DIY Electronic Paper Display

An anonymous reader writes "LinuxDevices.com has an article about a development kit for prototyping device displays based on electronic paper technology. The kit includes a 170dpi, 6-inch (diagonal) SVGA (800 x 600) EPD (electronic paper display) module supporting four shades of gray, and a small computer module that runs the display. EPDs provide bright, high-contrast, thin, lightweight displays that remain legible under 'any lighting condition' -- much like newsprint. Once an image has been 'printed,' no power is needed to hold it."

Comments

Is it worth it?

[nudeatom]

I get the weight saving, but surely a standard screen is just as cheap, if not cheaper and would have the benefit of colour. I have never heard anyone complain about the weight of their PDA, Mobile or digital watch