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This is the WORST Monitor Ever...ON PURPOSE! - Dasung PaperlikeU E-Ink Monitor

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What it is

Linus Tech Tips reviews the Dasung Paperlike E-Ink monitor, asking whether an e-paper display makes sense as a computer monitor. The video covers its slow refresh rate, eye-comfort claims and day-to-day usability.

Why Hacker News recommends it

HN commenters cite it as a realistic demonstration of E-Ink monitor refresh rates and how such displays feel in use.

  • 2 people recommended it
  • 2 different months
  • 0 strong recommendations
  • first 2023, last 2024

What HN commenters said

  1. “It worked way better than I thought it would and is a pretty decent size.”

    Review of large 25 inch E-Ink monitor running at 15Hz.

    pests, 2023-09 · Recommendation · in “Show HN: E-Ink Day Schedule”

  2. “I do think the videos do a a good job of showing how the monitors feel.”

    Shows how Dasung E-Ink monitors feel in use.

    jrmg, 2024-07 · Recommendation · in “Daylight eInk Computer”

Excerpts from Hacker News comments, linked to the originals. Summaries and labels were written by a language model from those comments.

Topics: e-ink, dasung, monitor review, refresh rate, eye strain

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