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I think the comments about e-Ink "going away soon" are badly misplaced. The distinct advantage that e-Ink displays will always have over displays like the iPho
by bokglobule 14y ago
I think the comments about e-Ink "going away soon" are badly misplaced. The distinct advantage that e-Ink displays will always have over displays like the iPhone, Android, etc is their ability to be used in direct, bright sunlight. Try sitting on the beach and reading a novel on an iPad. Can't be done.
- greyman 14y agoI am not so sure. You are right about the beach, but honestly, how frequent is this case? Many people read at home most of the time. I myself actually own Kindle, and there is nothing fundamentally wrong with the device, but I am not still sure if I'll buy next generation if it wears down. The advantages of e-ink are still not that substantial, and I find myself read more often on iPhone or iPad. In the future, I find it more probable to own something like iPad mini or a very big smartphone, and not owning e-ink reader. For the rare occasion when I am on the beach, there is still printed stuff available. To sum it up, IMHO the biggest problem with e-ink readers is that the advantage of e-ink don't outweigh the inconvenience to having another device. (unless the e-ink technology will substantially improve).