Images aren't like that for artistic effect, but for lower energy consumption.
> We further apply default typefaces, dithered images, off-line reading options, and other tricks to lower energy use far below that of the average website.
Ok, I didn't read that. But I still think it's _not_ a good idea to do that for a topic where personal safety is at stake. And besides, the quality is really too low anyway. I can barely recognize the thermocouples in those images.
How can I take your comment seriously if you didn't read the article? It looks like someone didn't actually make an effort to understand the context of the images.
I'm a ADS200 fan, too. Bought one recently after way too many years of using a 30W Weller. Having a big choice of tips is nice. As a bonus, it's made in the US. I've been able to tackle projects that I'd never have even thought of trying with the old soldering iron.
https://us.macmillan.com/books/9780374110031/beowulfanewtran...