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Old 06-04-2011, 07:51 PM   #46
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That makes sense. I STRONGLY suspect that any real research is going to show that it's More Complicated Than That, and that eyestrain really depends a lot on the biology of the person reading, the ambient lighting conditions, and so much more than just EINK OR LCD?
Well, I know that I can read for hours on my PRS-505, but I can only manage 20-30 minutes reading on the Nook Color.

I'm over 50, so I freely acknowledge that someone younger might not have a problem with it, but I definitely do.

I would love to be able to use an all-in-one device, but I can't.

Sorry to actually beat the dead horse.
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Old 06-04-2011, 07:54 PM   #47
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Old 06-04-2011, 08:03 PM   #48
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THIS FEATURE is unimportant to me, so no manufacturer/developer should include it.
Can't believe I missed that one, either.
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Old 06-04-2011, 08:39 PM   #49
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Wait, wait we must then have the obligatory "LCD screens hurt my eyes, thus they mustbhurt everyone's -- my eye doctor says so"

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Old 06-04-2011, 08:55 PM   #50
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But you effectively covered that in #41-3 so shouldn't we have - Posting and reading MR rots the brain!


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Wait, wait we must then have the obligatory "LCD screens hurt my eyes, thus they mustbhurt everyone's -- my eye doctor says so"

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But you effectively covered that in #41-3 so shouldn't we have - Posting and reading MR rots the brain!
Eh, he could be using the age-old technique of "post now, read (and maybe edit) later". I remember someone saying that was okay. Speaking of whom, is the multi-quote argument a dead horse yet?
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Eh, I'm now 50 & I've been doing the majority of my reading on lcd screens for years. I can read very comfortably on both my Sony reader & my lcd screen for hours on end.


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Well, I know that I can read for hours on my PRS-505, but I can only manage 20-30 minutes reading on the Nook Color.

I'm over 50, so I freely acknowledge that someone younger might not have a problem with it, but I definitely do.

I would love to be able to use an all-in-one device, but I can't.

Sorry to actually beat the dead horse.
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Old 06-06-2011, 10:57 AM   #53
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DEAD HORSE ALERT: on another thread, we are just starting another round of "just read your ereader during take off and landing, nothing will happen/OMG YOU WILL KILL US ALL/why can't everyone just follow the rules?"

Watch for it.

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DEAD HORSE ALERT: on another thread, we are just starting another round of "just read your ereader during take off and landing, nothing will happen/OMG YOU WILL KILL US ALL/why can't everyone just follow the rules?"

Watch for it.

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LOL I was watching that one yesterday and waiting for it to head in that direction. Nice dead horse spotting, eP!
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DEAD HORSE ALERT: on another thread, we are just starting another round of "just read your ereader during take off and landing, nothing will happen/OMG YOU WILL KILL US ALL/why can't everyone just follow the rules?"

Watch for it.

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Interesting. I have to admit being confused as to this one. Is the concern over the 3G/WiFi capabilities? My itty bitty widdle PocketBook 360 has neither, but I suppose I wouldn't be able to convince the steward/ess of that.
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Interesting. I have to admit being confused as to this one. Is the concern over the 3G/WiFi capabilities? My itty bitty widdle PocketBook 360 has neither, but I suppose I wouldn't be able to convince the steward/ess of that.
Wireless radio interference is only a part of it. It also has to do with electronic devices emitting EMI. One itty bitty Pocketbook 360 is not a problem. A plane full of malfunctioning Pocketbook 360s could potentially, possibly, theoretically be a problem. Maybe. It's one of those "yeah, but what if EVERYBODY did it" things. It is subject to speculation and debate.
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Fascinating, thank you for the explanation.

I do admit that it would seem like more plane malfunctions are caused by the owning company deciding to skimp on maintenance and training in order to bolster bottom-line profit than a handful of readers. But yeah, that one seems like a good candidate for the Dead Horse pile.
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