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Originally Posted by Pushka
Reading on the LCD is similar to reading on a computer, so if your job involves using a computer for lots of the day, then reading for pleasure on an LCD screen might seem more like work, than fun. And your eyes might think the same. But if you didn't work with computers then I am guessing this wouldn't be an issue.
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I'm in front of a flat screen LCD for 8 hours a day at work and have no issues coming home and reading for hours on my nook color. I know there are people that suffer from eye strain, but most don't and I have certainly never had an issue. There is also no real science that proves staring at LCDs is bad for your eyes. Some people have eye strain issues, but many people have those issues reading on paper. Eye strain has been around a lot longer than computer monitors. It is usually more of a lighting issue than anything else.
I am more comfortable reading on my Nook Color than my eink nook in every situation, but outside in the sun. However, I only read outside about 10% of the time so its not a major issue. I find Amazon's new kindle commercial funny as the only way they could find to criticize the iPad was showing it outside in direct sunlight at a pool. I guess that was because the iPad kicks its ass everywhere else.
If people have eye strain issues with LCD by all means get a eink device, but if you don't then get a nook color. It is well worth reading even plain text novels on that beautiful screen.