Contrast

zork40 · 03-09-2009, 01:16 PM

I've been thinking of getting an e-reader for awhile, but I'm wondering if contrast is an issue at all? I've noticed that due to the technology of e-ink, the background isn't a clear white but instead a light gray. For those that have a reader, is it easy to get used to that?

pilotbob · 03-09-2009, 01:17 PM

It is a very personal thing. But, the majority of people have no problem with it.

Some, can't get over it and claim eInk is "nothing like reading on paper".

BOb

daffy4u · 03-09-2009, 01:20 PM

I have no issues with the contrast on Kindle 1 or Kindle 2. In fact, I have only read *one* paper book since I received my Kindle 1 last April (because it wasn't available as an ebook). I much prefer the reading experience of e-ink over paper. If you're looking at a Kindle (it's listed as your device), if you order it from Amazon, you have 30 days to play with it. If you don't like it, you can get your money back.

desertgrandma · 03-09-2009, 01:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zork40

I've been thinking of getting an e-reader for awhile, but I'm wondering if contrast is an issue at all? I've noticed that due to the technology of e-ink, the background isn't a clear white but instead a light gray. For those that have a reader, is it easy to get used to that?

Welcome to MobileRead, Zork.

I have a Kindle 1, and have never had a problem 'getting used to it.' It reads beautifully, no eye strain.

I have heard complaints about the Kindle 2, however, the contrasts doesn't seem to be a great.

However, may new owners also love their K's.......just remember you always have a 30 day, no questions asked guarantee. All you pay is return postage.

zork40 · 03-09-2009, 01:25 PM

Man, you guys are fast.

Thanks for the info.
I have another question, but I'll post that in a new thread as it's unrelated.

03-09-2009, 01:16 PM	#1
zork40 Junior Member Posts: 9 Karma: 10 Join Date: Mar 2009 Device: Kindle	Contrast I've been thinking of getting an e-reader for awhile, but I'm wondering if contrast is an issue at all? I've noticed that due to the technology of e-ink, the background isn't a clear white but instead a light gray. For those that have a reader, is it easy to get used to that?

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03-09-2009, 01:17 PM	#2
pilotbob Grand Sorcerer Posts: 19,832 Karma: 11844413 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tampa, FL USA Device: Kindle Touch	It is a very personal thing. But, the majority of people have no problem with it. Some, can't get over it and claim eInk is "nothing like reading on paper". BOb

03-09-2009, 01:20 PM	#3
daffy4u I'm Super Kindle-icious Posts: 6,734 Karma: 2434103 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Long Drive, Calinadia Candafornia Device: KDXG, KT, Oasis	I have no issues with the contrast on Kindle 1 or Kindle 2. In fact, I have only read one paper book since I received my Kindle 1 last April (because it wasn't available as an ebook). I much prefer the reading experience of e-ink over paper. If you're looking at a Kindle (it's listed as your device), if you order it from Amazon, you have 30 days to play with it. If you don't like it, you can get your money back.

03-09-2009, 01:25 PM	#5
zork40 Junior Member Posts: 9 Karma: 10 Join Date: Mar 2009 Device: Kindle	Man, you guys are fast. Thanks for the info. I have another question, but I'll post that in a new thread as it's unrelated.

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