Modos Color Monitor Pushes E-Paper Displays Further(spectrum.ieee.org)
295 points by Vinnl 1 day ago | 70 comments
tl;dr: Modos is crowdfunding the Flow, a 13.3-inch color e-paper monitor with 3200×2400 resolution, touch input, and 60Hz refresh, powered by their new open-source Enchanter display controller (which uses a Chrontel CH7516 chip to enable DisplayPort 1.1). Co-founders Wenting Zhang and Alexander Soto note pixel response is ~50ms (comparable to the first iPad's IPS panel), and emphasize minimizing input-to-display latency over raw refresh rates. They've stuck with crowdfunding over VC because the e-paper monitor market is too niche for investors but supports a hackable, open-source community.
HN Discussion:
  • Excitement about Modos as a major step forward in e-paper display technology
  • ~Concerns about how higher refresh rates affect panel longevity and energy efficiency
  • Enthusiasm for broader alternative display ecosystem and outdoor-readable devices
  • Skepticism or curiosity about practical use cases for a standalone e-ink monitor
  • Questions about specific product details like visible screen dimensions