11-03-2008, 03:57 PM | #16 | |
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11-03-2008, 04:14 PM | #17 |
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I was looking at getting a 700 as my first ebook reader, but I'm holding out until some production models get out there. I'm still hoping that the strange contrast is caused by pre-production models. I've seen a 505 at the local Target and love its screen. It'll be a shame if it turns out the screen is worse, in my opinion the 700 is the best looking reader right now.
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11-03-2008, 07:56 PM | #18 | |
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I echo your sentiments. Let's hope that the production units get into the reviewers' hands any day now and we get more input on this one. One thing that I don't fully understand re e-ink screens is whether or not it is possible to have some form of contrast control feature similar to lcd screens where you can adjust the contrast on a sliding scale (eg 0 to 100). I'm guessing you can't..... |
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11-03-2008, 08:07 PM | #19 | |
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Judging from those photos, there is no way in hell I would purchase a 700, nor would I recommend it to my friends who have asked. It looks plain awful. |
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11-05-2008, 01:09 PM | #20 | |
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11-05-2008, 02:23 PM | #21 | |
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Interestingly, I had seen the uneven glow of the lights in the original photos and wondered how that would play out, as well. I'll reserve my final personal judgment until I see the unit myself, but my enthusiasm for the 700 is waning. |
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11-05-2008, 03:09 PM | #22 |
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I was really excited about the 700 but this makes me want to get a 505 with lightwedge cover instead. The only thing keeping me from getting a 505 was the lack of a built-in light. I can't believe Sony would release this with such crappy contrast???
I realize these are pre-production models and the final product might be different, but I'm thinking something as major as the screen will probably be final by now. |
11-05-2008, 07:43 PM | #23 |
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11-06-2008, 04:26 AM | #24 |
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If I were to buy 700 or 505 I would wait until they actually start selling 700 and compare a real model of 700 to 505. For some reason I really doubt that Sony, whose leading pro was always the hardware bit, would make such a blander.
On the other hand, people who want touch screen with fingerprints' smudges all over ebook reader screen most likely would not care/notice contrast issue. Anyone who would notice the issue would be reluctant to buy touch screen for book reading in the first place |
11-06-2008, 08:08 AM | #25 | |
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11-06-2008, 08:42 AM | #26 |
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I think from those photos that I don't even need to see one in person. That is the deal killer for me. I will stick with my 505. On the 505 you don't ever get the impression that the text is "under" anything, but in the photos you can tell some sort of distance or space.
Definitely not as clear a screen in my opinion. Wheezie |
11-06-2008, 09:45 AM | #27 |
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The biggest problem with eInk on all devices so far is the contrast -- the background is always grey, not white (like a piece of paper). As far as eInk goes, the Sony 505 is state of the art (as are the Kindle, etc.) -- they all use the same screen. Personally, I'm not going to upgrade my 505 until the contrast issue is solved. Think about it -- you're going to spend many hours reading your eInk device, struggling unconsciously with the lousy contrast, and Sony releases a model with even poorer contrast. This is a much more important issue than all the other bells and whistles they added (faster page turning, more font sizes, lighting, etc.) It would appear that the technical people took over from the designers and produced an unusable machine.
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11-06-2008, 10:35 AM | #28 |
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Hi all,
I'm new to the forums, but have been following discussions since I decided to invest in an ebook reader. My plan was to buy the PRS 700 but am having second thoughts about this due to the contrast issue. I really like the design of the 505 and the touch screen is not important to me at all (but I love the idea of a built in light for those late nights with sleepless, crying baby). I will check out my local Sony Style store (in Toronto) when the 700 is released to weigh the benefit of the faster refreshes and built-in light against what may be better contrast in the 505. I am posting this not to publicize the small decisions in my life, but just in case Sony reps visit these sites to test public opinion (and to say hi to all you fine folks). While I'm here I should also say that there is no way I would buy the Sony if it were not for Calibre and its generous creator (I plan to chip in to the fund even if I don't get a 700). Anyway, thanks everyone for the insight and experience freely given. |
11-06-2008, 10:36 AM | #29 |
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Frankly speaking contrast and getting rid off ghosting were the main reasons why I upgraded from 500 to 505.
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