I have a Samsung phone that has an AMOLED screen, and it’s only marginally better than an LED screen for outdoor use. It’s still completely different to e-Ink.
Cheers Ken From: ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com [mailto:ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com] On Behalf Of mike smith Sent: Friday, 3 September 2010 2:49 PM To: ozDotNet Subject: Re: verdict on kindle/ebook reader? On 3 September 2010 16:21, Simon Reed <simon.spectre.l...@gmail.com<mailto:simon.spectre.l...@gmail.com>> wrote: Can't comment on AMOLED as I haven't used one before but I would think as the device is still a light generating source as opposed to a eInk which requires another source to read the same strain would occur. However I know people who have no issue with reading from a standard lcd for hours on end which would drive me insane. LCD backlit isn't so good in daylight. AMOLED is better - but transflective devices are better again. For anyone looking I would say beg, borrow or steal one of each variety before buying and go with what suits (note I am not endorsing stealing :) ). How energy efficient are the new AMOLED devices anyway? Better than backlit. I'm thinking it's a question like 'how many pages from an inkjet cartridge' - in that it depends how much of the screen is on. Unlike backlighting, which requires the backlight to all be on. On Fri, Sep 3, 2010 at 2:12 PM, mike smith <meski...@gmail.com<mailto:meski...@gmail.com>> wrote: On 3 September 2010 15:05, Simon Reed <simon.spectre.l...@gmail.com<mailto:simon.spectre.l...@gmail.com>> wrote: +1 agree with Ken Also compared to a backlit device such as an iPad or tablet I find the eye strain considerably less especially when reading for long periods. Battery life on Kindle is also comparable to the Sony's month, but as Ken mentioned it is more to do with page turns. What about compared to AMOLED devices? I find them better to read on than backlit, but haven't tried an electric ink device. -- Meski "Going to Starbucks for coffee is like going to prison for sex. Sure, you'll get it, but it's going to be rough" - Adam Hills -- Meski "Going to Starbucks for coffee is like going to prison for sex. Sure, you'll get it, but it's going to be rough" - Adam Hills
