Seiko’s Active Matrix EPD Watch

Sekio is launching a new timepiece, the Sekio Active Matrix EPD Watch which is the worlds first watch to use an active matrix e-ink system. The tiny 2 x 3cm display features a massive 72,000 pixels.

The Seiko Active Matrix EPD Watch features a 300dpi display, and it can display imaghes and text in four different tones., plus it is radio controlled and is powere by a self charging battery.

The Seiko Active Matrix EPD Watch is will be available in Japan in December and it is expected to retail for around £1,200.

Via : geeky-gadgets.com

Seiko E Ink watch makes it to retail stage

Seiko's been a household name when it comes to timepieces, and the company has just turned its "active matrix" E Ink watch from a concept into an actual product. What makes this so different from the rest? Well, for starters, it comes with a 180-degree viewing angle as well as a retro look which might appeal to many people out there looking for a throwback to their early years. Boasting radio-controlled movement, it will receive its time from the nearest atomic clock while solar cells will surround its electrophoretic display. Nice to know that Seiko says it will be affordably priced - let us hope that this is not relatively speaking.

Via : ubergizmo.com

Seiko E Ink Watch Due by End of 2010

There are plenty of design concepts out there, but it’s not all that often that they get pulled out of the concept stage and put firmly into the retail market. When it comes to the Seiko-branded E Ink “active matrix” watch, it looks like good things do happen to those who wait. It’s been confirmed that the watch is heading to retail shelves later this year.

The watch utilizes E Ink, showcased on a electrophoretic display. All of that equals, according to Seiko, a full 180-degree viewing angle on the watch. You can tell from the image as well that, while there’s plenty of “future tech” shoved inside of it, it doesn’t go out of its way to look all that ridiculously futuristic. Some might even say it’s got some “retro” aspects to it. Though, there are those solar cells framing the display; plus the fact that the watch is controlled by radio movement, and gets the local time by the closest atomic clock.

A finalized release date hasn’t been drafted up quite yet, but Seiko says that it will be by the end of 2010. That’s coming up pretty fast here. And while no word has been given on pricing, it’s apparently been suggested that it won’t be too high that not everyone can get their hands on it. Which is good, because we wouldn’t mind sporting this watch at all.

Via : slashgear.com