Chipmaker Marvell and paper-like display maker E Ink have announced a new platform for next-generation eReaders, rolling in Wi-Fi, 3G connectivity, Bluetooth, power management capabilities and support for E Ink displays into a single-chip solution. The companies hope the design will accelerate the already-burgeoning eReader market and make devices available at many price points, from super-fast and super-slim high-end readers to consumer devices that are affordable around the world.
The system is based on the Marvell Armada 166E application processor. E Ink and Marvell also teamed up with FirstPaper LLC to enable support for a range of display sizes and resolutions, including large-format eReaders.
