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Originally Posted by nathany
Thanks for the review. Is the screen truly as poor as a matte lcd though? Maybe that's just in terms of glare. It isn't shooting light at your eyes, so it should still be easier on the eyes than a laptop, no?
The iRex uses a Wacom sensor which is under the screen, alleviating this problem, but also costing more in battery life. Either way a tradeoff. Plus there is the matters of form factor, software, and price.
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Under very bright light, the screen is readable, IMO. I wouldn't read a book on aPC screen, but reading close to 200 pages on the 700, with a clip-on light, has not been taxing on my eyesight.
With a clip-on light, glare is not a factor, since I can control the position of the light source.
But if the light is less than optimum, the screen is too dim for my taste. Even with a 70w night light, I don't find it pleasant. It has to be direct and very bright illumination, at least for me.
So, I am fine using it with a bright clip-on light, or under direct sunlight, but not happy using it under any less bright conditions.
The ergonomics and speed are great, and I love the touch screen.
Hope this helps.
P.S. The Wacom touch interface is not what drains the battery on the iLiad. Even the Book edition, which does not have the Wacom screen, still gets 12 or even less hours per charge. The culprit there is apparently badly done/or impossible to do well with the screen/OS combo, power management.