Blending material innovation with energy-efficient design, Samsung has introduced a new device aimed at businesses seeking digital alternatives to printed signage.
Samsung revealed the 13-inch Color E-Paper display a day after announcing the Galaxy Z TriFold pricing and U.S. launch details. The new gadget features what the company calls the world’s first display housing made partly with bio-resin derived from phytoplankton. In a press release, Samsung said the material offers an alternative to petroleum-based plastics. However, the company did not explain how phytoplankton is converted into bio-resin or how it is blended with plastic.
The housing is not fully made of bio-resin. Only 10% of the casing material comes from phytoplankton, while around 45% is recycled plastic. By comparison, Amazon used 58% recycled plastic in its products by late 2024, including Kindle devices. Apple earlier used 32% bio-based plastic in the iPhone XS cover glass frame in 2018, without detailing the source of the “bio” content.
Samsung has added other eco-friendly features to the device. It ships in packaging made entirely from paper. The company also highlighted its power efficiency, stating that static content consumes 0 W of power. Energy is required only when the display refreshes. Samsung said the device uses far less power than standard digital signage products.
The Color E-Paper is designed for business use, such as restaurants displaying digital menus or small retail signage. It is not intended for personal e-reading like Kindle devices.
The gadget comes with a “paper-thin” 13-inch screen offering 1,600 × 1,200 resolution and a 4:3 aspect ratio. Its size is similar to an A4 sheet of paper. Samsung said it is suitable for placement on tables, doors, and counters. The device weighs 0.9 kg and has a 17.9 mm profile. It includes a built-in battery and supports USB-C charging, allowing wireless operation.
Samsung said the display uses an advanced color imaging algorithm that “enhances color accuracy and readability to deliver a paper-like look and feel.” The device does not run a traditional operating system and cannot support apps. Instead, it can be managed using Android or iPhone devices, or updated remotely.
Samsung did not indicate plans to bring this technology to consumer devices. Amazon currently sells the 11-inch Kindle Scribe Colorsoft for $629.99, while TCL recently introduced the 11.5-inch NXTPAPER Pure e-ink device at $529 via Kickstarter.
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