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It's a niche use, but if backlit screens trigger migraines (as they do for mine), then high-speed e-ink is almost a pre-requisite for using traditional interactive UI. At ~15fps typing is OK but using a mouse cursor sucks. Outdoor use is a bonus. RLCD is another option.

Great readability in direct sunlight without needing to compensate with a powerful front/backlight is one good argument.

Reading a book on e-paper in daylight is so much nicer than on a phone, for example.

In the video is explained that the reason to build this project was a faster response time. I would love a quicker response time on my ereader. The emulator is just a demo. He explains at the start and end of the video he is building a project with fairly static screens. It sounds like a project where using epaper makes sense.

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Is also "reflective" (natural) vs "emitting" (a compromise idea that worked but should not have you take it for granted - we do not "read fire" in nature).

They claim e-paper doesn't rape your eyes due to it being passive.