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Originally Posted by elemenoP
I ask because, as much as I LOVE LOVE LOVE my e-ink reader, I am always a little baffled when they tout "reading in direct sunlight" as such a great benefit. Even if I were sitting on a beach or by the pool with a pina colada in my hand, I would rather be under an umbrella. Maybe that's just me. But for regular reading... I do it indoors!
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It's more about direct-sunlight being a worst-case-scenario, I think. Obviously, with LCD displays (particularly high-gloss) reading in natural lighting is difficult. The more direct the sunlight is, the worse the issue is. It's like trying to watch the TV when the window is reflecting on it...you loose a lot of the quality.
It's therefore touted as a feature because if you can read it in direct sunlight without the issue of glare, then you can rest assured that you will be able to read it anywhere provided there is an adequate light source provided.