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I voted eInk, mainly since it's easily readable under more lighting conditions. In truth, neither one bothers me. I don't try to read backlit LCD screens in glaring sunlight, and I don't try to read eInk (or reflective LCD) screens in total darkness. YMMV.
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cute picture
![]() but i think that in most cases, moderation and taking care is the key ![]() and while we're on the case of eyestrain, my dad gets on my case whenever he finds me reading (kindle) while my head is propped up on a pillow, not lying down, but not completely sitting up either. but my kindle is propped on my stomach, and they're on the same level. but he says my position will damage my eyes. is that true? ![]() |
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People in fact do get it. Some just get *it* differently.
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Nothing like a doctor advertising with zero scientific evidence or published studies to back up his claims. :roll eyes: http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/0...se-eye-strain/ |
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Why don't people just don't get it that not all are created equal? That not everybody thinks one technology is the best simply because others think so? E-ink isn't "the" best solution. It's the best solution for some. It's a good solution for others and a terrible solution for still another group. The same goes for LCD. Or for screensize. Or screen font. Or even ways of navigation through menus or form of the device itself. |
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Speaking of scientific evidence, I notice that no one has commented on this post, which quotes Russ Wilcox on the benefits of eInk vs. LCD. What say you? Does the evidence support Wilcox's points or not? |
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eInk all the way.
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I'm not sure where the evidence you are asking is, unless Wilcox and Eink Holdings, now PVI, have published some scientific results about them. He mentions parallax, for example. I'm sure some older LCD panels have that issue. But the iPhone 4 or Super AMOLED Plus screens don't. But maybe Wilcox does have scientific evidence to support his points. Hopefully it is better data than his marketing data, when he claimed eInk devices would outsell iPads in 2010. EInk sales in 2010 (12 months): 9-10 million iPad sales in 2010 (9 months) 14.8 million I have zero doubt many people find eInk to be more suitable for reading. And I have no reason to doubt some suffer from medical issues from reading on LCDs. I just don't believe there is scientific evidence that supports one technology over the other in all cases, nor that reading on any screens will necessitate a visit to the doctor. |
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I found it interesting that the c/net poll results were so close to the MobileRead results.
I can read on either for short periods of time but I can't relax and read for long periods of time on a LCD like I can with e-Ink. I don't need scientific studies to tell me which works better for me and I don't believe any "experts" that tell me it doesn't make a difference. I'll be happy to switch to a new technology if it works better but right now I wouldn't give up my e-ink reader. |
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I had a Sony 650 and replaced it with an iPad. I have found I enjoy reading on my iPad much more than I did on my Sony because it is easier to read and I read for longer periods of time. It seemed with the Sony I would struggle a bit to focus on the 'print' and my eyes would need a break after about an hour.
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I can, and have, read comfortably on either type of screen for hours at a time -- even with my aging eyes. The advantage of an e-ink reader for me is the much greater battery life.
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I don't know if I would call it "eye strain", but I do feel more comfortable reading from an e-ink device. It feels more relaxing, but I can't really pinpoint the cause. I do know that if I have to do a lot of intensive reading or studying then the e-ink screen wins hands down. Maybe it is just the long familiarity of reading books - the e-ink screen seems to reproduce this sensation really well (but without the need for a bookmark!). Perhaps we should do another poll with an age grouping as well? Maybe people who learnt to read on a computer screen learnt a different reading technique, but those who learnt only from books can't adjust so readily.
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I tend to be pretty sensitive to that which causes me stress, and if I am reading for a long duration, LCD definitely adds to the eye strain. It doesn't help that in many cases, I am reading under fluorescent lights which only adds to the strain. After a long session of reading, LCD makes me feel more tired and normally, I will have a slight headache. But if I am reading 15 minutes here and there, it doesn't really bother me. E-Ink, esp the new B&N Nook, is best for me. I spent 6 to 7 hours reading under fluorescent with no problem the other day on it.
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