Emissive versus reflective displays
Emissive screens are great in some circumstances... bright, high contrast, dynamic.
reflective (Paper), on the otherhand may seem dull, but tiny movements can alter the perception of the text and images, allowing a far broader range of usefulness.
We do this unconsciously but to great effect, whereas with a screen, when the sun washes it out, there isn't much recourse.
Slashdot Mirror
Emissive versus reflective displays Emissive screens are great in some circumstances... bright, high contrast, dynamic. reflective (Paper), on the otherhand may seem dull, but tiny movements can alter the perception of the text and images, allowing a far broader range of usefulness. We do this unconsciously but to great effect, whereas with a screen, when the sun washes it out, there isn't much recourse.