returned 700 for 505

TooMuchWood · 12-19-2008, 11:35 AM

I waited a few weeks for the 700. In the store, I took it out to compare with their display model. The difference in screen quality was too much for me. I really wanted to like the 700; as an academic, the search function is very important to me.

Any chance they'll get it all right on the next model?

alehel · 12-19-2008, 12:49 PM

Having to combine an e-ink display with a touch screen probably caused Sony to have make some compromises. Although there is no current news on any up and coming sony ereaders so we're just going to have to wait and see.

BBRags · 12-19-2008, 01:52 PM

Didn't I read about some touch technology that can be put at the back of the LCD sandwich? Then you could have a touch screen with the clarity of the 505. The 700's clarity might be compromised by the side lighting too, which might add another layer to the screen.

Is Sony working on a model 705? Is the 705 to be the next model?

Server · 12-19-2008, 09:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BBRags

"...Is Sony working on a model 705? Is the 705 to be the next model?..."

no 705 or 706. With sony laying off 16,000 employees, be lucky
we have the 700. The last thing they would do is kill the 700
production line with a "705" series this early in the game.

IMHO, the next reader (if any) would be a new series (ie. 800) and will probably
have enough enhancements and changes to warrant mass production.
Perhaps Text2Speach or 16Greyscale video or even color eInk.

Until then, you can wait and watch others enjoy their 700 and live
vicariously. Or join the club and live dangerously by being on the
bleeding edge of technology.

Andybaby · 12-20-2008, 03:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TooMuchWood

as an academic, the search function is very important to me.

get a kindle. sorry you didnt like the 700.

macthekitten · 12-20-2008, 04:12 PM

hmmm what am i missing? My parents have the 505 and the 700 blows it out of the water! If my staying up to read til 2 a.m. every night since i got the damn thing is anything to go by LOL

But I'm just reading regular books, not text books or tech things, maybe that's why?

Turning the page with a swipe of your finger has to be worth it??? heh

pilotbob · 12-20-2008, 04:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by macthekitten

hmmm what am i missing? My parents have the 505 and the 700 blows it out of the water!

You are not missing anything. Isn't it nice that we are all unique. Some like what others don't. Good to hear you are enjoying ereading. I love your beautiful smile.

BOb

sayhello · 12-22-2008, 01:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andybaby

get a kindle. sorry you didnt like the 700.

I kind of have to agree with that. If search is really important to you, and you don't like the 700, the Kindle is a good option. Nice, clear screen, and it's always had a search function. It was the one thing I envied on my friend's Kindle.

Quote:

Originally Posted by macthekitten

Turning the page with a swipe of your finger has to be worth it??? heh

Not for some of us. Nope.

Sayhello

slayda · 12-22-2008, 04:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pilotbob

You are not missing anything. Isn't it nice that we are all unique. Some like what others don't. Good to hear you are enjoying ereading. I love your beautiful smile.

BOb

Yeah, we're all unique. Just like everyone else.

Server · 12-24-2008, 12:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Server

no 705 or 706. With sony laying off 16,000 employees, be lucky
we have the 700. The last thing they would do is kill the 700
production line with a "705" series this early in the game.

IMHO, the next reader (if any) would be a new series (ie. 800) and will probably
have enough enhancements and changes to warrant mass production....."

Looks like those 'enhancements' to justify production will be
Wireless download connectivity a la kindle. No word on 2nd gen
touch screen or or greyscale motion etc.

Sony will introduce a newer Reader series
model in '09

"...Amazon and Sony are expected to introduce a new version of thier
Readers in 2009..."

Steve Haber, President of Sony’s digital reading division:

"future versions of the Reader (PRS) WILL have wireless capability...."

LINK

Ervserver · 12-25-2008, 12:19 AM

color screens too....oh boy

12-19-2008, 11:35 AM	#1
TooMuchWood Junior Member Posts: 3 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2008 Device: none	returned 700 for 505 I waited a few weeks for the 700. In the store, I took it out to compare with their display model. The difference in screen quality was too much for me. I really wanted to like the 700; as an academic, the search function is very important to me. Any chance they'll get it all right on the next model?

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12-19-2008, 12:49 PM	#2
alehel Zealot Posts: 112 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Norway Device: Kobo Clara HD	Having to combine an e-ink display with a touch screen probably caused Sony to have make some compromises. Although there is no current news on any up and coming sony ereaders so we're just going to have to wait and see.

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BBRags Connoisseur Posts: 59 Karma: 12 Join Date: Nov 2008 Device: None	Didn't I read about some touch technology that can be put at the back of the LCD sandwich? Then you could have a touch screen with the clarity of the 505. The 700's clarity might be compromised by the side lighting too, which might add another layer to the screen. Is Sony working on a model 705? Is the 705 to be the next model?

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macthekitten Enthusiast Posts: 31 Karma: 289 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Ontario Canada Device: PRS700	hmmm what am i missing? My parents have the 505 and the 700 blows it out of the water! If my staying up to read til 2 a.m. every night since i got the damn thing is anything to go by LOL But I'm just reading regular books, not text books or tech things, maybe that's why? Turning the page with a swipe of your finger has to be worth it??? heh

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