I use an iPad with Amazon's Kindle software and I've downloaded over a dozen technical books. I'm happy with it for two reasons. First, the size and clarity of the screen makes it easy to read as long as you're indoors or out of the way of direct sunlight, which I tend to be when using my computer anyway (as the technical books are about programming). Second, I can use my device for more than just ebooks so I tend to carry it with me rather than having to make an extra effort to include a single-purpose device.
I can't read a computer screen for any length of time, but I can comfortably read an Amazon ebook on an iPad screen for long flights like last night's one from Adelaide to Perth. A worthy alternative. Jeff On Fri, Sep 3, 2010 at 3:46 PM, Ken Schaefer <k...@adopenstatic.com> wrote: > 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> > 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> wrote: > > On 3 September 2010 15:05, Simon Reed <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 >
