Thread: Liquavista: Threat to E-Ink?
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Old 01-11-2010, 04:42 PM   #24
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Originally Posted by Archergal5219 View Post
I never really thought e-ink was a great solution for readers. About all it really has going for it is low battery consumption. Some folks really like the print quality, but I find it slow and low-contrast-y and.

That's why I really like reading on my old Palm device or netbook. Sometimes I really like to change background/type colors. And page turns are so fast I don't always see them.

I ALWAYS see the page turns on my Sony.
I agree... The pageturns on my palm are instant, which makes the e-ink seem excruciatingly slow.. Also I read on night shifts and the backlit display just can't be beaten by the book light I bought for my Hanvon..
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