Did B&N Pass On the 6.8" E-ink Screen That Kobo Snapped Up?

Nate the greatest writes "Rumor has it that the new high resolution E-ink screen on the Kobo Aura HD was originally intended for another ereader maker. Inside sources have told me that B&N had first claim on the initial production run of 300,000 6.8' screens, only B&N decided to pass. If this rumor is true then this was the screen that B&N would have used on their new ereader this year. Can you imagine what a Nook Glow HD would have been like? I think it would be the next best thing to a 7" Android tablet with an E-ink screen. It's a shame we might never see it." While flying cars are still on my wishlist, daylight readable screens for more portable devices are even higher up the list.

Comments

Re:Am I missing something

[ArcadeMan]

It can be read in total darkness, if you use a flashlight.

6.8'

[trentfoley]

Obvious typ-o, but I feel compelled to make stupid jokes.

"300,000 6.8' screens"

My 60" TV isn't even 6'.

On a 6.8' eReader, you'd only have to turn the page once every hour or so depending on how fast you read.

Doesn't that come to over 386 miles of screen?

6.8' screen?

[Anonymous Coward]

I fear you have made the Stonehenge mistake, only in reverse.

Re:Kobo

[JustOK]

My local Chapters doesn't sell bricks or mortar.