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		psd1 19 days ago \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: E-paper display reaches the realm of LCD screens Maybe, but LCD panels are a light source, so it's not apples-to-apples. I _perceive_ eink as higher contrast than any LCD.

pasc1878 19 days ago [–]

That is odd as I definitely do not perceive that.

My Kindle has much less contrast than my iPad, phone or computer - albeit I have brightness turned up.

I only use the Kindle as its battery will last over a day if reading my iPhone will not and also if reading in bright sunlight.

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