Thread: iPad Ipad is not an ereader, the display is not for reading
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Old 02-06-2010, 03:18 AM   #39
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Originally Posted by KenK View Post
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.
I believe this is one of the selling points for the iPad. Having a great viewing angle due to the IPS-screen compared to a normal LCD-display.

IPS - in-plane switching.... the liquid crystals are aligned horizontally instead of on an angle. This process greatly increases vertical viewing angles.
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