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by GeneralAntilles 1367 days ago
E-paper, actually, which is a fairly broad umbrella for a lot of reflective LCD displays. E-ink is specifically from E Ink and uses a different display technology (it's what's used in Kindles, etc.).

This is probably a lost word-use game, as everybody just says e-ink, but it seems important given the major differences between reflective LCDs and the electrophoretic technology used in ereaders.

I had a MetaWatch watch with an e-paper display with silver reflective screen backing and it was, by far, the most comment-generating thing I've ever worn. Still miss it.