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Old 09-30-2021, 07:25 AM   #8
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Originally Posted by junioryoudare View Post
what would be the point of having no backlight, in 2021 though? does "not having" a backlight make e-ink screens better or something else? I am just curious, do not have much knowledge on the subject btw.
Having a built in front/side light adds another layer to the "screen".

And, eink screens do not have backlights. The screens are opaque, so light cannot shine through.
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