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Originally Posted by paaThaka
I agree with most, but not this.
iPads (and other glare type IPS TFTs) are *HORRIBLE* outside in sunlight, eInk is fine.
The same applies to most multi-lightsource situations like offices and such, where you can't control point-source lights and have to read a lot.
And no, it's not an opinion, it's an optical ergonomics fact that can easily be (and has been) tested objectively.
The reflections and glare cause both extra micro-saccades in eye muscles and tire eyes out faster.
So, no. Glare IPS displays are not the answer for actual reading of small point size text, diagrams, etc. requiring accurate optical tracking. Movies for 2 hours, and casual web surfing maybe. Reading under varied conditions, day-in, day-out. Definitely not.
Of course you *can* do it, but I wouldn't recommend it to anyone.
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Yeah, I was just pointing out that according to DarkScribe's satisfactory standard, you could stick with older technology for as long as you like, but the fact is there are numerous improvements that you would be missing out on if you did.
Sounds like we are both waiting around for improvements to displays that might be 2-3 years out.