Dasung launched the Paperlike 103 E INK monitor in China in January and is finally selling it internationally. This is one of the first e-paper monitors with a tremendous 60 MHZ refresh rate, making it ideal for web browsing, programming, writing, and productivity tasks. It has a front-lit display and a touchscreen for use day or night.
The Dasung Paperlike 103 features a 10.3-inch E INK screen with a resolution of 1872×1404, and the display’s 4:3 aspect ratio makes it well-suited for various tasks. The company’s proprietary Auto-Clear technology ensures a fast, clean display devoid of the remnants of ghosting. The dual-tone front light system onboard lets you adjust the warm or cool effects. Depending on the external lighting conditions, you can opt for a mixed setting for the best viewing experience. Several physical buttons are on the left bezel, allowing for a host of functionality. That includes adjusting the contrast, brightness, and other effects. A Type-C port also connects to a PC, tablet, or smartphone. The capacitive touch display supports pinch-to-zoom functionality.
The portable monitor is 239 x 195 x 5mm in dimensions. It boasts an ergonomic design where a portion is thicker than the rest. With most of the weight concentrated in the thicker portion, handling the device like a tablet is easy. Otherwise, the thicker bottom portion makes the device extremely stable when placed in an upright position as a monitor. The CNC-crafted body made of aluminum alloy imparts excellent strength and durability.
The monitor can be purchased from the Dasung website for $349.99, which is a solid price.
Michael Kozlowski is the editor-in-chief at Good e-Reader and has written about audiobooks and e-readers for the past fifteen years. Newspapers and websites such as the CBC, CNET, Engadget, Huffington Post and the New York Times have picked up his articles. He Lives in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.