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Old 03-19-2026, 06:54 PM   #46
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^ I watch my TV from time to time with glasses that are effectively sunglasses. I am pleased with the experience.
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Old 03-20-2026, 07:02 AM   #47
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Personally, the color screen is a downgrade. It's akin to watching TV with sunglasses on.
4,096 colors provide significantly more information than 16 shades of gray; moreover, the reduced resolution is barely noticeable from a normal viewing distance, and the reduction in brightness caused by the filters can be compensated for by the front light.
For example, Osmand+ (maps) is hardly usable in grayscale, whereas Kaleido3 is perfectly usable.
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Old 03-20-2026, 08:34 AM   #48
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4,096 colors provide significantly more information than 16 shades of gray; moreover, the reduced resolution is barely noticeable from a normal viewing distance, and the reduction in brightness caused by the filters can be compensated for by the front light.
For example, Osmand+ (maps) is hardly usable in grayscale, whereas Kaleido3 is perfectly usable.
I like that in most cases, I don't need the light on. I don't want to have to turn on the light in situations where there is enough external light.

I do wish someone would figure out how to remove the color filter from the Libra Colour. Then all we'd need are patches to patch the color code.
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I like that in most cases, I don't need the light on.
But Tom Bodett doesn't care about that.
He's going to leave it on anyway.
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I like that in most cases, I don't need the light on. I don't want to have to turn on the light in situations where there is enough external light.

I do wish someone would figure out how to remove the color filter from the Libra Colour. Then all we'd need are patches to patch the color code.
Yes, it would be wonderful if I could just take off the color filter and toss it in the trash with today's eggshells, yesterday's beans, and a couple of dead rats. () Then (for the sake of discussion, assuming everything worked), I would have one HELL of an ebook reader!
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I do wish someone would figure out how to remove the color filter from the Libra Colour. Then all we'd need are patches to patch the color code.
And be able to remove capacitive touch, swap in IR, and remove the light guide?
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And be able to remove capacitive touch, swap in IR, and remove the light guide?
Leave the light. IR would be great.
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