Catching up with the latest viral TikToks on your smartphone or getting lost in mobile gaming can be a strain on the eyes. E Ink alternatives are few and far between, and they can be pricey for what you get. Bigme has now launched more budget-friendly options.

Catching up with the latest viral TikToks on your smartphone or getting lost in mobile gaming can be a strain on the eyes. E Ink alternatives are few and far between, and they can be pricey for what you get. Bigme has now launched more budget-friendly options.

  • Sludgehammer@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    2 months ago

    Folks choosing the black-and-white HiBreak S will get visuals at 720 x 1,440 pixels (276 ppi), plus the company’s own fast-refresh technology that supports refresh rates of up to 24 frames per second.

    Wow, for e-ink that’s pretty good.

    Nothing in the article about battery life though. I have to wonder if having a e-ink screen would extend the battery life of a phone noticeably.