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Originally Posted by netseeker
Nobody said that CRTs would be better than LCDs.  But if you have to use LCDs the whole day and you have sensitive eyes than it *can* cause eyestrain. (I know it because it happens to me every now and then) |
I read somewhere that when people use computers, they tend to blink a lot less, which dries the eyes' surface (I don't know how to translate "córnea") and causes irritation, like sand in the eye.
This used to happen to me quite a lot (I work all day in front of 2 screens, and LOVE to play games at home), but then I learned to pause every now and then, blink a lot, stare in the distance, etc. and never had a problem anymore.
About the LCD-eInk discussion, having one of each type, I must say that I use both in very distinc situations: my PRS-505 during the day, mostly because it's light and handy, and the REB 1200 at night (in bed, the backlight is a must have!) or when color is desirable (magazines, graphics, photos, comics).
But IMHO, the eInk IS the future. I don't see an LCD device coming close to the autonomy of an eInk.
What I would like was a color eInk reader! Shipped worldwide! At affordable prices! Wi-fi wouldn't hurt. And note-taking. Handwriting recognition. Multi-dictionary support. And that burned fat. (Now, THAT would be a feature!!
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Damn! I want one of those Star Trek (TNG) thingies!