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reacharavindh
on Dec 27, 2017
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ESP8266 ePaper WiFi Display Kit Runs for Months on...
E-ink displays consume very little to no power if you don't refresh them too often. It\s up to the controller to give you better battery life.
If you don't want to replenish batteries "every few weeks", how does a cheap phone fit your need?
tazard
on Dec 27, 2017
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Because leaving it plugged in means continuous power, therefore you never have to remember to charge it.
ComputerGuru
on Dec 27, 2017
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You can leave anything plugged in if that’s your problem. A dc wall transformer can take the place of a battery in just about any device.
wpietri
on Dec 28, 2017
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Right. But
if
I have to plug something in, then I might as well just use a cheap phone. Color display, full browser, touchscreen, sensors, etc. For twice as much money as this kit, I get a lot more value.
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If you don't want to replenish batteries "every few weeks", how does a cheap phone fit your need?