Originally Posted by Batwing:
“That's a personal preference. In fact, it can be argued that LCD screens are superior as people are much more likely to read under conditions of low lighting than outside under a bright sun, the only area where e-readers have an obvious advantage.
LCD screens like on the new iPad are fantastic for reading as text is pin sharp and all book stores are available on it, unlike a dedicated e-reader that is essentially fixed to just one store.”
Originally Posted by stud u like:
“Is it? You can't see it in the dark.”
Personal preference yes, but it have been proved that the built in light from LCD screens, could strain eyes more than E-ink.
A work colleague have a binatone e-reader, which he loves, that is LCd and he can read it for hours, now I borrowed a Ipad for a couple of days, and it started to affect my eyes after a hour.
A E-ink reader is suppose to resemble a page of a book, you don't have built in lighting in on a book. I got myself a little LED light that clips onto the Kobo and it does a great job.
The other problem with LCD readers is when you are out in the sun, you can hardly see the things, well I can't anyway, I find it difficult to see my phone sometimes in bright sunlight.
One massive advantage with E-ink readers, battery life, I can charge up my reader and I don't have to bother again for weeks, Ideal if I go any where for a few days, not that I have for a while.
As been said it is personal preferences, Just the same as some people prefer the Kindle to the Kobo and vice versa.
I must admit, the Kindle do seems to have a whiter display than my Kobo.