Next Kindle Expected To Have a Front-Lit Display 132
An anonymous reader writes "Amazon doesn't show off prototypes unless it is pretty confident about the tech, so you may be surprised to find the next Kindle is probably going to have a front-lit display. The lighting tech comes from a company they purchased back in 2010 called Oy Modilis. It specialized in such lighting and has patents related to whatever Amazon decided to use. The display is meant to be lit in a blue-white glow, and if it's anything like Flex lighting probably won't impact battery life too much. The question is, does anyone really want or need a light for their Kindle?"
Re:Not blue light! (Score:4, Funny)
If your so worried about night vision, then why not invest in an eye patch?
Arrrrr!! Write "you're" next time, or face a keelhaulin', ye scurvy dog!
Re:Not a huge concern (Score:2, Funny)
Just don't use a freaking searchlight to read and a small lamp should be just fine.