The E Reader Channel has shared Dasung’s product launch video for the Link on YouTube (it starts at around the 9 minute, 12-second mark) and while it’s all in Chinese, some of the key features of the device have already been translated and shared online. It features a 6.7-inch black and white E Ink display with a 300 pixels per inch resolution, adjustable screen lighting, and touchscreen capabilities allowing the UI of a connected smartphone to be operated without having both devices open in front of a user.
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The general idea is that users can switch to the Dasung Link for tasks like reading ebooks, emails, text-heavy websites, and even texting, while reaping the benefits of E Ink screens. And while Dasung does claim the Link offers a “Turbo” refresh mode that makes scrolling appear faster and smoother on its electronic paper display, users will still want to switch back to their smartphones for gaming or watching video content.
The Dasung Link is available for pre-order starting today in China in three different models: one that connects wirelessly to iOS devices, one that connects wirelessly to Android devices, and a thinner, less power-hungry model that skips wireless connectivity for a USB-C connection to certain smartphones from companies like Huawei and Samsung. Pricing details haven’t been announced yet, but we’re hoping the device is a closer match to basic e-reader models than the pricier E Ink smartphones we’ve seen released to date.
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