Is it possible to use a E-book reader as a screen to write on real time in word, pdf, txt or anyother format?
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I am a writer, and my eyes are tired of writing using a normal PC screen. E-book readers do not emite light, so they would be much better for my almost blinded eyes. I would really appreciate an answer.
March 4th, 2010 at 7:07 pm
None of the current e-ink screens allow detailed writing. A few of them allow annotations to be made, but don’t have space for substantial writing and don’t allow any formatting.
E-ink’s screen refresh is so slow, most people wouldn’t be willing to do any real writing on it. I don’t think we’ll see e-ink computer screens anytime soon.
You might look into Pixel Qi screens which is working on screens with no backlight for use in direct sunlight, and which don’t hurt the eyes like other LCD screens. has a review with video of their screens.