Kindle DX vs Kindle DX Graphite - My Observations - Page 2

TallMomof2 · 07-17-2010, 08:35 AM

I haven't noticed any ghosting on my DXG but I have bad eyes.

If you want to change fonts and screensavers on your DXG then look at this Mobileread thread I'm using Arial on my DXG and completely changed the screensavers without any problems.

pboss · 07-19-2010, 12:31 PM

It's probably not just a matter of eyesight but awareness. I guess you're just not looking for it.

Cosmo Spring · 07-19-2010, 06:19 PM

I just picked up a DX-G and noticed the ghosting right away, as well. It's my first e-reader, and it bothered me at first what with the cost of the thing. But I actually had forgot about the ghosting until I read this thread, so... thanks for reminding me.

I only worry it'll get worse - it's certainly not a problem now/yet.

Osiyo · 07-19-2010, 07:32 PM

I doubt it will get worse. Hopefully it can be lessened with future firmware updates, I think that was the case with previous Kindle models?

jswinden · 07-20-2010, 11:37 AM

All eInk screens have ghosting to some degree. It shouldn't get worse, but as someone mentioned Amazon might make it better through a firmware upgrade some day. I've owned nearly every Sony Reader model and the Kindle2 was my first ereader. They all have a bit of ghosting, but usually it is only noticeable when switching pages and the previous page had a lot of dark pixels because of menus or perhaps an illustration. As another poster mentioned, the refresh the screen trick should take care of the problem.

I've got a Kindle DX Graphite on the way and it should be here today. I cannot wait to see the improvement over the 2nd generation eInk screens that Pearl apparently has. I'm also looking forward to the large screen for stay at home reading.

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07-17-2010, 08:35 AM	#16
TallMomof2 Kindlephilia Posts: 2,017 Karma: 1139255 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Snowpacolypse 2010 Device: Too many to count	I haven't noticed any ghosting on my DXG but I have bad eyes. If you want to change fonts and screensavers on your DXG then look at this Mobileread thread I'm using Arial on my DXG and completely changed the screensavers without any problems.

07-19-2010, 12:31 PM	#17
pboss Evangelist Posts: 408 Karma: 646 Join Date: Mar 2009 Device: none	It's probably not just a matter of eyesight but awareness. I guess you're just not looking for it.

07-19-2010, 06:19 PM	#18
Cosmo Spring Will read for food Posts: 26 Karma: 114 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Philadelphia, PA Device: Kindle DX-G	I just picked up a DX-G and noticed the ghosting right away, as well. It's my first e-reader, and it bothered me at first what with the cost of the thing. But I actually had forgot about the ghosting until I read this thread, so... thanks for reminding me. I only worry it'll get worse - it's certainly not a problem now/yet.

07-19-2010, 07:32 PM	#19
Osiyo Member Posts: 17 Karma: 12 Join Date: Jul 2010 Device: Kindle DX Graphite	I doubt it will get worse. Hopefully it can be lessened with future firmware updates, I think that was the case with previous Kindle models?

07-20-2010, 11:37 AM	#20
jswinden Nameless Being	All eInk screens have ghosting to some degree. It shouldn't get worse, but as someone mentioned Amazon might make it better through a firmware upgrade some day. I've owned nearly every Sony Reader model and the Kindle2 was my first ereader. They all have a bit of ghosting, but usually it is only noticeable when switching pages and the previous page had a lot of dark pixels because of menus or perhaps an illustration. As another poster mentioned, the refresh the screen trick should take care of the problem. I've got a Kindle DX Graphite on the way and it should be here today. I cannot wait to see the improvement over the 2nd generation eInk screens that Pearl apparently has. I'm also looking forward to the large screen for stay at home reading.

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