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Modos Flow

A paper-like monitor for reading, writing, and focused work

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Most of us spend our days at a computer reading, writing, and working in browsers, documents, and spreadsheets. Hours in front of a bright, glowing display can wear on both comfort and concentration over time. When we want to read for a while, many of us reach for a book or an e-reader because the experience feels calmer and easier on the eyes. We asked: why shouldn’t a computer screen feel the same?

Calm Computing for Daily Use<br>Over the last few years, we have worked to make computer screens feel more paper-like and comfortable without giving up the responsiveness people need for everyday use. E-readers already show how comfortable reflective displays can be for reading. A computer screen, however, has to support interactive tasks like typing, scrolling, and navigation.

A Paper-Like Display Built for Everyday Use<br>Modos Flow is the result: a responsive, paper-like, 13.3-inch monitor built for everyday reading, writing, and focused work. It connects over USB Type-C’s DisplayPort Alt Mode and supports touch as part of everyday use. The color model also includes a built-in frontlight and stylus support.

See the Difference<br>Flow is built for everyday. Many e-paper screens feel slow because they refresh the entire display. Flow can update only what’s changing—like the cursor or the text you’re editing—so interaction doesn’t have to wait for a full-screen refresh. Different tasks call for different update behavior, which is why Flow does not rely on a single fixed refresh pattern.

The clearest way to demonstrate this responsiveness is to show it in action:

Modes for Different Kinds of Work<br>Each mode changes the balance between update speed, image quality, and visual stability:

Reading favors clarity and stability

Browsing balances detail and responsiveness

Watching prioritizes faster updates

Writing minimizes latency while you type.

You can use the physical buttons to switch modes based on what you’re doing. Or, with the Modos Flow API, you can bind keys to modes, letting you switch with a shortcut. That gives you more than manual control. It lets you match the display behavior to the task instead of forcing every workflow into the same update mode.

For example, you can map a key to Reading Mode and another to Video Mode , then adjust those bindings to match your workflow. The result is fewer interruptions and a display that adapts without pulling you out of what you’re doing.

A More Comfortable Way to Work<br>E Ink has another quality that matters once you start relying on it: it stays readable in direct sunlight. A bright day doesn’t turn your screen unreadable. Because the display is reflective rather than backlit, bright ambient light works with it instead of washing the screen out. That changes where and how you can work. Instead of spending all day under artificial light, you can work comfortably in natural light by a window. You can take a document outside and keep reading. You can write on a balcony or in a shaded outdoor space, and the display still feels calm and comfortable.

The strain of bright screens often builds gradually over time, especially across years of reading, writing, and scrolling. A calmer, paper-like screen can make long sessions feel less visually intense and more comfortable. Think of it like investing in a better chair or an ergonomic keyboard: you choose it because it supports the way you work over time.

Modos Flow is an investment in a more comfortable, sustainable workspace – one that pays you back every day you sit down to work.

Features & Specifications

13.3-inch e-paper screen

Touch support

3200 x 2400 resolution (300 PPI)

Up to 60 Hz refresh rate

Sub-100 ms latency

USB Type-C with DisplayPort Alt Mode

Compatible with Linux, macOS, and Windows

Optimized display modes for reading, browsing, watching, and writing

VESA-compatible mounting support

Available in monochrome or with support for 4,096 colors and 16 levels of grayscale

Available with or without stylus support

Available with or without an amber-tinted frontlight

Dimensions : 31.5 x 25.4 x 1.6 cm (12.4 x 10.0 x 0.65 in)

Weight : 0.69 kg (1.54 lbs), 1.19 kg (2.64 lbs) with cover & stand

Comparisons<br>E-Paper Monitors

FeatureModos FlowModos Paper Dev KitDasung Paperlike 13KBigme B13Boox Mira 13.3”Waveshare EINK DISP 133

Screen Size 13.3” 6.0” / 13.3” 13.3” 13.3” 13.3” 13.3”

Pixel Density 300 PPI 300 PPI / 150 PPI 300 PPI 300 PPI 220 PPI 150 PPI

Maximum Frame Rate 60 Hz 75 Hz 37 Hz 30 Hz ~20 Hz ~15 Hz

Interfaces USB Type-C HDMI, USB Type-C, GPIO HDMI & USB...