MobileRead Forums - View Single Post - Which reader and settings are easiest on the eyes?

Eskarina · 12-23-2011, 03:24 AM

LCD screens don't bother me as far as eye strain goes but I find it most comfortable to read with a "day" theme (black text on a cream background) in brightly lit areas and a "night" theme (cream text on a dark chocolate brown background) in the dark. I switch back and forth a lot. And for some odd reason, I just love Cool Reader's default paper-like background.

I agree with everyone that says to turn down the brightness settings especially when reading in the dark. Use a reading app that can control brightness settings with a flick on the side of the screen (most of the third party ones do). Also consider using screen filter to get your brightness settings even lower.

Lastly, get a reading app that lets you play around with different font styles and line spacing. I find that line spacing can make a huge difference in readability.

12-23-2011, 03:24 AM	#7
Eskarina Zealot Posts: 123 Karma: 62782 Join Date: Jun 2011 Device: Kobo Clara, Kindle 4	LCD screens don't bother me as far as eye strain goes but I find it most comfortable to read with a "day" theme (black text on a cream background) in brightly lit areas and a "night" theme (cream text on a dark chocolate brown background) in the dark. I switch back and forth a lot. And for some odd reason, I just love Cool Reader's default paper-like background. I agree with everyone that says to turn down the brightness settings especially when reading in the dark. Use a reading app that can control brightness settings with a flick on the side of the screen (most of the third party ones do). Also consider using screen filter to get your brightness settings even lower. Lastly, get a reading app that lets you play around with different font styles and line spacing. I find that line spacing can make a huge difference in readability. Last edited by Eskarina; 12-23-2011 at 03:40 AM.