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Re: PaperTTY – Python module to render a TTY on e-ink

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Post by simcop2387 »

samstave wrote: post #9
messe wrote: post #3

Is anyone aware of a netbook-form device with an e-ink display? I've always felt that'd be my ideal device for writing on-the-go; especially if it'd run vi, nvi or vim.

Holy carp. The link from the user below you, which I am reposting, as his link is [dead] is quite amazing... Lenovo's Yoga Book... I want this device: https://www.theverge.com/2018/8/30/17788476/lenovo-yoga-book...

Definitely looks cool. I went and vouched for his comment since I suspect it was hit by anti-spam filters (just being a link).

Re: PaperTTY – Python module to render a TTY on e-ink

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Post by gedy »

samstave wrote: post #9
messe wrote: post #3

Is anyone aware of a netbook-form device with an e-ink display? I've always felt that'd be my ideal device for writing on-the-go; especially if it'd run vi, nvi or vim.

Holy carp. The link from the user below you, which I am reposting, as his link is [dead] is quite amazing... Lenovo's Yoga Book... I want this device: https://www.theverge.com/2018/8/30/17788476/lenovo-yoga-book...

Afaik you can't use the e-ink as a normal display though, bummer

Re: PaperTTY – Python module to render a TTY on e-ink

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Post by samstave »

gedy wrote: post #12
samstave wrote: post #9

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Holy carp. The link from the user below you, which I am reposting, as his link is [dead] is quite amazing... Lenovo's Yoga Book... I want this device: https://www.theverge.com/2018/8/30/17788476/lenovo-yoga-book...

Afaik you can't use the e-ink as a normal display though, bummer

I wonder what this machine will do if you install other OS' onto it though

Re: PaperTTY – Python module to render a TTY on e-ink

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Post by poizan42 »

samstave wrote: post #9
messe wrote: post #3

Is anyone aware of a netbook-form device with an e-ink display? I've always felt that'd be my ideal device for writing on-the-go; especially if it'd run vi, nvi or vim.

Holy carp. The link from the user below you, which I am reposting, as his link is [dead] is quite amazing... Lenovo's Yoga Book... I want this device: https://www.theverge.com/2018/8/30/17788476/lenovo-yoga-book...

A keyboard you can't touch type on? And they are showing the home-row notches on the J and F keys on the display like that makes a difference?

I think I'll pass.

Re: PaperTTY – Python module to render a TTY on e-ink

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Post by abledon »

messe wrote: post #3

Is anyone aware of a netbook-form device with an e-ink display? I've always felt that'd be my ideal device for writing on-the-go; especially if it'd run vi, nvi or vim.

buy a dasung paperlike pro 3[1] e-ink monitor and place it infront of your laptop screen. Retina display on __E-INK__. slim like a book, just carry it wherever you take your laptop. can double as dual monitor.

[1]https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/paperlike-3-a-smart-e-ink...

Re: PaperTTY – Python module to render a TTY on e-ink

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Post by opencl »

messe wrote: post #3

Is anyone aware of a netbook-form device with an e-ink display? I've always felt that'd be my ideal device for writing on-the-go; especially if it'd run vi, nvi or vim.

There was one announced last year but it appears to be vaporware. The Boox Typewriter.

Probably the closest you're going to find is an e-ink Android tablet paired with a keyboard folio case.

Pixel Qi is not really e-ink but sort of similar. You can still find the screens on eBay and transplant one into an old netbook.

Re: PaperTTY – Python module to render a TTY on e-ink

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Post by lylecubed »

abledon wrote: post #16
messe wrote: post #3

Is anyone aware of a netbook-form device with an e-ink display? I've always felt that'd be my ideal device for writing on-the-go; especially if it'd run vi, nvi or vim.

buy a dasung paperlike pro 3[1] e-ink monitor and place it infront of your laptop screen. Retina display on __E-INK__. slim like a book, just carry it wherever you take your laptop. can double as dual monitor. [1] https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/paperlike-3-a-smart-e-ink...

It looks like this guy was one of the first to get one of the new ones. Here's a typing test video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zvyS047RYqU

Re: PaperTTY – Python module to render a TTY on e-ink

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Post by messe »

opencl wrote: post #17
messe wrote: post #3

Is anyone aware of a netbook-form device with an e-ink display? I've always felt that'd be my ideal device for writing on-the-go; especially if it'd run vi, nvi or vim.

There was one announced last year but it appears to be vaporware. The Boox Typewriter. Probably the closest you're going to find is an e-ink Android tablet paired with a keyboard folio case. Pixel Qi is not really e-ink but sort of similar. You can still find the screens on eBay and transplant one into an old netbook.

> Pixel Qi is not really e-ink but sort of similar. You can still find the screens on eBay and transplant one into an old netbook.

I'll look into it, thanks.

Re: PaperTTY – Python module to render a TTY on e-ink

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Post by nextos »

abledon wrote: post #16
messe wrote: post #3

Is anyone aware of a netbook-form device with an e-ink display? I've always felt that'd be my ideal device for writing on-the-go; especially if it'd run vi, nvi or vim.

buy a dasung paperlike pro 3[1] e-ink monitor and place it infront of your laptop screen. Retina display on __E-INK__. slim like a book, just carry it wherever you take your laptop. can double as dual monitor. [1] https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/paperlike-3-a-smart-e-ink...

The problem with Dasung is that they force you to use a driver, which is a bit buggy and not available for all platforms. But I reckon their hardware is super nice.

Boox Android tablets can take input through standard HDMI, without any software.

Another option is an AMOLED screen, and invert colors to have the majority of the screen switched off. Sadly portable JOLED screens from Asus are not coming out yet, despite being announced for Q2.

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