One of the big advantages of E Ink based e-readers is that they display text perfectly in direct sunlight, as they are reflective displays – just like ordinary ink on paper. They have the same contrast ratio as a real book. The Kobo Clara HD does a solid job in direct sunlight and our most recent videos documents how great e-readers truly are. The Clara HD features an E-Ink … [Read more...] about Reading outdoors on the Kobo Clara HD is glorious
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Why Are e-Readers Great for Reading in the Sun?
I am sure everyone has run into the situation where you need to hunt around for a bit of shade and get out of direct sunlight to read on your phone or tablet. LCD screens tend to reflect light like nobodies business because the average screen has multiple layers. Serious readers often turn to their trusty Kindles or Nooks because E Ink enabled displays are easily readable even … [Read more...] about Why Are e-Readers Great for Reading in the Sun?
Butterfly Wings Key to Reducing Screen Glare
Everybody with a smartphone or tablet understands how difficult it is to read your screen in direct sunlight (or other situations where glare comes into play). It's one of the reasons I turn to my e-reader after all of this time, because at least it does a little better job --but there is no question that the resolution is lacking and it limits the usefulness of the device. … [Read more...] about Butterfly Wings Key to Reducing Screen Glare