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Originally Posted by Sweetpea
Then write it down as opinion (I find, I think, etc) and not fact (it is).
Yes. I have three (main) devices. One LCD (low resolution, 7", 16:9, 800x480), and 2 e-inks (5" and 6" Pearl). I read the LCD whenever I'm in a darker environment, and the e-inks in a well-lit environment (this can be outside, but also, for example, on the kitchen table with the light turned on or during the day).
I usually only read about 30 minutes each day (not counting the few minutes I manage to catch while waiting for my ride home). Those 30 minutes are all on my LCD. But, during weekends and holidays, I spend more time reading. If I read outside, it'll be on one of my e-inks. For two reasons: I have my JE100 tuned for night time reading, which means a dark background, gray lettering and the backlight turned all the way down. In a well-lit environment you can't even see the screen is on... The other reason is because the battery of my JE100 is aging, and I can't get more than 1 1/2 hours out of it anymore.
However, when I'm reading in bed (which I most often am, considering the average summer we have here...), I'll use my JE100 (plugged in...). For hours on end, if I get the chance...
I never noticed any difference in "eye fatigue" between the two. I do notice it, however, when I'm sitting behind my monitor, when it's dark outside. Especially when I'm posting (like this). The screen is too bright, compared to the surrounding light. (Usually, when I'm sitting behind the monitor, I'll be playing a game...). So, I think those people that complain about eye fatigue are simply reading from a screen that is too bright compared to the surrounding light. As I mentioned here (or somewhere else), my JE100 shines less bright than a candle... (you know, those that you put underneath a pot of tea to keep it warm...)
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I expressed myself correctly. I stand by what I said.
Seeing how you have certain light requirements for certain readers, I'm surprised that you say that you're not feeling a difference in the two. There is obviously a reason why you felt the need to change your settings, and to switch readers depending based on where you're reading, besides the battery life, of course. Would you have the same set up with a brand new battery?
I know for me, the only thing I have to do to read my Kindle at night is turn on a light. With my phone and computer, even with turning on the light, I still have to take a break every once in while, as my eyes get tired.