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I would love this. However, Waveshare whose epaper displays I use a lot always say they are not suitable for working in direct sunlight. Which is kinda the one
by GekkePrutser 4y ago
I would love this.
However, Waveshare whose epaper displays I use a lot always say they are not suitable for working in direct sunlight. Which is kinda the one thing such a laptop would really shine at.
So, would this be suitable?
PS: Front View and Side View show a svelte laptop but the "Chassis" photo shows a Lenovo/IBM T41? I assume this is a prototype and not the actual chassis.
I wonder if they would sell the display they put in those T41 prototypes, I still have a T42 lying around that would come in handy for this.
- phil294 4y agoSorry I don't have an answer, only more questions on this. I also read about this limitation. Perhaps it's more of a warranty issue and direct sunlight exposure merely reduces the lifespan by a few percent. Given that you have been using Waveshare displays a lot already, what are your observations on this? Is it really problematic? I've been using an ancient ebook reader for reading recently, and contrast will be washed out to about 50% when exposed to sun while page flipping (until next refresh). However, I've been thinking this is due to the old age of the device.
- GekkePrutser 4y agoI haven't really used them as such, no. Just used them in a few electronics projects. I have to say though that waveshare's displays are of pretty low quality. They are designed to be used in electronic price tags in stores and as such will never see daylight. I've used an old Kindle in sunlight and I had no issues, but if I'd buy a laptop like this for a significant price I'd want to be sure of course.
- alex-a-soto 4y agoYes, this was for our prototype and not the actual chassis. We have had conversations about building additional T41 prototypes for the pilot program and or selling them. It's something we will revisit in the future.