Thread: Dedicated E-Readers: They're History
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Old 06-29-2010, 05:03 PM   #133
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Originally Posted by BenLee View Post
I agree that the reading tech is not the only factor that determines who comes out on top. There's a slew of factors.

But I think whoever thinks that LCD is superior to e-ink for the purpose of reading (and reading alone) will find it very hard to make a compelling argument. E-ink is simply better to the mechanics of reading, not for games, or apps, or anything else....for just reading. And I think that most people would agree with this. Your eyes feel more comfortable reading e-ink for a sustained period of hours than it does an LCD screen. I work on a computer all day and I can't wait to stare at something with no glare like a Kindle. Aside from wanting color, I see very little reason why LCD would be superior for reading purposes. Can someone explain?
Well, for one, not all LCD is like your computer monitor. Reflective LCD has no backlight and has similar (measurements say superior) contrast to e-ink. And it is the backlit display that tires your eyes.

YMMV.
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