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Originally Posted by JohnDae
I'd argue also that so is lack of glare which is why book paper is rough and diffuse.
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The paper is rough and diffuse because it's cheaper. It also has a short life span compared to higher quality papers. Some books are printed on higher quality glossy paper (high kaolin content) as are quite a few magazines though using higher quality paper carries a weight and cost penalty.
Personally, the ability to carry a large number of books, the builtin frontlight and ability to adjust font size makes my ereader a far better choice compared to a dead tree book. What use is a higher contrast but unreadable page?