• 2ugly2live@lemmy.world
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    2 days ago

    I don’t know if it’s a “loophole,” but I find my phone to be a pretty good eReader. I did the same with an old tablet (just has the eReader and the book(s)). I’ve never had a real eReader so I can’t really comment on the difference, but if you’re just trying to read, a good app costs a couple bucks, way cheaper.

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      2 days ago

      Doesn’t it strain your eyes tho? I thought the appeal of having an e-reader is having the screen easy on the eyes.

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        23 hours ago

        Not that I’ve noticed. I can usually fiddle with the settings (some even let you program a day and night mode). But I also state at screens all day, so take my opinion with a grain of salt.

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        I’ve always used Android tablets. You need an app that allows you to fiddle with the colors. Mine is dark orange on a black background.

        eReader Prestigio has been good to me.