For me, the Kindle 3 falls at the first hurdle - Page 3

delphidb96 · 09-26-2010, 11:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by addikt

OP, I agree with you. It's quite hard to read on kindle 3 unless you have a lot of sunlight. I also feel the contrast is a bit too dark, it'd be nice if there was some way to lighten it up a bit. I've tried several font sizes and angles but get the same difficult to read feeling. I think Amazon will probably be able to improve on this with software updates.

Bull! If anyone has serious vision problems, I could understand this comment. If one's eyes are even remotely normal - I've got strong near-sightedness - then one can read in just about any light level. I routinely use a simple two-LED night lite to read in bed - and just about any typical 75W or better (or CFL equivalent) will do for average reading.

Derek

jlmwrite · 09-26-2010, 11:31 PM

Ok, so I'm probably still one of the newest Kindle owners here, but I feel my K3 is very readable. I have terrible nearsightedness combined with middle-aged guy near-vision loss and I don't have troubles reading my screen until it's so dark I can't read a print book either.

The lighted cover's LEDs aren't particularly bright but are definitely adequate for reading when the room is completely dark. I'm a tech geek from the late '70s (who would have rather done tech stuff instead of medicine) and still think e-ink technology is amazing!

Mr. Dalliard · 09-27-2010, 03:09 AM

I think the current level of grey is just right - the contrast is perfect.
Most paper backs do not use white paper anyway.

addikt · 09-27-2010, 08:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by delphidb96

Bull! If anyone has serious vision problems, I could understand this comment. If one's eyes are even remotely normal - I've got strong near-sightedness - then one can read in just about any light level. I routinely use a simple two-LED night lite to read in bed - and just about any typical 75W or better (or CFL equivalent) will do for average reading.

Derek

It's no bull. I have 20/20 vision. Your brain on the other hand does not seem to be remotely normal, going on a tirade just because someone has a different opinion to yours.

ChaseKR · 09-27-2010, 08:12 PM

I've found that in bright light, if you turn the Kindle at a 135° angle or so, the background appears completely white. It's a little tiring, but it works for me.

TallMomof2 · 09-27-2010, 10:43 PM

Re the newspaper situation: Pressdisplay.com sells exact copies of many newspapers. They are downloadable in mobi format for the Kindle. You get everything, including the ads.

Lazer · 09-28-2010, 12:46 PM

I just don't get a lot of this thread.

I say this because when I read a paper book, I use reading glasses but when using my Kindle, with the same font setting as a paper book, I don't feel the need for my glasses..... the Kindle (IN MY OPINION WITH MY EYE SIGHT), is much easier to read than a book.

desertgrandma · 09-28-2010, 12:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lazer

I just don't get a lot of this thread.

I say this because when I read a paper book, I use reading glasses but when using my Kindle, with the same font setting as a paper book, I don't feel the need for my glasses..... the Kindle (IN MY OPINION WITH MY EYE SIGHT), is much easier to read than a book.

Not to worry, Lazer. Some people just can't be satisfied no matter what.

ManosHandsOfFate · 09-28-2010, 02:14 PM

All that bleach used to make paper white is killing Mother Earth!

Hark! I hear her dying gasp.

And also, I find the background is less gray the brighter the light.

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09-26-2010, 11:31 PM	#32
jlmwrite Zealot Posts: 143 Karma: 13398 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Golden, Colorado Device: Samsung Tab S8.4, Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge	Ok, so I'm probably still one of the newest Kindle owners here, but I feel my K3 is very readable. I have terrible nearsightedness combined with middle-aged guy near-vision loss and I don't have troubles reading my screen until it's so dark I can't read a print book either. The lighted cover's LEDs aren't particularly bright but are definitely adequate for reading when the room is completely dark. I'm a tech geek from the late '70s (who would have rather done tech stuff instead of medicine) and still think e-ink technology is amazing!

09-27-2010, 03:09 AM	#33
Mr. Dalliard Zealot Posts: 143 Karma: 35 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Osaka, Japan Device: Kindle 3	I think the current level of grey is just right - the contrast is perfect. Most paper backs do not use white paper anyway.

09-27-2010, 08:12 PM	#35
ChaseKR Connoisseur Posts: 85 Karma: 12 Join Date: Mar 2009 Device: Kindle 4 Touch, iPad 1 3G	I've found that in bright light, if you turn the Kindle at a 135° angle or so, the background appears completely white. It's a little tiring, but it works for me.

09-27-2010, 10:43 PM	#36
TallMomof2 Kindlephilia Posts: 2,017 Karma: 1139255 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Snowpacolypse 2010 Device: Too many to count	Re the newspaper situation: Pressdisplay.com sells exact copies of many newspapers. They are downloadable in mobi format for the Kindle. You get everything, including the ads.

09-28-2010, 12:46 PM	#37
Lazer Groupie Posts: 174 Karma: 1498858 Join Date: Aug 2010 Device: Kindle 3	I just don't get a lot of this thread. I say this because when I read a paper book, I use reading glasses but when using my Kindle, with the same font setting as a paper book, I don't feel the need for my glasses..... the Kindle (IN MY OPINION WITH MY EYE SIGHT), is much easier to read than a book.

09-28-2010, 02:14 PM	#39
ManosHandsOfFate Addict Posts: 298 Karma: 1537324 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Chicago Device: Nook, K3, Fire, Nexus 7	All that bleach used to make paper white is killing Mother Earth! Hark! I hear her dying gasp. And also, I find the background is less gray the brighter the light.

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