There's a monitor-only option for $400 less. It's in the article: "Backers looking for a color E Ink monitor only can also find a B251 version on the project pa

There's a monitor-only option for $400 less. It's in the article: "Backers looking for a color E Ink monitor only can also find a B251 version on the project page, with pledges starting from $1,299."