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Amazon's Thin Helvetica Syndrome: Font Anorexia vs. Kindle Readability (teleread.com)
David Rothman writes: The Thin Helvetica Syndrome arises from the latest Kindle upgrade and has made e-books less readable for some. In the past, e-book-lovers who needed more perceived-contrast between text and background could find at least partial relief in Helvetica because the font was heavy by Kindle standards. But now some users complain that the 5.7.2 upgrade actually made Helvetica thinner. Of course, the real cure would be an all-text bold option for people who need it, or even a way to adjust font weight, a feature of Kobo devices. But Amazon stubbornly keeps ignoring user pleas even though the cost of adding either feature would be minimal. Isn't this supposed to be a customer-centric company?
e-ink is hugely expensive. This saves them a ton of money. but don't turn it on negative contrast or you'll be replacing toner cartridges like mad.
Seriously why is e-paper so expensive. even on placed like alibaba you can't buy e-paper for less than the cost of a kindle itself. You could probably buy used kindles just to re-sell the e-paper screens and turn a profit.
Some drink at the fountain of knowledge. Others just gargle.
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You cannot wash away blood with blood
The only reason for a corporation to put the customer in the center is to fleece him from all angles.
We used to have a Bill of Rights. Now, with the rights gone, all we have left is the bill.
Designers tend to be font geeks. If you have ever worked with designers they're normally pretty sure they know what is better for you than you do.
At least the Helvetica Syndrome is far better than the Helvetica Scenario.
It's times like this I wish I had a friend named 'The Professor'.
When I left feedback complaining about it I got an email from support saying they canceled my prime subscription (without asking me).
You're lucky they didn't cancel your Tesla order too!
I'm a member of that 4.5%, and I can confirm that my color blindness affects most of the population.
You all look different.