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Originally Posted by Sonist
I just placed my iLiad BE next to the K2, and the iLiad BE appears noticeably more readable.
The background is of the same shade, but the text on the iLiad is definitely darker, thus making it easier to read.
My experience might be different, since it's a new iLiad, with the Vizplex screen. But, side-by side, the iLiad BE definitely has better contrast than the K2 (the iLiad BE is as good as the PRS-505.)
I really hope the Kindle 2 gets darker text in the next software update.
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I am really finding it interesting that the font itself can have such a huge impact. Were both devices using the same font? Do you have any idea why it is that way? I know this can all be subjective but at the same time I've read more people mention that some fonts seem to offer more contrast.
I am thinking it might be because some fonts are created to draw more of the black beads to the surface. Maybe because that particular font is a heavier weight? Or maybe is it something firmware related as they all are said to use the same displays since only one company is producing displays commercially right now?
It is possible that the device makers are also building their own font set since licensing fonts can be very expensive long term. I say that because we recently watched the movie documentary Helvetica. I had never even considered the importance of font design nor had I appreciated the complexity of licensing the use of a font in commercial works. I do highly recommend that move to anyone interested in reading, language or how communication evolves. I thought I would have been bored by the movie but was actually completely into it after five minutes.
But if the a font does not look the same on two different brand devices and it is indeed the same font, then it seems to me, there is something in the hardware or firmware causing the this variation. I would be interested to see someone do a sample of say 100 of each brand and model to see if there are variations between like devices let alone brands.