It’s still to early to call hinting obsolete, but Sharp is keeping things moving in the right direction.
Sharp Begins Production of World's First LCD Panels Incorporating IGZO Oxide Semiconductors
In March 2012 at Kameyama Plant No. 2, Sharp began producing the world's first high-performance LCD panels incorporating IGZO oxide semiconductors. Sharp is expanding production scale through April to meet market demand.
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For LCD Monitors Display size 32 inches
No. of pixels 3,840 x 2,160
Pixel density 140 ppi
For High-Definition Notebook PCs Display size 10 inches
No. of pixels 2,560 x 1,600
Pixel density 300 ppi
For Tablet Terminals Display size 7 inches
No. of pixels 800 x 1,280
Pixel density 217 ppi
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Anyways, I'm happy that things are moving in this direction.
After all, typography for coated, matte and newsprint stocks has developed different genres, as has display type.