How does it perform for reading text. Does the text appear crisp? Does it make your eyes strain?
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I do have to say when I connected and turned it on for the first time with no adjustments I was very disappointed in the text! That was because all my setting were for an older 17", none wide screen, max 1280 x 800 display. I made a few display (1920x1080), brightness (50), and contrast (75) adjustments after which for me the text was crisp and compared to my older monitor I don't feel the eye strain.
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I can tell you it really works VERY LITTLE if any. You get the fisheye view at best. You might have better luck then me with it? I do wear glasses to read.
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Yes. It's ideal for any kind of small print. My Mom is 90% blind due to glaucoma and still manages to do a lot of reading by connecting this device to the TV or by plain scanning and reading directly from it. I strongly recommend it also because it is quite durable and can take a few drops etc which are bound to happen when older people handle objects. Hope this has been useful. Best regards, Col PK Vasudevan +91 7589134885
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The display is easy to read if you have normal eyesight. There is also a feature that makes the words larger on the screen. I have found that the speaking part does not always pronounce the words right and there is no written pronunciation on the entries. Otherwise I really like the way it brings up words; it is very fast.
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It is supposed to adjust the brightness and contrast of the display to make it easier to read text on the device. However, it doesn't work that well in practice. You won't notice that much of a difference between enhanced reading mode and regular mode.
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Yes ,in almost any direct sunlight it is difficult to read , also it about 10 yards off on most of it's reading . If not more. Not a good product.
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Yes it's perfect for that, helps you see the screen the way it was meant to be (HD) without straining your eyes, especially at night. Great for gaming, reading or just browsing the internet.
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I have the Anti-Glare version and it works well. Not too overly bright (which is good when reading at night). The only negative is slight streaks or smudging you can see if the light is reflecting against the screen.
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That depends a little on the individual, I guess, but I'm well past my prime, and I can read it. I would not call the screens "well lighted." The lettering is easy to read. I wouldn't mind if they were a little brighter. The background is green, as in the picture, and the lettering is black. My eyesight is not as good as it once was.
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I would definitely say I could read a book with this in the tent anywhere and it wouldn't even have to be on the brightest setting. But something like "comfortably read" is very subjective depending on your quality of eye sight. I have 20/20 vision and I'm fairly young so I have no idea how this would be for some one that was say 60 years old and using reading glasses. I don't know where you are at on that spectrum but hopefully this gives you an idea to judge for yourself.
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No, it would be really hard to read with this, you would have to get it just perfect to read with it, and it would get very uncomfortable.
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I purchased one, and it has a strange glare to it. I had to hold it at different angles, in order to read it. Mine came out of the box defective also, so I really didn't have time to see if it was a good product. But, it has recieved a lot of good reviews.
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Yes, mine has the white text on black screen. I like it. The text is very readable.
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It shows trails when you look at it under light, but it does not blur your vision when reading or playing games. I keep a cloth with me to wipe it off frequently, but that is just a pet peeve of mine.
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I sure wish someone would answer your question. I have low vision and wondered the same thing...could I use this product to read a book? Hope someone reads this and responds.
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Not sure about what the font is - the size Marilyn mentions seems about right. I too have difficulty reading at times, but I'm not sure it is the font style or size as much as it is the screen. I'd like to see a lighted screen or at least a screen with a lighter background.Still, it does everything I ask it to do, and it has certainly helped enable my reading habbit...
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Hey guys, I know this thread concerns the screen, but I have a quick question. Has anyone tried loading the Kindle software on this thing & read a book? Are the books in color? The only reason I'm asking is because that's the only reason I would buy this.