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Old 10-12-2017, 04:47 PM   #25
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Device: Oasis 2, Voyage, Paperwhite 2, Kindle Touch, Kindle Keyboard, iPad Pro
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Originally Posted by tomsem View Post
I find the text (in good lighting) more contrast-y than my Paperwhite 3 (no light guide and capacitative layer in the way) and it is a good value for the price (often as little as $50). Until Oasis 2 perhaps it was the thing to take to the beach and not worry about damaging it.
The base Kindle model does still have a touch layer on there, which does reduce clarity a bit. You have to go back to the Kindle Touch for a "bare" E-ink display, because that one used the IR touch. But I agree... if you get a good copy of that panel, it's very clear! Great device even today.
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