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Originally Posted by BearMountainBooks
As for the e-ink/opaque versus backlighting--yes, I know the current technology doesn't allow for backlighting. My point was that something should be invented that DOES allow for both. Obviously it won't be e-ink as we know it; it'll have to be some ultra cool device invented by aliens whose technology is more advanced than ours...our just a couple of guys in a garage (which seems to be where most really cool inventions happen--something about gasoline fumes, I wonder??)
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Sorry, garages and aliens are right out. The material would have to be something that severely bends several laws of optics, since it would have to be highly reflective when off, and highly emissive when on. In general, for an opaque material, emissivity+reflectivity=1.0. There are a few exceptions, but not many, and none I know of are helpful.
The best suggestion I've ever heard of is a reflective roller shade (or some equivalent) that slides down between the backlight and an active LCD panel. Me, I'll stick with two devices, a PDA and a reflective screen.
If you prefer reflective screens like eInk, buy a reading light. Besides, your mother told you not to read in a dark room, you'll ruin your eyes. And eat more roughage, too. And...
Regards,
Jack Tingle