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I find e-ink screens infinitely more pleasant to look at than *LED

I know that’s the point, but I also know some people care more than others. I happen to be one of those who cares a lot.

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E-ink tablets are also much more pleasant to hold for prolonged reading sessions!

Is that because they're lighter-weight plastic? That would appear to be one of the primary differences between a Kindle (until recently) and an iPad...

That's true for smaller readers such as the Kindle or B&N Nook - I've had half a dozen Nooks. Now I use a 10" Boox device. I love the thing, but only when it's on the table. It is too heavy and far too slippery to hold. I even stuck sticky plastic table covering onto the back of the thing to make it nicer to hold instead of the cold, slippery aluminium. But it's still far too heavy.

My next device will be no heavier than 200 grams, and will not have a metal backing.

I find that sittin laterally on a couch or chaise lounge the tablet fits really nicely on my lap. But I agree, if the exact same tablet was like 9 inch and half the weight, it would be the perfect device for so many activities.

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