Macbook screen to look like kindle?

[tand]

Is there some way I can make my macbook air look like the screen of a kindle type ereader, it seems like they are so much easier on the eyes?

 

[EndlessMac]

They both use different screen technologies so the short answer is no. The ease of reading is one reason why the Kindle is popular. I don't really like reading on a computer screen for long periods either especially if it's glossy.

 

[chas_m]

I don't have any problem with reading for long periods on the iPad, and my job requires me to be reading on my computer for upwards of 10 hours a day. Try adjusting the brightness, or the lighting in the room -- the fact that the screen is glossy should make no difference whatsoever if the lighting in the room is correctly placed (or the computer is).

Might also be a sign that it's time for an eye exam.

 

[EndlessMac]

I don't have any problem with reading for long periods on the iPad, and my job requires me to be reading on my computer for upwards of 10 hours a day. Try adjusting the brightness, or the lighting in the room -- the fact that the screen is glossy should make no difference whatsoever if the lighting in the room is correctly placed (or the computer is).

Might also be a sign that it's time for an eye exam.

It's not that I can't read on a computer screen for long periods. I just find it more enjoyable reading from actual paper and a Kindle is suppose to mimic that experience. My brightness is adjusted correctly and in some buildings with a lot of lighting overhead along with floor lamps there is always glare on some part of the screen no matter how I position it. I don't have the same problem with my matte screen PowerBook in those situations.

I also get regular eye exams. My eyes are healthy.

 

[chas_m]

Glad to hear it.

I wasn't disputing your contention that e-ink displays are easier to read for long periods. I think this is pretty well established, though I also believe (based on my experience) that reading from properly adjusted LCD screens isn't nearly as bad for you or as tiring during prolonged exposure as legend would have it.

The answer to your initial question was that there's not much you can do about the difference because of the completely different technology used in MBAs versus real Kindles. You'll just have to adjust your reading habits to favour the Kindle.

 

[gwood1234]

Theres a program called flux thats pretty good on the eyes.