Gartner Says Electronic Paper’s Green Credentials Will Boost Adoption

The use of electronic paper, also known as ‘e-paper’, is increasing as a result of its ultra low power consumption, a similar user experience to real paper and ‘green’ benefits, according to a new report from Gartner Inc. 

E-paper is a display medium intended to mimic the appearance or ordinary ink on paper while being rewritable.  Gartner said that despite disadvantages of poor colour and refresh rate characteristics, e-paper will have significant benefits over other display media and will positively impact the traditional paper market, the retail display sector,