Philips has releaseda split-screen monitorthat includes both a black-and-white e-ink panel and a full-color LCD.
There’s a 24-inch color LCD monitor on the left and a 13.3-inch e-Ink display on the right.
“Each screen delivers ultimate multi-tasking convenience,” according to theproduct web page.
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Enhance your creativity and productivity."
E-Ink displays offer a glare-free viewing experience that makes them useful for eBook readers.
The screens do not emit blue light, which has been shown to cause eye strain.
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The displays also consume very little power, which makes them an eco-friendly choice for prolonged use."
These devices also have software that can convert handwriting to text or sync notes to cloud services.
As a result, it is unsuitable for watching videos or anything requiring real-time feedback.
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E-ink displays are almost always monochrome, making them unsuitable for viewing images."
E-ink displays are improving to the point where they might be a viable alternative to LED displays.
This new display can enable more applications for e-ink displays, such as magazines, comics, or art.
