Sony DPT-RP1: Writing on digital paper has never been so authentic

In 2014, Sony introduced a reader with digital ink technology E-Ink, a kind of digital paper, with which it wanted to retire the classic paper. He continues his retirement mission with the Sony DPT-RP1.

For years, science has been promising that technology will one day classic paper rendered useless. That day seems ever closer, especially now that it is Sony introduced digital paper DPT-RP1, which is an upgrade of the model DPT-S1. A case of a tablet-like device, with which we can completely replace sheets of paper, but without sacrificing the authentic feeling of writing on real paper.

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The Sony DPT-RP1 has almost the same dimensions as its predecessor, but the new model has made a big leap in resolution 13.3-inch screen (A4). From 1200 x 1600, this jumped to 1650 x 2200 pixels, and the pixel density increased from 150 to 207 dots per inch (ppi). The screen has also become more responsive. The new model is also slightly lighter (349 grams) and thinner (its thickness is approx. 30 sheets classic paper), has twice as much data storage space as its predecessor and 4 GB internal memory. The DPT-S1 only supported Wi-Fi, and the newcomer also communicates with the help of technology Bluetooth, but also speaks the 'language' of NFC.

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On this occasion, Sony also developed a new mobile application Digital Paper (for iOS devices and Android), which makes it easier to convert documents and web pages into PDF format. Unfortunately, the DPT-RP1, like its predecessor, only reads PDF files. So it won't be able to replace the Kindle, so it will helped to preserve many trees and will come in handy for all environmentally aware businessmen, lawyers and researchers. Dealers will part with Sony's digital paper for 680 euros.