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Originally Posted by Athropos
I have never used an e-reader with a flush screen, so is it a good or a bad thing?
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The main issue is that a flush touch screen can't use infra-red for the touch system, and so that means a capacitive layer has to be added to the screen. Possibly also an extra layer to protect against scratches, since the screen is no longer protected by being recessed.
One result is a less sharp screen, which was apparent when comparing the original Aura (which had a flush screen with capacitive touch) to the older Glo (which had a recessed screen with infra-red touch.)
Another issue it the colour variation problems (pink and green hues) that occur on Kindle devices which are possibly related to uneven thickness of the capacitive layer.