Having just bought an AMOLED phone I can confirm that they are definitely nothing like the eInk. At the very least make sure you go see an eInk device. They're an entirely different beast.
ciao, Richard On Fri, Sep 3, 2010 at 4:21 PM, Simon Reed <[email protected]>wrote: > Can't comment on AMOLED as I haven't used one before but I would think as > the device is still a light generating source as opposed to a eInk which > requires another source to read the same strain would occur. However I know > people who have no issue with reading from a standard lcd for hours on end > which would drive me insane. > > For anyone looking I would say beg, borrow or steal one of each variety > before buying and go with what suits (note I am not endorsing stealing :) ). > How energy efficient are the new AMOLED devices anyway? > > > On Fri, Sep 3, 2010 at 2:12 PM, mike smith <[email protected]> wrote: > >> On 3 September 2010 15:05, Simon Reed <[email protected]>wrote: >> >>> +1 agree with Ken >>> >>> Also compared to a backlit device such as an iPad or tablet I find the >>> eye strain considerably less especially when reading for long periods. >>> Battery life on Kindle is also comparable to the Sony's month, but as Ken >>> mentioned it is more to do with page turns. >>> >> >> What about compared to AMOLED devices? I find them better to read on >> than backlit, but haven't tried an electric ink device. >> >> -- >> Meski >> >> "Going to Starbucks for coffee is like going to prison for sex. Sure, >> you'll get it, but it's going to be rough" - Adam Hills >> > >
