E-Ink Displays

The cluster focuses on discussions about e-ink (e-paper) displays, their advantages like low power use and paper-like readability, limitations such as slow refresh rates and high costs, and potential applications in devices like monitors, phones, and watches.

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Sample Comments

Void_ Mar 23, 2022 View on HN

Aren't there any good eInk displays for this use case?

rch Oct 1, 2013 View on HN

Why not use something based on an e-ink display?

Denvercoder9 Nov 14, 2022 View on HN

Those things don't seem to be e-ink displays, which (imo) makes a huge difference in applications like this.

awestroke Dec 31, 2022 View on HN

You are completely disregarding E-ink screens

omaranto Feb 24, 2015 View on HN

Have you tried an e-ink screen?

Rainymood Jan 9, 2020 View on HN

All I want is an e-ink display for my monitor!

c7b Oct 6, 2022 View on HN

Have you looked at e-Ink readers?

404mm Mar 8, 2023 View on HN

Or e-ink display. Unfortunately those are quite pricey compared to LCD

herval Feb 2, 2024 View on HN

have u used or considered an eink display?

ta988 Jan 4, 2024 View on HN

They exist already. look for e-ink displays.