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I tested this affordable E Ink phone for two weeks, and it rewired my brain (for the better) | ZDNET

If you're looking to break free from the smartphone attention trap, the Mudita Kompakt offers a refreshing escape - an ultra-minimal E Ink phone with just a handful of essential apps.

Matthew Miller/ZDNETPerformance with the limited 3GB of RAM and Mediatek MT6761V/WBA processor has been fine in the minimalist MuditaOS (which is based on Android), but there is undoubtedly some lag in certain apps -- such as the camera -- due to the E Ink display technology and processor/RAM specifications. As far as apps go, in addition to phone calls and text messages, the Kompakt includes an alarm, calculator, chess game, maps, meditation, weather, and a voice recorder. As our phones continue to demand more and more of our attention, the appeal of such a device is catching on as people look to reconnect on a personal level and limit the number of hours spent staring at the screen.

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