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Originally Posted by JohnDae
I make some observations based on couple of weeks of experience with modern e-ink e-paper E-reader device.
Generally, the readability is much better than other display technologies but still ways off from ink on paper.
First, the 'white' is gray which means much more light is necessary to read compared to white or creamy yellow book paper. This often means I have to setup special lighting to read whereas a book would be fine as is.
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I agree. Even decades old aged mass market paperbacks have better contrast. But only one company is making these screens, and with a monopoly there is no pressure to innovate. It has been several years since they have improved their screen. And even that was just a minor uptick in contrast.
And as you can see from the replies here, even people so passionate about ereaders that they would regularly post on this forum don't care. The band-aid that is the frontlight is good enough for them that they don't seem to want anything better. So what incentive does Eink have to make a great screen? None. So don't expect this to change ever.