Important Takeaways

• A novel monitor combines an e-ink display and an LCD panel.

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  According to experts, e-ink reduces eye strain and improves concentration by minimizing distractions.

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  In note-taking devices, a new iteration of e-ink displays with color support is currently in use.

Philips has released a split-screen monitor with both an e-ink and an LCD display. The e-Ink display is intended to provide a paper-like viewing experience, making it useful for e-book reading, while the standard LCD will be useful for video and games, among other things.

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"The main advantage of e-Ink displays is that they are capable of displaying information in an extremely low power state, making them ideal for devices that require a long battery life," Kelvin Wira, the founder of animation agency Superpixel, told Lifewire in an email interview. Furthermore, they are simple to read in direct sunlight and have a wide viewing angle.

Double Trouble

The new Philips 24B1D5600/96 dual-screen monitor attempts to provide the advantages of both display types by combining them. On the left is a 24-inch color LCD monitor and on the right is a 13.3-inch e-Ink display.

According to the product's website, "each screen provides ultimate multitasking convenience." "With two side-by-side displays, you can view vibrant colors on the large display and read lengthy documents on the ePaper display. Enhance your inventiveness and efficiency."

E-Ink is easier on the eyes than conventional ink.

E-Ink displays may be familiar to you from Amazon's Kindle e-reader. E-ink displays are a form of electronic paper that can display text and images without requiring power or backlight.

The glare-free viewing experience provided by E-Ink displays makes them useful for eBook consumers. However, they are increasingly appearing in other devices, such as note-taking tablets like the Remarkable 2 and laptops like Lenovo's Thinkbook Plus Twist.

The managing director of The Big Phone Store, Steven Athwal, told Lifewire via email, "E-ink screens are easy on the eyes because they do not rely on harsh LEDs to produce a clear and readable image." "Because E-ink displays reflect and absorb light, they are entirely readable even in direct sunlight, unlike LED displays. Blue light, which has been shown to induce eye strain, is not emitted by the screens. The displays' low energy consumption makes them an eco-friendly option for extended use."

"E-ink displays are easy on the eyes because they do not rely on harsh LEDs to produce a readable and clear image."

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Some electronic devices, such as the Onyx Boox Note Air, feature E-Ink displays with touch and pen input, allowing users to write, draw, and annotate on the screen as if they were using paper. These devices include software that can convert handwriting to text or synchronize notes with cloud services.

"The most significant drawback of E-ink technology is its relatively low refresh rate when compared to LED or LCD technology," said Athwal. "LED technology can refresh hundreds of times per second, which is faster than the human eye can detect, whereas E-ink can take up to a full second to completely refresh. As a consequence, it is unsuitable for video viewing or anything that requires real-time feedback. E-ink displays are nearly always monochrome, rendering them inappropriate for viewing images.

E-ink displays are advancing to the stage where they may be a viable replacement for LED displays. Advanced Color ePaper (ACeP) is a novel e-ink technology that can display up to 32,000 colors on an e-ink display. This new display enables additional applications for e-ink displays, including magazines, comics, and artwork. The technology also offers Kaleido Plus, which can display video content at up to 30 frames per second on an e-ink display.

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Daniel Taylor, co-founder of The Stock End, said in an email, "E-ink displays may be a good choice for those who want an electronic device that looks and feels more like traditional paper, or for those who want to reduce eye strain while reading for extended periods of time." "I personally own a Kindle Oasis and enjoy how it provides a soothing relief to the eyes after prolonged exposure to standard phoneand computer screens."