[ Edit: Note that Amazon have said that they are going to make the Kindle's menu accessible - perhaps read out, perhaps larger font size - i'm not sure which. If you want to see what the screen contrast really looks like check out the Kindle 2 Videos link at the top of the screen. That'll give you an actual idea of the contrast and readability.]

Why not check out the 1 star customer reviews that
are getting the most attention and respond to them.

366 of 459 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars Dark gray background. Difficult to read in dim light or for people with poor vision., February 25, 2009
By Sam (USA)

And remember, the babyboomers make up a huge
percentage of the population. Trouble with small print
starts when you hit your forties kids. And time moves
quickly.

Menu font size is fixed. It can’t be adjusted and the
background is much much darker than in the photos of
the Kindle 2 put up by Amazon. It’s very misleading.
And how many of us will be reading in our bikinis on a
beach in bright sunlight. The background is almost
“dark” grey.

I sent mine back. I’ll be happy to buy another one if
and when they worry less about sex appeal and more
about user needs for EVERYONE. There is no need
to isolate those who need large font, this thing could
be a great for everyone from kids to grannies to those
with low vision IF some sensitivity could be applied to
the functionality.

I know this because i personally have worked with the designers at Lunar…