Boy that Gizmodo just don't like the 600 or the 900 already

kennyc · 11-27-2009, 06:05 PM

http://gizmodo.com/5411057/black-fri...hat-not-to-buy

Sony PRS-600 Touch Edition Reader: Sony has long been a proponent of the e-ink ebook, but they keep messing it up by overlaying it with a resistive touchscreen. The trouble is glare—even in the gentle light of a reading lamp, you can see your reflection as you try to make out the page. Some reviewers don't mind this for some reason, but we do, and besides, with so many ebook options out there, why settle for a compromised machine? (We haven't reviewed the upcoming Sony PRS-900 Daily Edition, but we have been told that the touchscreen is constructed the same. This is bad news for Sony. Steer clear!)

Gideon · 11-27-2009, 06:38 PM

I can understand it, though.. nice as the devices are that touch screen is something that flat out precludes me from purchasing it, too. I find the glare far too distracting.

TGNY · 11-27-2009, 08:44 PM

What do they know? Its just a guying writing that, Im sure he is not an ebook expert...

Katti's Cat · 11-27-2009, 08:45 PM

I have a Sony PRS-600 and it's my first reader ever. There might be better models out, but I love my reader and it goes everwhere with me.

HarryT · 11-28-2009, 04:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Gideon

I can understand it, though.. nice as the devices are that touch screen is something that flat out precludes me from purchasing it, too. I find the glare far too distracting.

It's very much down to personal preference. The PRS-600 is my personal favourite out of all the readers I own. The convenience of screen annotation and dictionary lookup for me personally enormously outweigh the marginal reduction in clarity caused by the touch screen.

AndreiC · 11-28-2009, 06:55 AM

I think that guy doesn't really know what he's talking about.

I find that outdoors reading is great while indoors (even in full darkness) with a MightyBright XtraFlex2 reading is just perfect (better than a real book).

This is why I'm using my PRS-600 more and more instead of my Kindle 2, just because I find it more readable (Kindle 2's dark background is pretty unnatural and annoying).

"you can see your reflection" is just misleading; in the worst case you'll just be able to see a rough contour (if you tilt the reader in a bad angle), and not at all your reflection (as in mirror-like) like it might be implied by that statement.

Katti's Cat · 11-28-2009, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by AndreiC

"you can see your reflection" is just misleading; in the worst case you'll just be able to see a rough contour (if you tilt the reader in a bad angle), and not at all your reflection (as in mirror-like) like it might be implied by that statement.

What a shame - was hoping I could ditch the mirror

kennyc · 11-28-2009, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Katti's Cat

What a shame - was hoping I could ditch the mirror

But what will you use to put your lipstick on then?

Katti's Cat · 11-28-2009, 10:53 AM

Lipstick, Lipstick, hmmmm I think i got some somewhere. Yup found it.

Gimme minute - trying Sony now as mirror replacement.

Uhh Ohh that didn't work so good.

kennyc · 11-28-2009, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Katti's Cat

Lipstick, Lipstick, hmmmm I think i got some somewhere. Yup found it.

Gimme minute - trying Sony now as mirror replacement.

Uhh Ohh that didn't work so good.

daffy4u · 11-28-2009, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Katti's Cat

Lipstick, Lipstick, hmmmm I think i got some somewhere. Yup found it.

Gimme minute - trying Sony now as mirror replacement.

Uhh Ohh that didn't work so good.

Are you saying that your Sony Reader sucks as a mirror? I'm shocked... shocked I tell you.

I've played with he 700 and screen was fine, the 600 looks better than the 700 (to me). Users can decide on their own if they have an issue. Most probably won't.

Houndx · 11-28-2009, 01:04 PM

Personally, the finish of the screen means about jack to me since I'll be installing a screen protector on any device I purchase - especially a device with a touch screen. Matte screen protectors are readily available, so problem solved.

kennyc · 11-28-2009, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Houndx

Personally, the finish of the screen means about jack to me since I'll be installing a screen protector on any device I purchase - especially a device with a touch screen. Matte screen protectors are readily available, so problem solved.

That will reduce the contrast and sensitivity even more.

Houndx · 11-28-2009, 01:49 PM

A good screen protector won't have a noticeable impact on sensitivity and lowered contrast is a sacrifice you choose to make, or not, in order to not end up with a scratched screen. Using a touch screen with a stylus WILL result in a scratched screen without a protector installed.

I think if I can live with an lcd/protector that I can live with eink/protector.

Katti's Cat · 11-28-2009, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by daffy4u

Are you saying that your Sony Reader sucks as a mirror? I'm shocked... shocked I tell you.

Problem might have been me. (Not enough sleep, big nite out) - any mirror might have failed last nite

11-27-2009, 06:05 PM	#1
kennyc The Dank Side of the Moon Posts: 35,872 Karma: 118716293 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Denver, CO Device: Kindle2; Kindle Fire	Boy that Gizmodo just don't like the 600 or the 900 already http://gizmodo.com/5411057/black-fri...hat-not-to-buy Sony PRS-600 Touch Edition Reader: Sony has long been a proponent of the e-ink ebook, but they keep messing it up by overlaying it with a resistive touchscreen. The trouble is glare—even in the gentle light of a reading lamp, you can see your reflection as you try to make out the page. Some reviewers don't mind this for some reason, but we do, and besides, with so many ebook options out there, why settle for a compromised machine? (We haven't reviewed the upcoming Sony PRS-900 Daily Edition, but we have been told that the touchscreen is constructed the same. This is bad news for Sony. Steer clear!)

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Gideon Wearer of Pants Posts: 1,050 Karma: 7634 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Norman, OK Device: Amazon Kindle DX / iPhone	I can understand it, though.. nice as the devices are that touch screen is something that flat out precludes me from purchasing it, too. I find the glare far too distracting.

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AndreiC Enthusiast Posts: 38 Karma: 12 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Bucharest, Romania Device: PRS-600, Kindle 2 International	I think that guy doesn't really know what he's talking about. I find that outdoors reading is great while indoors (even in full darkness) with a MightyBright XtraFlex2 reading is just perfect (better than a real book). This is why I'm using my PRS-600 more and more instead of my Kindle 2, just because I find it more readable (Kindle 2's dark background is pretty unnatural and annoying). "you can see your reflection" is just misleading; in the worst case you'll just be able to see a rough contour (if you tilt the reader in a bad angle), and not at all your reflection (as in mirror-like) like it might be implied by that statement.

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Katti's Cat Wizard Posts: 2,259 Karma: 175640 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Brisbane Australia Device: Sony PRS-600	Lipstick, Lipstick, hmmmm I think i got some somewhere. Yup found it. Gimme minute - trying Sony now as mirror replacement. Uhh Ohh that didn't work so good.

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Houndx Groupie Posts: 159 Karma: 149 Join Date: Jul 2009 Device: A81 MID, Dell Streak	Personally, the finish of the screen means about jack to me since I'll be installing a screen protector on any device I purchase - especially a device with a touch screen. Matte screen protectors are readily available, so problem solved.

11-28-2009, 01:49 PM	#14
Houndx Groupie Posts: 159 Karma: 149 Join Date: Jul 2009 Device: A81 MID, Dell Streak	A good screen protector won't have a noticeable impact on sensitivity and lowered contrast is a sacrifice you choose to make, or not, in order to not end up with a scratched screen. Using a touch screen with a stylus WILL result in a scratched screen without a protector installed. I think if I can live with an lcd/protector that I can live with eink/protector.

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