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Old 09-07-2013, 12:41 PM   #328
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Since I've never been able to reproduce the effect on a eInk reader, I cannot really answer that. However, I suspect it would still reduce glare from a front light as that light will be falling on a dark background rather than a white background. I've heard some people complaining that their front lit eInk reader is too bright at the lowest setting for a dark room, so this MIGHT help out. Would it work for me or you, who knows.
Maybe you could try to replicate the effect with an image of white text and black background or even a completely black image. I kind of doubt it would help much.

I seem to remember a hack for the Sony PRS 500 that reversed back and white. It looked horrible.
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