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Re:Microsoft’s HoloLens 2: a $3,500 mixed-reality headset fo... by Const-me on Sunday February 24, 2019 @05:08PM (#19240924)
The reason why ClearType works so well on low-rez LCDs is that pixels are made of 3 RGB subpixels with guaranteed shape, size and layout.

Based on the parts of the video where they mention display technology, clear type is probably out, they're projecting lasers, I don't think there're subpixels.

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Re:Microsoft’s HoloLens 2: a $3,500 mixed-reality headset fo... by tjoff on Sunday February 24, 2019 @05:15PM (#19240974)
Yet many of us turn off ClearType because the subpixel artifacts are worse (subjectively) than the increase in resolution.

Ironically I feel that subpixel rendering works better (and becomes worthwhile) in high-dpi displays where the artifacts aren't as noticeable.

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Re:Microsoft’s HoloLens 2: a $3,500 mixed-reality headset fo... by Const-me on Sunday February 24, 2019 @05:31PM (#19241054)
On Windows, subjectively, it works OK for a range of resolutions: 15.6", 13.3", 4.5" FullHD, 22" 1200p, and 27" 4k.

I also have 8" 1280x800 windows tablet which doesn't look good regardless on the setting but it was very cheap, something like $120.

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