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I think it's a mistake to classify all subpixel-level renderers as ClearType. There are different styles of subpixel rendering, some of which look better than others with large @font-face fonts.

The system described puts Windows 7 and iOS in the same category, which is a really bad idea IMO.

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> There are different styles of subpixel rendering, some of which look better than others with large @font-face fonts.

An example would be nice. Also, do keep in mind the context, which is an issue of a poor rendering of non-CT hinted fonts on Windows.

> The system described puts Windows 7 and iOS in the same category, which is a really bad idea IMO.

The JS detection result is meant to be used in conjunction with the UserAgent string of course, not just on its own.

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