i have never wondered how they are made, but I have wondered why they are so expensive. Android tablets start at like 20 quid these days, but e-ink has really held its price.

[–] Countsenju 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Here’s something from Google.

E Ink panels are costly because they are challenging to manufacture and because several significant patents have just recently expired.

Also The E-ink corporation is like the only game in town haha

[–] doublejay1999 1 points 1 year ago

Also The E-ink corporation is like the only game in town haha

that might be it !

[–] Countsenju 2 points 1 year ago

I’ll see what I can dig up but if I were to cast my ideas:

Eink is still pretty niche while tablets have very much saturated the market. The saturation drives down the price.

Also, I sincerely believe Amazon takes a massive loss to get people on kindles.