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Old 12-02-2009, 09:57 PM   #72
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Originally Posted by zacheryjensen View Post
This is a myth, that's not what causes eye strain on computer screens.
Thanks for the lecture. My eyes don't feel it's a myth (and I do know where the ctrl-+ keys are located). In my experience, backlit text sources -- such as computer screens -- are tiring; the e-ink device I am using is not. It's empirical, I suppose, but it's also my reality, and will guide future choices of devices.

I really like the single-purpose e-ink reader. I can also see the benefits of a Google Android device down the road -- I use the OS on an HTC Dream which is very impressive -- touch screens, live Internet, interacting with others whilst reading, using live Google Maps and GPS to find my way to the nearest bookstore (!). But, you know, what I like about b&w e-ink is how crisp it is and, well, how book-like the reading experience is. That's all I am really applauding.
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