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Originally Posted by tracey1
That's why I don't need a front light on my E reader because I never read in the dark, ambient light/ over head light is enough for me.
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I guess that's where we differ. In the evening, when it is dark outside, I have lights on inside, but usually not set to a level where it would be comfortable to read. So, if I want to read a paper book or use my Max, which doesn't have a built in light, I need to turn on a reading light. If I then decide to switch positions, I often need to adjust the position of the reading lamp as well.
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Originally Posted by tracey1
I understand that it's different from a backlight but it can be still problematic for people with sensitive eyes because you look directly at it for a longer period of time. Ambient light or overhead light is different because you don't focus on it or look directly at it.
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A white/off white paper page will reflect the light that is bouncing off it back into your eyes. That is why reading a book in direct sunlight can sometimes be a bit dazzling and overwhelming.
It would seem that you keep the ambient light in your home at a brighter level than I would keep it. I prefer not to light up the entire room to such a degree if I only need that kind of lighting in a small area.
The other thing about every lighted ereader I've had is that you can control the level of the light. Mine is usually less than 20%. I can't imagine ever needing it at 100%, but, I suppose, eyes vary greatly in their sensitivity to light.
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Originally Posted by tracey1
All this could be easily resolved though by simply leaving it to the consumer/reader whether he or she wants to turn the front light on. No idea why they don't it that way.
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I don't believe I've ever had a lighted ereader where one couldn't switch off the light. Perhaps because I've never had a Kindle. Not sure why anyone would make an ereader where you couldn't turn off the light. Bizarre.