Thread: DR800 in direct sunlight
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Old 02-01-2010, 01:21 AM   #2
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Originally Posted by al35 View Post
A question to the lucky owners of the DR800 -- did you notice any fading of the text in direct sunlight, as it happens with many other e-ink screens? I'm just wondering if the technology of the screens improved since my Sony 505 (mine fades a lot in the sun), or does the DR800 have the same problem. Thanks!
I think the problem with text fading is more optical illusion than anything else. The light source is so strong that it highlights the fact that the text you are looking at isn't really "black", it's more a really, really dark gray. In dimmer light such as lamp light or just natural daytime light indoors or in shade, the text looks blacker. With the full brightness of the sun, your eyes perceive it for what it really is, and that makes it look like it "fades." If I'm correct, you will encounter this issue with all e-ink screens, not just the Sony.
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