Alas, the Jinke Electronics’ LCD machine with the 7.5 inch screen lacks backlighting, according to en email from Maple, a Jinke rep. Excerpt:
I admit that the LCD is cheaper than E Ink display, but ePaper reading is a trend. Because E Ink display is more like the real paper, it is good for eyesight, and people will feel more comfortable when they read books.
Hey, thanks for the prompt response, Maple, and we’ll look forward to learning still more about your E Ink machines.
fret not! A LightWedge device can probably provide adequate lighting for these cheaper LCD-based readers. 🙂