10-16-2015, 12:19 PM | #31 |
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I bought the Paperwhite thinking I would like the light, but found I did not. Between shadows, washed out fonts when the light is turned up, I prefer the light completely off. If I were buying a new Kindle--most definitely without the light.
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10-16-2015, 12:32 PM | #33 |
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@conan50: To be fair, the PW1 was terrible, so I understand you qualms. That said, the PW2 is much, much, much better; and I assume the PW3 continues that trend .
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10-16-2015, 01:07 PM | #34 |
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Hmm...
PW-1 and PW-3 side-by-side, as seen by three-score and ten eyes - - The PW-1 'Kindle' is silver, the PW-3 'Kindle' is black. Front light off, screen off - both devices - The PW-1 appears to be a bit more brown than the PW-3. sort of like sun-aged paper vs. new paper. Same book page, same font (well, same stock font selection anyway) - try to match backgrounds by adjusting front light - doesn't happen - the PW-3 background is always lighter in color. Blacks look the same on both. - - - - Keep in mind that the PW-3 has the same 300dpi screen as the Voyage. With a font that takes full advantage of that dpi difference, they could look much different from each other than they do. Last edited by knc1; 10-16-2015 at 01:51 PM. |
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The frontlight is noticable. Even in the lowest setting. I think it's nerve ranking.
After the jailbreak I will fix it for my Paperwhite 3, too. |
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10-16-2015, 03:48 PM | #37 |
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I'm glad to hear the PW2 is better. It is possible I would be happy with a Voyage, but it is a bit pricey for me. That light layer between my eyes and the fonts has always bothered me on the PW1.
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Thanks guys!
Edit/Update: Resetting my font sizes with that hack actually gave me enough control to set a proper size font for my eyes so I can use the on board light again. Gotta love Mobileread Forum Last edited by conan50; 10-16-2015 at 08:08 PM. Reason: update |
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Did someone find the exact (device) file on the Linux root fs which controls the *front*light?
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