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Old 01-19-2016, 05:27 PM   #20
JSWolf
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Originally Posted by robko View Post
Models with frontlight tend to be newer/better screens. Reading on e-ink requires more light than paper IMHO. Built in front light will be more even and convenient than a clip on (no batteries ever to replace either). So yes, spend slightly more and stick with a frontlit version.
I disagree that a Carta screen with a font that has enough weight to it needs more light than a pBook. A lot of pBooks o not have much (if any) better contrast.

I've found depending on the light in the room, you can set the light to 2% and be able to read no problem.
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