Screen contrast

DrDk · 03-04-2010, 05:40 AM

Hello,

I am looking to buy an e- book reader.
I have seen an Irivers story,
I am worried that I will not be able to put up with the low contrast of E ink.
Is the Jetbook a better option?
I mainly read in bed and need to read a larger than normal font size. I am running out of large print options at my local library.
I am thinking that the 5 " Jetbook in landscape mode may give a "brihter" contrast than e-ink.
Any thoughts?

Thanks DrDK

steven522 · 03-04-2010, 06:29 AM

I don't have any other readers to compare it to, but the jetbook does have a very crisp and clear screen. I would say it is just as easy to read as a regular paperback under the same settings (room lighting).

GhostHawk · 03-04-2010, 08:26 AM

https://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=74902

Watch the video, he has a lot of different ereaders there. Near the end he gives a pretty good shot of the Jetbook. (along with a pretty good recomendation)

In my opinion, this is an incredible piece of video that everyone looking to buy an ereader should see.

Good luck making what can be a tough choice.

Kris777 · 03-04-2010, 11:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by steven522

I don't have any other readers to compare it to, but the jetbook does have a very crisp and clear screen. I would say it is just as easy to read as a regular paperback under the same settings (room lighting).

I agree. I compared jetBook screen with Sony 300 and PocketBook e-ink screens and I like jetBook screen more.
This link has more details about jetBook and jetBook-Lite screen
https://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=45593

03-04-2010, 05:40 AM	#1
DrDk Member Posts: 18 Karma: 10 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Australia Device: A81	Screen contrast Hello, I am looking to buy an e- book reader. I have seen an Irivers story, I am worried that I will not be able to put up with the low contrast of E ink. Is the Jetbook a better option? I mainly read in bed and need to read a larger than normal font size. I am running out of large print options at my local library. I am thinking that the 5 " Jetbook in landscape mode may give a "brihter" contrast than e-ink. Any thoughts? Thanks DrDK

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steven522 binomial: homo legentem Posts: 1,061 Karma: 25222222 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Alabama, USA Device: iriver Story HD; Archos 80 G9	I don't have any other readers to compare it to, but the jetbook does have a very crisp and clear screen. I would say it is just as easy to read as a regular paperback under the same settings (room lighting).

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GhostHawk Data Privateer! Posts: 586 Karma: 62887 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Fargo ND Device: Ectaco Jetbook& Jetbook Lite	https://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=74902 Watch the video, he has a lot of different ereaders there. Near the end he gives a pretty good shot of the Jetbook. (along with a pretty good recomendation) In my opinion, this is an incredible piece of video that everyone looking to buy an ereader should see. Good luck making what can be a tough choice.

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