Thread: Get rid of Kindle Paperwhite's backlight
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Old 12-27-2012, 01:53 PM   #10
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Originally Posted by HarryT View Post
Allow me to point out that the PW doesn't have a "backlight". No eInk screen can be backlit, for the very simple reason that the screen is opaque. Even a glance at a PW should show you that it's frontlit - the LEDs which provide the lighting are clearly visible.

As developers, I think it's important to get these things right!
Yeah, yeah I know it's not a real back light but it's close enough. You'll get the official smartass award.
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