Dasung Technology has launched a Paperlike 103 E Ink monitor with an industry-first 60Hz refresh rate. This gives the monitor a refresh rate that matches conventional LCD monitors and a significant improvement over E-Ink displays that typically have a 10 Hz refresh rate. Now, with a 60Hz refresh rate, the Paperlike 103 should support smooth and jerk-free playback of videos, which is more of a compromise on even the fastest e-paper displays available. However, the extent to which the Paperlike 103 lives up to what is being claimed remains to be seen.
The monitor also has a 10.3-inch e-paper display with a resolution of 1872 x 1404, producing crisp, sharp visuals pleasing to the eyes. The display’s 4:3 aspect ratio makes it well-suited for various tasks, such as surfing the Internet, reading e-books or other documents, editing files, coding, etc. The company’s proprietary Auto-Clear technology ensures a fast, clean display devoid of the remnants of past displays.
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.
Regarding its price, the Paperlike 103 will set you back 1,999 yuan, which comes to around 275 USD. The monitor can be ordered via Jing Dong.
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