Thread: Is the iPhone too small for reading ebooks
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Old 02-22-2011, 02:57 AM   #72
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Originally Posted by Joe Minton View Post
Slowly, surely, inevitably we ereader folks are going to realize that resolution (TMF) trumps screen size.

Books are printed at 300 dpi (I think). Anything more is considered wasted bandwidth; anything less may cause resolution problems for the reader. Apple's "Retina" screen resolution is more than 300 dpi -- it wins.

We can argue about this (and anti-Apple folks may scream about it) but --- the "retina" display resolution may represent a 'turning point'.

If you have not spent some time with a Retina screen (iPhone/iTouch 4), I suggest you do so. They are remarkable: they are clear, sharp and clean. All you have to do is buy a pair of +1.25 or greater reading glasses to get the screen closer to your eyes. It will remain sharp and clear.

Joe
Yes, I agree. I love the retina display. Its awesome. I have gotten used to the small iTouch 4 display, I read it landscape, its great
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