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tytso · 11-13-2008, 07:23 PM

Having just purchased the PRS-700 after owning the PRS-505, it is true the display has a much lower contrast and has a glare problem, but what I've found is that turning on the backlight (well, sidelight) seems to help. So even if you are in an environment where it is bright enough that you might not consider turning on the light, and are getting annoyed by contrast/glare issues, try turning it on. Yes, I've tried comparing the two are there are plenty of environments where the PRS-505 is quite readable, and the PRS-700 (without the assistance of the sidelight) is not readable, but turning on the light really does help.

11-13-2008, 07:23 PM	#10
tytso Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2008 Device: Sony PRS-505	Having just purchased the PRS-700 after owning the PRS-505, it is true the display has a much lower contrast and has a glare problem, but what I've found is that turning on the backlight (well, sidelight) seems to help. So even if you are in an environment where it is bright enough that you might not consider turning on the light, and are getting annoyed by contrast/glare issues, try turning it on. Yes, I've tried comparing the two are there are plenty of environments where the PRS-505 is quite readable, and the PRS-700 (without the assistance of the sidelight) is not readable, but turning on the light really does help.