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Originally Posted by robinson
I'll also wager that many people's probs with LCD comes from the type of screen they have-- gloss or matte-- and the lighting conditions they're working under--rather than the LCD per se.
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Well, IPS/PVA vs. TN is probably a bigger factor.
But one thing you need to keep in mind is, using a handheld device is very different from reading a fixed screen. When using a desktop monitor or a laptop, you can adjust the display angle independently of everything else. So you are using the display at close to optimal angle. Well, within +/- 20 degrees of it, surely.
On the other hand, with a handheld device, you can't adjust the screen to an arbitrary angle. Often times, what feels most comfortable to your arms (i.e. comfortable to hold, and comfortable to write/touch on) doesn't feel comfortable to your eyes. And if you decide to set your tablet device on a desk or table, then it's worse still - you certainly won't be looking straight down at it.
I'm convinced that this is one major reason why eInk has the reputation of being "easy on the eyes" - because it maintains good contrast even when viewed at an angle.