Thread: Can you read complete books on an LCD screens?
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Old 05-06-2021, 11:42 AM   #43
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Originally Posted by John F View Post
I don't consider it an "Apple to oranges" comparison. They both have lights. There are comparable sizes now. I could see discomfort due to weight or form factor, but there seems to be an abundance of reports of eye fatigue from LCD. Is it refresh rates? Light level? ...
Apples to Oranges

Front Light vs. Back Light: Why Front Lights Are Eye-friendly

The direction the light is coming from, the type of light and the screen are all significant factors. The above article is from an e-ink vendor (BOOX), but does not make the points any less valid.

See Also
LCD vs. e-ink: The eyestrain debate
Reading on LCD vs e-Ink displays: effects on fatigue and visual strain
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