I love the idea (screen glare is the worst) but my interest would be limited by cost. Not sure if this is real or aspirational, I don't have experience with Kickstarter projects.
Atlas E-Ink Electronic Chess
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4 hrs ago
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#3
But ... using an existing device (tablet/phone) and an Android free app wouldn't be better ? What on earth is that idea ? 
If it comes out at like $50 to $75, I would invest in it no problem. But over $100 .... I doubt it. And I have a feeling they are gonna go for the $150 or so price point.
1 hr ago
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#5
Yes, but ... just use Lichess on your (Android/iOS) device, enable night mode, disable notifications ... et voilà ... you're fine to go ! Simple as that (and no additional hardware cost) ! 
Re #3: screen brightness and glare of the existing tablet/phone are an issue for some of us. Not that a dedicated eink chess device is necessarily the solution, but it's a reasonable idea.
30 min ago
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#7
That's ok but ... consider its limitations: platform support (only Lichess), refresh rate (e-ink is too slow for blitz/bullet), and ... unproven status (still in pre-launch, no shipping date or reviews, likely expensive, Kickstarter risk, campaigns can fail or deliver defective products). Android beats it "across the board" !!! 
Just saw this today. Anyone know anything about it?
https://atlas-chess.com/
On the one hand, it looks kinda cool. On the other hand, I could just use my phone or iPad. On the third hand, or maybe a foot, it would be nice to have a small dedicated device.
In the end, my interest will probably be determined by how much it costs.