Philips has unveiled a new 13.3-inch dedicated e-ink monitor with a resolution of 1200 x 1600 pixels. The new Philips Business Monitor sports an e-ink Mobius Display with 150 PPI and joins a limited list of brands with dedicated e-ink monitors.
Philips has also been marketing its
23-inch IPS monitor with a secondary e-ink screen. The older model however is
more expensive with a US$ 1,500 price tag. Dasung and Onyx Boox have some current
models with dedicated e-ink displays like the Mira and Mira Pro. The Philips
Business Monitor has a black-and-white display with warm and cool lighting. The
monitor can be used comfortably in the day and at night.
The new Philips e-ink monitor has a 3:4
aspect ratio, is height adjustable, and can switch between landscape and
portrait modes with the base. In terms of connectivity options, the Philips E
INK monitor has DP 1.2, HDMI 1.4, and USB-C ports. The device is compatible to
connect to Windows and Mac computers. There is also space for a VESA mount and
a Kensington lock at the back of the device.
The Philips Business Monitor can be
controlled by the Philips Smart Remote software using several simple menus.
Using the software, you can search for content, drag files to tools windows,
switch pages, and zoom in and out. The Philips Business Monitor 13.3-inch e-ink
display retails at US$ 799.99. More details and app information can be gotten from
the Philips website support pages for the gadget.
