| I somewhat agree with your comment from the perspective of using e-ink as a replacement for mobile. However, I do think an opportunity exists for us to use e-ink device in new ways. I ordered a Boox Note Air on the weekend to replace my kindle (12 years old now) with something I can read and write on. The Boox runs full android OS, but I really think the only things I'll need are note-taking, drawing, kindle app. Is there an opportunity to really do something great in replacement of notebooks? How about a new paradigm for what kids go to school with? The size of the bags kids are using to carry all their textbooks and notebooks is ridiculous. Of course, it breaks the model of the publishing industry, but screw that. The learning hardware is destroying kids backs. How great would it be to go into an office meeting (when we're back in offices) and rather than having everyone sitting there with a laptop open, we have these thin e-ink devices where we can comfortably share data and notes between us. Sure, there are millions of excuses for why these sorts of things can't happen, but I don't think an OS that is targeted at black and white, somewhat limited devices should be treated as not having value. |
I'm just skeptical about an e-ink phone on a custom OS that doesn't support modern apps. Some apps may be unnecessary, but most users IMO expect to have things like GMail, WatsApp, Zoom, etc., on their phone.