Amazon has front-lit technology in all of their current generation of e-readers such as the Kindle Basic, Kindle Paperwhite and Kindle Oasis. They have various amount of white LED lights at the bottom of the bezel and they project light upwards, evenly across the screen.
Besides, can I read a Kindle Paperwhite in the dark?
The Paperwhite version of the Amazon Kindle e-reader has a built-in light that allows you to read content in the dark. That means you don’t have to turn on a light at night and disturb your significant other if you want to relax and read a good book on your Kindle.
Keeping this in view, does reading a Kindle in the dark hurt your eyes?
According to most eye doctors, it won’t cause lasting damage. Vision tends to weaken over time for most people, and family history tends to be a big factor in determining that. But while reading in low light won’t cause a decline in vision, it can lead to eye strain.
How do I turn on the light on my Kindle Paperwhite?
How does the light work on Kindle Paperwhite?
The Kindle Paperwhite uses a unique lighting system to illuminate its electronic ink display. Rather than using a backlight as on LCD-based tablets, the Paperwhite uses a transparent light guide that directs light from four edge-mounted LEDs down toward the surface of the display.
Is Kindle Paperwhite light bad for sleep?
Studies have shown that there is still enough blue light emitted from the Paperwhite to have adverse effects on your sleep, melatonin production, and disrupt your circadian rhythm.