The Nxtpaper switches the typical LCD for an NCVM-composite sheet. The abbreviation stands for non-conductive vacuum metallization, and the technology uses special materials that do not conduct electricity. TCL revealed it basically works like an e-ink display, but will full-color support and much higher 1440 x 1080 pixel resolution.
Such a panel does not need any backlight,
meaning there’s no blue light that usually strains the eyes during prolonged
use. The goal for TCL was to create a device that can be used for the whole
day, especially in these times were a lot of kids are studying at home.
However, since it doesn't emit light, it will ship with a dedicated light that
goes into the USB.
Due to the NCVM panel's specifics, the
Nxtpaper is extremely thin, requires literally very little battery power, and
brings the total thickness of the tablet to 7.4 mm, weighing just 316 grams.
The 10” screen has certifications from the German Rhine laboratory and 26
unique patents for ultimate eye protection.
The chipset inside is a Mediatek MT8768E
with an octa-core CPU at 2.0 GHz and a PowerVR GE8320 GPU. RAM is 4 GB, while
storage is 64 GB and can be expanded through the microSD slot. The battery is
5,000 mAh and supports 18W charging, but due to the display's low-power
capabilities, it can last for 400 hours of standby time. And the OS is full
Android 10, so no worries about compatibility or anything like that. TCL
Nxtpaper will cost € 349 once it launches in April 2021 and will even throw in
cellular support - up to 4G. The color is only one - Ultramarine Green.
