Vestaboard's Note is a smaller, cheaper version of its hypnotic split-flap display
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The Vestaboard Note is an affordable, smaller revival of the original Vestaboard, priced at $899. Unlike its predecessor, it uses 45 Bits to display messages and images through a web interface or mobile app. Users can create schedules and interact with connections, enhancing the nostalgic split-flap experience. The development emerged from a pivot due to economic uncertainties. With deliveries starting in December 2025, the Note combines functionality with modern design, maintaining the charm of its origins while adapting to new technology and user needs.
The Vestaboard Note, starting at $899, modernizes nostalgic split-flap displays while offering a more affordable option compared to its original model.
The Vestaboard Note features 45 Bits that can display alphanumeric characters, colors, and images through a web interface and mobile app.
Creator Dorrian Porter emphasized that despite economic challenges, the Vestaboard Note was developed to provide a new, accessible way to experience the original.
With various app functionalities, users can create and schedule messages, connect with friends, and silence notifications during certain hours.
Read at The Verge
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