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MarjaE · 04-26-2021, 06:26 PM

There's an older discussion here:

https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=330999

I'm struggling with frequent migraines.

I have always had trouble with flashing lights and animation, but it got a lot worse several years ago. That may be post-concussion syndrome, I've been beaten up a lot and hit by cars a couple times. I also have trouble with small print, due to myopia and astigmatism, and my glasses never quite compensate. Magnifying lenses and zooming accessibility options can help wit small print, but they will set off my migraines, so...

I have a much easier time with e-ink displays, such as my Kindle, than with any of the glowing displays I've tried.

Other people report e-ink monitors such as the Dasung Paperlike helping with similar symptoms, and I'd like to see what my options are.

1. Dasung Paperlike 25.3 inch. If and when it's available, it'd probably be a good full-sized monitor. Price is likely to be extreme, lifespan uncertain, and switching out when I need color is an issue.

2. Dasung Paperlike 13.3 inch. Looks like a good auxiliary monitor. Not sure how practical using 2 monitors is. About $1,000 depending on the version, lifespan uncertain, and ergonomics unclear.

3. Onyx Boox Max Lumi 13.3 inch. Looks like a good auxiliary monitor and Android tablet. Could use what I've learned from the Boyue Likebook Mars, use as pdf reader, etc. About $900, lifespan uncertain, and ergonomics unclear.

4. Waveshare 10.3 inch. Slower-refresh auxiliary monitor. About $600 depending on the source.

5. Hisense Q5 10.5 inch. RLCD auxiliary monitor and Android tablet. Not sure whether RLCD will work for me. About $400.

6. Kindle Dx 9.7 inch using screen sharing. Handy e-ink e-reader, if I could get screen sharing to work I'd at least get a handle of how practical an auxiliary monitor would be.

Any other possibilities? Has anyone found e-ink or rlcd monitors helpful?

I don't have a camera or I'd include a pic of my current setup for reference. I use a Benq GW 2280 flicker-free monitor, on risers, on a small table hich I've lowered. I use a mini keyboard, propped up on the left side to reduce strain on my right wrist.

I imagine using an auxiliary monitor to read articles without pre-processing and transfer, and to search them, bookmark them, etc.

04-26-2021, 06:26 PM	#1
MarjaE Guru Posts: 940 Karma: 53902736 Join Date: Jun 2015 Device: multiple	Computer Monitors for Photosensitive Readers? There's an older discussion here: https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=330999 I'm struggling with frequent migraines. I have always had trouble with flashing lights and animation, but it got a lot worse several years ago. That may be post-concussion syndrome, I've been beaten up a lot and hit by cars a couple times. I also have trouble with small print, due to myopia and astigmatism, and my glasses never quite compensate. Magnifying lenses and zooming accessibility options can help wit small print, but they will set off my migraines, so... I have a much easier time with e-ink displays, such as my Kindle, than with any of the glowing displays I've tried. Other people report e-ink monitors such as the Dasung Paperlike helping with similar symptoms, and I'd like to see what my options are. 1. Dasung Paperlike 25.3 inch. If and when it's available, it'd probably be a good full-sized monitor. Price is likely to be extreme, lifespan uncertain, and switching out when I need color is an issue. 2. Dasung Paperlike 13.3 inch. Looks like a good auxiliary monitor. Not sure how practical using 2 monitors is. About $1,000 depending on the version, lifespan uncertain, and ergonomics unclear. 3. Onyx Boox Max Lumi 13.3 inch. Looks like a good auxiliary monitor and Android tablet. Could use what I've learned from the Boyue Likebook Mars, use as pdf reader, etc. About $900, lifespan uncertain, and ergonomics unclear. 4. Waveshare 10.3 inch. Slower-refresh auxiliary monitor. About $600 depending on the source. 5. Hisense Q5 10.5 inch. RLCD auxiliary monitor and Android tablet. Not sure whether RLCD will work for me. About $400. 6. Kindle Dx 9.7 inch using screen sharing. Handy e-ink e-reader, if I could get screen sharing to work I'd at least get a handle of how practical an auxiliary monitor would be. Any other possibilities? Has anyone found e-ink or rlcd monitors helpful? I don't have a camera or I'd include a pic of my current setup for reference. I use a Benq GW 2280 flicker-free monitor, on risers, on a small table hich I've lowered. I use a mini keyboard, propped up on the left side to reduce strain on my right wrist. I imagine using an auxiliary monitor to read articles without pre-processing and transfer, and to search them, bookmark them, etc.