• OhioComrade@lemmy.ml
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    9 hours ago

    Next big technological innovation will be good looking and fast working e- ink TVs.

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      7 hours ago

      I doubt this. I use an e-ink android tablet as an e-reader. I like that it’s easy on the eyes. For using it to scroll Lemmy or even a web page, it’s fine. But the refresh rate (even on the best settings) makes watching a video or gif on it painful.

      I don’t think anyone really wants an e-ink TV unless they want something that’s a hybrid. The things you’d use a tv for are just not e-ink things.

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        5 hours ago

        There’s some e-ink monitors now that have a refresh rate matching that of normal screens. Although if you want color you need to spend a few thousand. So it’s not too far off that in 5-10 years when the price comes down that we start seeing some kind of e-ink TV.

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        5 hours ago

        I remember the horrendous response times of the original GameBoy’s LCD panel, and when I mentally compare it to modern COLOUR panels…

        …all I can think is, never say never!

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        6 hours ago

        This makes sense to me. A hybrid would be nice. Have a calendar or some art while it’s “off”. But then, that’s probably pretty expensive. (Not that I’ve looked, I’m just assuming.)