresh rates that feel nearly instantaneous for page turns.

Dr. Maria Chen, E-Ink Corporation

This advancement matters particularly for interface designers. With faster refresh rates, interactive elements like buttons and form controls become viable on E-Ink devices. The traditional limitation of "static content only" is gradually being replaced by a new paradigm of thoughtful, low-frequency interaction design.

What This Means for Developers

Web developers targeting E-Ink devices should still prioritize minimal repaints and avoid animations. However, the improved refresh rates mean that carefully designed form interactions, navigation patterns, and even simple dashboards can now provide acceptable user experiences.

E-Ink Hardware Display Technology

Avatar

E-Ink rationale: Avatars use a simple bordered circle with a muted background. When images are unavailable, initials provide identification without loading external assets.

S JD AK User photo

Tags

E-Ink rationale: Tags use border outlines by default, avoiding filled backgrounds that cause full-pixel repaints. The filled variant is available for emphasis.

Default (outline)

Technology E-Ink Hardware Opinion

Filled

Featured Breaking

Muted

Archive Draft

As links

Technology Science Culture

Blockquote

E-Ink rationale: Blockquotes use a thick left border for visual distinction. The pullquote variant uses top/bottom rules instead — both avoid filled backgrounds.

Good design is as little design as possible. Less, but better, because it concentrates on the essential aspects.

Dieter Rams

The screen should be invisible. The content should speak.

Timeline

E-Ink rationale: The timeline uses a thin vertical line and small circular markers rendered with CSS borders. No images or SVGs needed.

  1. E-Ink Corp announces 300 PPI display
    New panel achieves print-level resolution with 120ms partial refresh.
  2. Kobo unveils next-gen reader
    The Kobo Sage successor features the new high-resolution panel.
  3. CES 2025 keynote covers display tech
    Opening keynote highlights advances in low-power display technology.
  4. Industry analysis published
    Annual report on E-Ink market growth released by DisplaySearch.

Article Feed

Composing cards, bylines, and tags into a news feed. Uses the grid layout with card components to create a scannable article listing.

Kindle Scribe Gets Handwriting-to-Text Conversion

Amazon's latest firmware update brings real-time handwriting recognition to the Kindle Scribe, making note-taking significantly more practical.

MK M. Kim
Kindle Software
Open-Source E-Ink Dashboard Framework Released

A new CSS-only framework specifically targets E-Ink displays, offering optimized components for dashboards and reading interfaces.

AL A. Lee
Open Source CSS
Why E-Ink Tablets Are Replacing Paper Notebooks

The combination of low eye strain, week-long battery life, and improving stylus technology is driving adoption among professionals.

SR S. Rivera
Opinion Productivity

Pagination

E-Ink rationale: Pagination uses bordered boxes with clear hit targets. The current page inverts foreground/background for maximum contrast identification.