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Durability of most eInk screens is not that good. Most, especially the smaller ones use a glass substrate. If the glass cracks the screen is busted and it won't
by goosedragons 4y ago
Durability of most eInk screens is not that good. Most, especially the smaller ones use a glass substrate. If the glass cracks the screen is busted and it won't be readable or at least parts of it.
Paper makes loads more sense. Lighter, no battery, durable enough, easier to read too because of better contrast.
- Meph504 4y agoIf the device has a lithium battery powering the display, it will likely be tossed from most carriers, the last thing they want in the hull of their aircraft is a poorly handled, cheaply built lithium battery powered device.
- absolutelynobo 4y agoThis is such an out-of-date take. Plastic e-ink displays have been around for more than 5 years.
- goosedragons 4y agoAnd most devices still don't use one. Even new devices.
- absolutelynobo 4y agothat’s because everyone overwhelmingly prefers full color. do you see anyone buying b&w TVs today?