<p>Researchers in Germany have found that people of different ages could read just as well from iPads as they do from traditional books -- in fact, old people read even faster using the iPad as it made reading easier than the "real" book.<br /><br />The iPad's screen was found to help them process the information on the page, even though the tablet's LED screen has been criticised for hurting readers' eyes if used over a long period of time, the 'Daily Mail' reported.<br /><br />The researchers from Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz disputed claims that traditional books were easiest on eyes.<br /><br />Prof Stephan Fussel, who led the team, said: "E-books and e-readers are playing an increasingly important role on the worldwide book market. However readers can be particularly sceptical when it comes to e-books and e-reading devices.<br /><br />"The objective of the study was to investigate whether there are reasons for this scepticism. This study provides us with a scientific basis for dispelling the misconception that reading from a screen has negative effects."</p>
<p>Researchers in Germany have found that people of different ages could read just as well from iPads as they do from traditional books -- in fact, old people read even faster using the iPad as it made reading easier than the "real" book.<br /><br />The iPad's screen was found to help them process the information on the page, even though the tablet's LED screen has been criticised for hurting readers' eyes if used over a long period of time, the 'Daily Mail' reported.<br /><br />The researchers from Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz disputed claims that traditional books were easiest on eyes.<br /><br />Prof Stephan Fussel, who led the team, said: "E-books and e-readers are playing an increasingly important role on the worldwide book market. However readers can be particularly sceptical when it comes to e-books and e-reading devices.<br /><br />"The objective of the study was to investigate whether there are reasons for this scepticism. This study provides us with a scientific basis for dispelling the misconception that reading from a screen has negative effects."</p>