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Old 08-06-2019, 07:03 PM   #16
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Old 08-09-2019, 10:35 AM   #18
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Maybe it's just how it looks on my computer screen, but the screenshot Kyrilson posted appears so low-contrast as to be very difficult to read.

I wish the Overdrive app had more adjustments for appearance. Most of my reading is library books and the Overdrive app has 3 color settings - white-on-black, black-on-white, and sepia. Sepia sounds like a good idea but the regular fonts don't provide enough contrast while the bold fonts are too bold (at least for my eyes). I don't like white-on-black. The basic black-on-white is the most readable (for me) but the white background makes it feel like I am looking into a light unless I turn the brightness so far down that contrast is lost. Also, it doesn't go dim enough for reading in a dark room (if I want to read in bed.)

Maybe someday Overdrive will add more options. For now, I am sticking with basic black-on-white e-ink, even though it does mean carrying two devices.
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Old 08-09-2019, 11:08 AM   #19
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Maybe it's just how it looks on my computer screen, but the screenshot Kyrilson posted appears so low-contrast as to be very difficult to read.
The low contrast on dark backgrounds are nice when the room is dark. Also, you can't tell what light level is being used by the screen shot. You can crank up the light on a low contrast color scheme to uncomfortable levels. Not that you would.
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Old 08-15-2019, 05:34 PM   #20
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This is my current favorite background and foreground color combo. I have it set as my night mode, but I use it most all of the time. It’s a nice low contrast combination, very easy on the eyes.

I tried to show this at 1% light setting, but iOS screen capture doesn’t pay attention to the light setting.

With FBReader as my app of choice, I can slide my finger up and down the screen to adjust the lighting such that it’s always comfortable. 1% in total darkness, very readable without disturbing my wife sleeping next to me.

Outside I’d probably go with black on white....but I don’t read outside that much.
That's really nice. I like the dark grey background (as opposed to black) along with the light grey text (as opposed to white). Very easy on the eyes.

Do you have any tips for reducing eyestrain for normal black text on white daylight reading? (besides the usual blue light removal and reading mode)

I'm trying to decide whether to get an e-reader or a tablet. If I can reduce the eyestrain on a tablet and get it even somewhat close to what an e-reader would be, that would probably sway me towards a tablet.
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Old 08-15-2019, 08:47 PM   #21
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I find a tablet far easier on the eyes than a book (I don’t have an eInk reader). White on black can certainly be fine if you turn the brightness down. That’s really the key, keeping the tablet within a reasonable range of the ambient light in the room.

YMMV - you really need to try for yourself because no one else's experience will dictate how YOU will feel.

I don’t read outside in the sunlight much. If you do, you may be better served with an eInk reader. But I do occasionally read outside and can do so with my tablet.

Also, if you don’t have daily access to electricity- you might want an eInk reader. If, however, you can plug your tablet in at night....you will have no problems ��
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YMMV - you really need to try for yourself because no one else's experience will dictate how YOU will feel.
Amen! Everyone's eyes are different. Many people can read comfortably on LCD tablets; some of us couldn't get it to work without eyestrain. You won't know for sure until you try it yourself.

Maybe some of your friends or family members have tablets or e-ink readers that you could try out in conditions like where you would actually read (living room? dark bedroom? outdoors?) before shopping to get an idea of what you might like.
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I actually enjoy having the lightest brown as a background with very black letters. I use this on MoonReader on my tablet for the few things I read there. I mostly read on ereaders however.
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Old 08-17-2019, 07:20 PM   #24
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Maybe it's just how it looks on my computer screen, but the screenshot Kyrilson posted appears so low-contrast as to be very difficult to read.

I wish the Overdrive app had more adjustments for appearance. Most of my reading is library books and the Overdrive app has 3 color settings - white-on-black, black-on-white, and sepia. Sepia sounds like a good idea but the regular fonts don't provide enough contrast while the bold fonts are too bold (at least for my eyes). I don't like white-on-black. The basic black-on-white is the most readable (for me) but the white background makes it feel like I am looking into a light unless I turn the brightness so far down that contrast is lost. Also, it doesn't go dim enough for reading in a dark room (if I want to read in bed.)

Maybe someday Overdrive will add more options. For now, I am sticking with basic black-on-white e-ink, even though it does mean carrying two devices.
Yeah, this is mainly my low-light settings. During the day I have the same background, but a lighter text font that's more of an off cream color. It definitely stands out more then. But at night, the one I posted works well for me.
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On my ereader I use a black font on a white background and adjust the light as required. On my computer, using Calibre's viewer, I use a parchment background (See attached) with a black font.

On my phone or tablet I use the background in Moon+Reader seen here (see attached) with a black font.
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On my ereader I use a black font on a white background and adjust the light as required. On my computer, using Calibre's viewer, I use a parchment background (See attached) with a black font.

On my phone or tablet I use the background in Moon+Reader seen here (see attached) with a black font.
You like that gradient?
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I prefer not to read on a tablet, but yes that gradient and adjusting the brightness works fine for me.
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I think that gradient background would just distract me. But glad it works for you.

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Resembles my habit of reading contrasts. Black and white has an unmatched combination as compared to other colors. Sadly, i couldn't permanently transform my device browsing interface to black background. Any app you'd like to recommend (must not show ads). PS: android user.
I use fbreader as it's Android and iOS. Seems to do new features on Android first. There is a free and paid version
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...Any app you'd like to recommend (must not show ads). PS: android user.
PocketBook - is free, no ads.
Moon+ Reader Pro - currently 50% discounted in the Play Store (free non-Pro version has ads, Pro version does not).

Both give 8 bit RGB control over text and background color that persists (so 16,777,216 color possibilities for each of text and background, including black and white). PocketBook also allows one to create own background textures to use (it also supplies a couple to try), but which I have not felt the need to use.

I have both and periodically tested many others, but PocketBook is my personal preference.
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