World’s First Foldable E-Reader Tablet Opens And Closes Like A Real Book

We finally made the most meaningful foldable ever. For every bookworm who’s loathed the idea of reading a book on essentially a slab of plastic, Taiwan-based Readmoo has unveiled the MooInk V – the world’s first foldable e-reader. Designed with a game-changing new flexible E Ink screen, the MooInk V gives you the satisfaction of literally opening a book with the way it unfolds. The only thing really missing now is the turning pages bit… and probably the book smell.

The MooInk V is essentially what would happen if an e-reader and a foldable smartphone had a baby – featuring an 8-inch foldable E Ink Gallery 3 panel that displays in both monochrome and color. As someone who’s constantly toggling between my Kindle and tablet, this particular convergence of technologies hits a sweet spot I didn’t know existed.

Designer: Readmoo

The display offers 300 PPI for black and white text (the gold standard for e-readers) and 150 PPI for color content. While that color resolution won’t compete with your iPad, it’s perfectly serviceable for comics, magazines, and textbooks – the kind of content that’s always felt compromised on traditional e-readers.

And this foldable format seems honestly perfect for e-books because of how it literally resembles a book. The foldable design creates a natural break that mimics the spine of a book, with a hinge that allows for 180° and 90° folding positions. There’s reportedly a barely noticeable crease where the screen folds, and the device uses an aluminum-magnesium alloy body for durability.

Under the hood, the MooInk V likely shares similar specifications to Readmoo’s other devices, though exact details haven’t been fully disclosed. It runs on Android, which means you’re not locked into a proprietary ecosystem. Want to use Kindle, Kobo, or other reading apps? Go right ahead. The device should provide days of reading time, given the power efficiency of E Ink displays. It offers Wi-Fi and USB-C connectivity, and while not explicitly confirmed for this model, other Readmoo devices support features like Bluetooth connectivity and stylus input for annotation.

Currently, the device is available for pre-order in Taiwan for approximately NT$19,800 (around $615), with shipping expected to begin in August. There’s no word yet on international availability, but given the growing interest in E Ink technology beyond simple e-readers, I wouldn’t be surprised to see similar devices making their way to global markets soon.