E-ink displays are functionally equivalent to paper. You won't get a headache from reading them; they aren't backlit. You really ought to try one before you make up your mind, you know; what is the worst that can happen? It's not like they put mind control chips in the things.
Look, if you've tried one out for a while and it's not your thing, that's cool. But your reasons are the same ones I used before I used an ereader, so I'm suspicious of your familiarity with them.
A bit of anecdotal evidence: when I got my migraines, I couldn't use my computer at all. Even the screen dimmed to its lowest setting was way too bright for me. I got through them with my sony reader. Trust me on the headaches bit.
Look, if you've tried one out for a while and it's not your thing, that's cool. But your reasons are the same ones I used before I used an ereader, so I'm suspicious of your familiarity with them.
A bit of anecdotal evidence: when I got my migraines, I couldn't use my computer at all. Even the screen dimmed to its lowest setting was way too bright for me. I got through them with my sony reader. Trust me on the headaches bit.
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This message last edited by Ghavrel on 04/02/2011 at 08:41:18 AM
Kindle or Nook?
31/01/2011 03:41:20 AM
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My thoughts.
31/01/2011 12:12:01 PM
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Re: My thoughts.
31/01/2011 07:13:28 PM
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Just make sure you look at your library's Online selection first.
01/02/2011 01:43:49 AM
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Books bought from Barnes and Noble do have DRM.
01/02/2011 01:39:54 AM
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I asked this same question a few months ago.
01/02/2011 05:31:20 AM
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you don't need batteries with real books *NM*
01/02/2011 10:50:30 PM
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And you don't need bookshelves with ereaders.
01/02/2011 11:06:39 PM
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Which is more irritating, bookshelves taking up space or running out of batteries while reading?
02/02/2011 10:57:50 PM
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Bookshelves taking up space.
03/02/2011 06:10:54 AM
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Re: Bookshelves taking up space.
03/02/2011 07:45:34 AM
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I was sure that the best I could ever do was tolerate ereaders.
03/02/2011 07:10:55 PM
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So you haven't used one, is what you're saying.
04/02/2011 08:39:11 AM
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You know, I was thinking about e-readers and all the extra features that everyone loves...
03/02/2011 08:22:06 PM
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Re: You know, I was thinking about e-readers and all the extra features that everyone loves...
03/02/2011 10:00:07 PM
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