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Spectralis · 01-06-2019, 01:43 PM

I use the Max 2 as a PC monitor for word processing and browsing. I'm not a coder so have no idea if this would work for that field. As a monitor the Max 2 is serviceable but not entirely ideal. The most annoying thing is the slow mouse movement. But it's just about tolerable. I changed my desktop to a white solid colour and text to black so it's easier to see. Some lighter coloured icons like windows folders needed to be changed to darker icons. Basically, anything that's too light will be hard to see on a light background and visa versa with darker objects. Therefore the less busy the screen the better. It's possible to crank up the contrast of the monitor app as well as on the computer until the desired balance is reached. If you don't want to use an LED screen due to eye trouble then you have few options except the Max 2. You can either wait until technology comes up with a different solution or get the Max 2. The choice is as basic as that atm. No amount of forum posts or probing questions will resolve that conundrum unfortunately. It's a pity we can't go down to our local tech shop and trail the Max 2 but that's not possible in most cases.

01-06-2019, 01:43 PM	#11
Spectralis Enthusiast Posts: 43 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2018 Device: Boox Max 2	I use the Max 2 as a PC monitor for word processing and browsing. I'm not a coder so have no idea if this would work for that field. As a monitor the Max 2 is serviceable but not entirely ideal. The most annoying thing is the slow mouse movement. But it's just about tolerable. I changed my desktop to a white solid colour and text to black so it's easier to see. Some lighter coloured icons like windows folders needed to be changed to darker icons. Basically, anything that's too light will be hard to see on a light background and visa versa with darker objects. Therefore the less busy the screen the better. It's possible to crank up the contrast of the monitor app as well as on the computer until the desired balance is reached. If you don't want to use an LED screen due to eye trouble then you have few options except the Max 2. You can either wait until technology comes up with a different solution or get the Max 2. The choice is as basic as that atm. No amount of forum posts or probing questions will resolve that conundrum unfortunately. It's a pity we can't go down to our local tech shop and trail the Max 2 but that's not possible in most cases.