Electronic Paper Takes Center Stage: Modus' New 75Hz Refresh Rate Puts It on Par with Tablets
Modos e-Paper Kits: A Game-Changer for Productivity
Modos Tech is set to revolutionise the world of displays with its new e-paper kits, offering a unique alternative to mainstream displays. These kits are designed with productivity in mind, addressing issues such as distraction, eye strain, and fatigue.
The e-paper kits are intended for a wide range of users, including writers, engineers, accessibility advocates, and digital minimalists. They are built around an open-hardware design that includes an Xilinx Spartan-6 FPGA, a DDR3 framebuffer, and an STM32H750 microcontroller.
One of the standout features of the Modos e-paper kits is their high refresh rate. The Modos Paper Dev Kit achieves refresh rates up to 75 Hz and sub-100 ms latency, making them significantly faster and more responsive than typical commercial e-paper displays.
The kits also offer a paper-like experience, reducing eye strain, fatigue, and distractions. They are naturally readable in bright light and sunlight, making them well-suited for outdoor or brightly lit environments where traditional screens struggle.
The Modos e-paper kits are compatible with Windows, macOS, and Linux systems, and support HDMI and USB Type-C connections. This flexibility allows integration as a secondary display or in custom projects easily.
It's important to note that the Modos e-paper kits are not designed to replace business tablets or traditional business laptops. They are intended as productivity tools for focused, distraction-free work.
The Modos e-paper kits are still in pre-order status, with expected delivery in the fourth quarter of 2025. They are being crowdfunded through Crowd Supply, a platform with a decent track record for delivery.
For users with specific visual or cognitive requirements, the Modos e-paper kits offer an alternative that minimizes eye fatigue and digital noise. The open-hardware design of Modos Tech's e-paper displays eliminates proprietary bottlenecks typical in commercial e-paper displays.
The Modos e-paper kits are available in two sizes: a 6-inch model selling for $199 and a 13.3-inch model selling for $599. They can be pre-ordered via Toms Hardware.
While the current implementation of Modos Tech's e-paper displays does not support color displays, the company is crowdfunding a new set of developer kits featuring e-paper displays capable of reaching 75Hz refresh rates.
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- Modos Tech's e-paper kits are not limited to traditional productivity tools; they can be paired with smart-home-devices and gadgets, creating a technology setup that focuses on a distraction-free work environment.
- For gamers looking for an alternative to screen-heavy devices, tablets with Modos Paper Dev Kit's e-paper displays could be a viable option, as they provide a more paper-like experience that reduces eye strain and minimizes digital noise.
- As technology advances, the upcoming developer kits from Modos Tech will support color e-paper displays, making them an attractive choice for gaming Tablets and laptops, offering a unique and eye-friendly alternative to regular displays.
