Catching up with the latest viral TikToks on your smartphone or getting lost in mobile gaming can be a strain on the eyes. E Ink alternatives are few and far between, and they can be pricey for what you get. Bigme has now launched more budget-friendly options.

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    12 天前

    So, at that price point, what’s the catch? I’m fine with Android, don’t watch video on my phone, would love the battery savings.

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      12 天前

      If it’s the same as past e-ink phones it’ll be slow. But nothing you’re going to do on an e-ink phone is super likely to require that much power anyways unless you are using your phone far differently than I am.

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        12 天前

        Not using mine for video or even social media. Main uses cases are calling, text, GPS, map, compass, web surfing when I have to. E-ink sound good for me?

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          11 天前

          After watching this review I am actually going to say yeah probably. The ghosting has gotten way better than I remember it being for real time apps. If youre interested watch the review he goes over most of your use cases.

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            11 天前

            Wow! Not in the market ATM, but I’m sold. IR blaster?! Impressive view in the sunshine. I struggle on the trail, worse on the water, trying to see where the hell I’m at and where I’m pointed.

            That review was enough to catch my interest. I may well go for this when I need a new phone.