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Originally Posted by SWyona
I like the idea of having 2 devices but I am confused over the discussion of contrast and 'easy-on-the-eyes' between e-ink and an LCD screen. Where is the evidence of the long term use of both screens? Personally, though I can use e-ink, I find the text muddled, lacking contrast, and difficult to read. On the other hand I find lcd screens, such as the iPad, clear and bright and have had no problem with 'tired eyes'. Perhaps this is an age issue. I have had many senior citizen readers complain about the contrast of Kindles and Nooks. Is there any research on this? Is age a factor?
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Was trying to avoid this in the discussion. My initial post was about reasons other than the eye strain argument. Here's a helpful article for you
though.
Short answer is that there's a difference but one is not worse than the other. Age might be a factor but it's generally what you are personally comfortable with. I'd say that age is too much of generalization. The fact that eye health changes as you age is more appropriate. Young and fit people can have bad eyes too; their own perception would influence their decision on what looks better.