Trmnl E Ink Dashboard Now Available to Buy Online

The Trmnl e-ink dashboard, which had first hit the crowdfunding platform Kickstarter around this time last year, is now available to buy directly from the company. You can opt for the default variant, which is priced at $139 and comes in three color options – black, white, and clear. Apart from this, there is a limited-edition version of the Trmnl also available, which costs a bit higher, $154. Color options for the limited-edition model include sage, gray, and wood.

There are also a few add-ons that you might want to buy. Those include the ‘Clarity Kit’, ‘Battery Upgrade’, ‘Developer Edition’, and ‘Charging Cable’. These kits are targeted at specific user types and cost extra. Apart from this, there are going to be shipping costs applicable, which will be added during checkout.

Meanwhile, if you aren’t already familiar with the device, it comes across as a dashboard where you can have only the information that you really care about. It is different from others of its ilk in that there is not going to be a deluge of information to overwhelm you. For instance, you might want to display the weather info, Google Analytics data, to-do lists, stock market updates, news headlines, and other such info on the Trmnl.

It comes with a 7.5-inch 800 x 480 pixels e-ink monochrome display and is backed by a 1,800 mAh battery that its makers claim can last three months on a single charge. There are no buttons and sensors onboard. There is a built-in aluminum stand that can be used to make the dashboard sit on a flat surface, though there is also the option to mount it on a wall if you so wish. Just switch on the device and connect to Wi-Fi for the information to stream in.

The company said they will be providing lifetime updates, which is indeed a nice thing. There are scores of plugins available as well, with more slated to be added in the future. It runs an open source software which you can use to install and run on another compatible device or even a jailbroken Amazon Kindle. You can also create your own plugin. It measures 6.75 x 4.5 x 4 inches and weighs 165 grams.