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Originally Posted by jocampo
The option is eink.
Which "eink flavor" or device you need or want, that's a different story and there are a lot of factors to consider when purchasing such device and a lot of options as well.  |
With respect, reflective LCDs are not eInk. I had a Jetbook for almost two years before the case cracked. While the screen is very readable, it is not eInk or ePaper. It has its own unique strengths and weaknesses. For example, the LCD screen has a much faster refresh and now "flash". This makes it well suited for those who are annoyed by the "flash" on eInk. It also makes it usable on oversized PDFs, since scrolling is similar to how it works on a computer screen. On the flip side, it burns batteries much faster than most eInk based readers (I figure a new unit got about 5-6 days of use on a charge, after two years, it needed recharging every 3-4 days.) and in certain light conditions, you can see a slight quiver in the text caused by the synch rate of the screen. Also, unlike eInk, it definitely looks like text rendered on a screen, not text printed on the screen
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Its a good, if mostly neglected technology for eBooks, but it is different enough that some will prefer it or not as distinct from eInk.
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Bill