Looking for inexpensive e-reader w/ good collection management - Page 2

HarryT · 09-27-2011, 03:12 PM

For almost everyone, the flash is a complete non-issue. After an hour of using an eInk device your brain just "filters it out" and you stop even being consciously aware of it.

ScalyFreak · 09-27-2011, 03:39 PM

I compare the "flash" to turning the page in a printed paper book. That never bothered me or interfered with reading, and it's a lot slower.

twowheels · 09-27-2011, 03:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ScalyFreak

I compare the "flash" to turning the page in a printed paper book. That never bothered me or interfered with reading, and it's a lot slower.

Yeah, consider it the Kindle's page turn animation. :-)

I honestly do not notice it anymore... as others have said, it took about an hour to forget about it.

flourish · 09-27-2011, 04:25 PM

Another question....what is a reasonable amount of time to expect for an e-reader's lifespan? Would an E-ink display hold up in the long run better than a LCD display, or vice versa? Until now I've been looking exclusively at E-ink displays, but if a LCD display doesn't cause eyestrain either and is durable I might expand my list of possible options.

(This is why I hate lots of choices, lol. I'm constantly second guessing myself.)

ProfCrash · 09-27-2011, 06:12 PM

I know folks who are still using K1's and they are working just fine. If you treat an e-reader the same way you treat a laptop, ie protect the screen and don't be too rough with the device, it can last a long time.

ucfgrad93 · 09-27-2011, 11:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flourish

Another question....what is a reasonable amount of time to expect for an e-reader's lifespan? Would an E-ink display hold up in the long run better than a LCD display, or vice versa? Until now I've been looking exclusively at E-ink displays, but if a LCD display doesn't cause eyestrain either and is durable I might expand my list of possible options.

(This is why I hate lots of choices, lol. I'm constantly second guessing myself.)

I used a K2 regularly for 18 months without any problems. I think it is safe to say, you will want a new device before the e-ink screen wears out.

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09-27-2011, 03:12 PM	#16
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383099 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	For almost everyone, the flash is a complete non-issue. After an hour of using an eInk device your brain just "filters it out" and you stop even being consciously aware of it.

09-27-2011, 03:39 PM	#17
ScalyFreak Sith Wannabe Posts: 2,034 Karma: 8017430 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: I'm not sure... it's kind of dark. Device: Galaxy Note 4, Kobo Aura H2O, Kindle Fire HD, Aluratek Libre	I compare the "flash" to turning the page in a printed paper book. That never bothered me or interfered with reading, and it's a lot slower.

09-27-2011, 04:25 PM	#19
flourish Enthusiast Posts: 25 Karma: 4296 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: somewhere in Dixie Device: kindle NT, Samsung galaxy reverb	Another question....what is a reasonable amount of time to expect for an e-reader's lifespan? Would an E-ink display hold up in the long run better than a LCD display, or vice versa? Until now I've been looking exclusively at E-ink displays, but if a LCD display doesn't cause eyestrain either and is durable I might expand my list of possible options. (This is why I hate lots of choices, lol. I'm constantly second guessing myself.)

09-27-2011, 06:12 PM	#20
ProfCrash Tea Enthusiast Posts: 8,554 Karma: 75384937 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Somewhere in the USA Device: Kindle1, Kindle DX Graphite, K3 3G, IPad 3, PW2	I know folks who are still using K1's and they are working just fine. If you treat an e-reader the same way you treat a laptop, ie protect the screen and don't be too rough with the device, it can last a long time.

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