Readability and eye strain with non-Windows 8 applications: The Surface Pro was designed to run Windows 8 applications natively.

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It seems like every day I run across yet another group of people that are suffering as I am from computer eye strain.

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But I was THRILLED this morning when I was able to log in to my college website and read the class discussion forums on my phone without eye strain, frustration or aggravation.

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It's easy to guess why 3-D is struggling in movies and television sets: People don't want to be burdened with 3-D glasses, or worry about eye strain, and pay a premium for the privilege.

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Reading on a screen without eye strain?

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That might be why an unlikely pair of investors (amongst a few others) decided to invest in Gunnar, a Carlsbad, California company that believes it can help 70-75% of those eye strain sufferers by wearing its stylish, but protective computer eye glasses.

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This means a reader can read for hours with less eye fatigue and strain.

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This means a reader can read for hours without eye fatigue or strain.

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By placing your tablet or computer on a tray table or desk propped up at an angle toward eye level may ease neck strain and discomfort.

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