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The screen on Kindle is nothing like a computer screen, XO or otherwise. To make images, it arranges colored particles using an applied electric field. To illus
by blurry 18y ago
The screen on Kindle is nothing like a computer screen, XO or otherwise. To make images, it arranges colored particles using an applied electric field. To illustrate just one implication, it does not have any backlighting whatsoever, which means (1) there is no eye strain and you can read in direct sunlight, (2) it never becomes hot so you can read for hours, and (3) it holds images indefinitely without drawing electricity so battery life is very long.
- rms 18y agoThe black and white XO screen doesn't have a backlight. When you turn the backlight on the screen becomes lower resolution and color. Not to get into a spitting match about which screen is more unique, but the XO screen is pretty damn unique.