The InkPoster Looks Like a Gorgeous Way to Display Your Photographs
InkPoster 看起來是展示照片的華麗方式

Swiss tech company PocketBook, Japanese electronics company Sharp, and Massachusetts-based E Ink teamed up to create InkPoster, a super-efficient e-ink digital display for artwork and photography.
瑞士科技公司 PocketBook、日本電子產品公司夏普 (Sharp)，以及麻薩諸塞州的 E Ink 攜手合作，創造出 InkPoster 這款適用於藝術品和攝影作品的超高效電子墨水數位顯示器。

Available in sizes ranging from 13.3 to 31.5 inches, InkPoster can display one of thousands of pieces of curated artwork or act as a digital photo frame. Regardless of the selected size, the InkPoster promises a gamut of 60,000 colors.
InkPoster 的尺寸從 13.3 到 31.5 吋不等，可展示數以千計的藝術作品，或當作數位相框使用。無論選擇哪種尺寸，InkPoster 都能呈現 60,000 種色彩。

The 13.3 and 31.5-inch versions use E Ink’s Spectra 6 screen technology, while the third size, a 28.5-inch InkPoster, uses Sharp’s IGZO tech.
13.3 和 31.5 吋版本使用 E Ink 的 Spectra 6 螢幕技術，而第三個尺寸，28.5 吋 InkPoster，則使用夏普的 IGZO 技術。

Both screen technologies are resistant to glare while mimicking the look of paper, which is why e-ink technology is found in e-readers like the Amazon Kindle. The InkPoster is also exceptionally energy efficient, promising only to need a recharge every year or so. The smallest InkPoster, the 13.3-inch model, has a 14,000mAh battery, while the 28.5 and 31.5-inch panels utilize a larger 20,000mAh battery.
這兩種螢幕技術在模仿紙張外觀的同時，還具有防眩光的特性，這也是電子墨水技術出現在 Amazon Kindle 等電子閱讀器上的原因。InkPoster 也非常節能，保證每隔一年左右才需要充電一次。最小的 InkPoster（13.3 吋機型）使用 14,000mAh 電池，而 28.5 和 31.5 吋面板則使用較大的 20,000mAh 電池。

Given their efficiency, no hanging power cord or external power supply is required, and all three InkPoster sizes are designed to be wall-mounted in either portrait (vertical) or landscape (horizontal) orientation.
由於其高效率，不需要懸掛式電源線或外部電源供應器，而且所有三種尺寸的 InkPoster 都可以縱向（垂直）或橫向（水平）壁掛。

In terms of resolution, the middle 28.5-inch option is the sharpest, with a 2,160 x 3,060 pixel resolution compared to the 31.5-inch’s 2,560 x 1,440 pixel count. The 28.5-inch model also uses Sharp’s IGZO technology instead of E Ink’s Spectra 6 to deliver a faster refresh rate, although the need for that if someone is displaying static artwork isn’t obvious. IGZO may be better for applications like information display in public spaces rather than showing art, although the higher pixel count may be appealing for art display.
就解析度而言，中間的 28.5 吋機型最為銳利，解析度為 2,160 x 3,060 像素，31.5 吋則為 2,560 x 1,440 像素。28.5 吋機型也使用 Sharp 的 IGZO 技術，而非 E Ink 的 Spectra 6，以提供更快的刷新率，不過如果有人要顯示靜態的藝術品，這個需求並不顯著。IGZO 可能更適合公共空間的資訊顯示等應用，而非展示藝術品，不過較高的畫素數對於藝術顯示可能會有吸引力。

All three sizes feature a white passe partout and black aluminum frame. The 13.3-inch InkPoster has a 4:3 aspect ratio, the 28.5-inch one has a 1.41:1 (A2) ratio, and the 31.5-inch InkPoster has a 16:9 aspect ratio. Each has a USB-C port, LED indicator, and physical power button.
所有三種尺寸都採用白色的 Passe Partout 和黑色的鋁質外框。13.3 吋 InkPoster 的螢幕比例為 4:3，28.5 吋的為 1.41:1（A2），而 31.5 吋 InkPoster 的螢幕比例則為 16:9。每款產品都有 USB-C 連接埠、LED 指示燈和實體電源按鈕。

The InkPoster features Wi-Fi and Bluetooth to connect to a smartphone using the companion app. From the app, users can browse available curated artwork or personal photos for display.
InkPoster 具備 Wi-Fi 和藍牙功能，可使用配套應用程式與智慧型手機連接。使用者可透過應用程式瀏覽可供展示的精選藝術品或個人相片。

“We believe InkPoster will redefine the future of eco-conscious digital art and information displays. Sharp is proud to collaborate with E Ink to develop the next generation of electronic paper displays. By merging the vibrant, full-color brilliance of E Ink Spectra 6 with Sharp’s IGZO technology, we’ve created a display that sets new standards for sustainability and performance,” says Katsuhiro Kawai, Representative Director, President of Sharp Display Technology Corporation.
"我們相信 InkPoster 將會重新定義具環保意識的數位藝術與資訊顯示器的未來。夏普很榮幸能與 E Ink 合作開發新一代的電子紙顯示器。Sharp Display Technology Corporation 代表董事兼總裁 Katsuhiro Kawai 表示：「透過將 E Ink Spectra 6 的鮮明、全彩亮度與 Sharp 的 IGZO 技術相結合，我們創造出一款為永續性與效能樹立新標準的顯示器。

Pricing and Availability
定價與可用性

There’s no word yet on when the InkPoster will be available. Regarding pricing, the smallest 13.3-inch model will cost $599, and the 31.5-inch model will cost $1,700. These two sizes use E Ink’s Spectra 6 e-ink technology, while the Sharp IGZO-equipped 28.5-inch InkPoster will set customers back $2,400. Users can sign up for notifications concerning availability on InkPoster’s website.
至於 InkPoster 何時上市，目前尚未有任何消息。至於定價方面，最小的 13.3 吋機型為 599 美元，31.5 吋機型則為 1700 美元。這兩種尺寸使用 E Ink 的 Spectra 6 電子墨水技術，而搭載 Sharp IGZO 的 28.5 吋 InkPoster 則需要 2400 美元。用戶可以在 InkPoster 的網站上註冊以獲得有關供貨的通知。

Image credits: InkPoster, PocketBook, Sharp, and E Ink
圖片來源：InkPoster、PocketBook、Sharp 和 E Ink