08-10-2012, 01:13 PM | #31 |
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i dont like lighting on an eink screen.it just takes out the eink paper look and starts looking somewhat like a real screen.for me in the fight between the ability for the screen to like paper vs the ability to read at night the ability to like paper wins hands down,it is the uniqueness of an eink screen.if i really want to rea at night,i would:
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08-10-2012, 02:38 PM | #33 |
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i know but some contrast and paper look is lost with light on wich is the main feature of eink.i wouldnt trade night/low lit reading for some contrast and some paper look.for that i have my lighted cover.
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08-11-2012, 08:09 AM | #34 |
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How about touch versus buttons? I'm still on a K3 because I really want back/forward buttons like on the K3 because it makes it so easy to read with one hand and switch hands. Apart from that, hmm.. a better on/off/reboot switch than a K3. If it had a front light, there should be an on/off button for that too, or a light detector so that it isn't on (draining battery) during the day.
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08-11-2012, 10:04 AM | #35 |
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You don't have to trade night/low light lit reading, the device won't force you to use the light you can always keep it turned off.
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Isn't there a slight difference to the screen though? I am sure that I've read comments about the Nook that while the screen looks great with the light switched on, when the light isn't on the screen isn't quite as clear?
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08-11-2012, 10:45 AM | #37 |
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08-11-2012, 10:49 AM | #38 |
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Yes, any kind of light diffuser is going to have some negative impact on screen clarity. The worst example of that was the disastrous Sony PRS-700, which was the first eInk device to have a built-in light. It was great with the light on, but like reading through thick fog when the light was off.
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08-11-2012, 12:06 PM | #39 |
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i prefer touch.the buttons are not conveniently located.the current side buttons are on the very edge the bezel,but i rest my hands on the middle of the bezel.with touch screen it is no moving,just a matter of tilting the thumb.
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On the B&N Glow light, does the glow light turn on automatically when it is needed or do you need to push a button to turn it on?
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How much extra would you be willing to pay for the front light? I might pay $10 additional for that, don't think its really worth more than that. I am rather eager to see the new kindle pricing announcement for 2012 XMas season.
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