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vxf · 11-05-2011, 08:15 PM

My worry with this would be - wouldn't this have the same impact on eyes as reading on something backlit? Like an LCD? I enjoy reading on my eink devices much better than on my iPad - simply stated, my eyes don't seem to tire as much.

If I have to get the eye-strain, then I don't see a point in using eink.

I do use a cover with light on both my PRS350 and PRS950. But that light is reflected and it doesn't seem to bother me as much.

I guess I would have to try this before expressing an opinion. Seems like a neat idea.

11-05-2011, 08:15 PM	#21
vxf Guru Posts: 944 Karma: 1490348 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Norman, OK Device: Sony PRS 350, 900, 950; Kindles (ALL of them!); Kobo Aura One	My worry with this would be - wouldn't this have the same impact on eyes as reading on something backlit? Like an LCD? I enjoy reading on my eink devices much better than on my iPad - simply stated, my eyes don't seem to tire as much. If I have to get the eye-strain, then I don't see a point in using eink. I do use a cover with light on both my PRS350 and PRS950. But that light is reflected and it doesn't seem to bother me as much. I guess I would have to try this before expressing an opinion. Seems like a neat idea.