https://dawning.ca/tags/wine/Recent content in Wine onHugo -- gohugo.ioenCopyright © James SnellMon, 21 Jun 2010 23:41:46 +0000https://dawning.ca/posts/kobo-ereader-unboxed-linux/Mon, 21 Jun 2010 23:41:46 +0000https://dawning.ca/posts/kobo-ereader-unboxed-linux/ <p><figure> <picture> <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" alt="" class="image_figure image_internal image_unprocessed" src="https://dawning.ca/uploads/external/4724079151_4a9942c20c_m_04ab3571.jpg" /> </picture> </figure> I&rsquo;ve recently acquired myself a Kobo eReader. Read on to learn of my initial experiences, thoughts and reactions..</p> <h2 id="for-those-who-remain-unaware-of-what-an-ereader-is">For those who remain unaware of what an ereader is&hellip;</h2> <p>They are little device designed to replace physical books. The key to success of the major ereaders (of which the ipad is NOT included) is the use of a completely distinct display technology called <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/E_Ink">E-Ink</a>. The important detail about that is that things displayed on E-Ink look just as though they were printed on paper. Compare this to viewing a typical LCD screen (like that of your phone) in the bright sun. The LCD has to overcome the ambient light, which is really tough in the day. The sharp contrast in brightness is similarly tiring for eyes in good lighting. E-Ink is free of that burden.</p>