Pictures of PRS700 vs PRS505

Trek · 11-15-2008, 12:50 PM

Here are some pictures of 700 compared with 505. I didn't have the time to send it back to Sony yesterday so I figured to snap a few photos for people that are interested in the looks of the new screen.

The pictures are taken in a room with (white) window blinds closed, on a rainy day. The light is diffuse, but even so I had to move around to minimize glare on 700. In the last few pictures I used this diffuse light from the window to show how glare looks like if you don't actively try to avoid it. A point light (like a lamp) can be worse.

I hope it helps those in doubt. For me PRS700 is a disappointment, but there are people who seem to like it despite its screen shortcomings.

Edit: I added a quick video of 505 and 700 page-change speed on page 2, post 19:

http://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...t=32038&page=2

Trek · 11-15-2008, 12:52 PM

Glare tests.

Nammalvar · 11-15-2008, 01:09 PM

As we say in France, "Y'a pas photo".

(Litteraly translated, "there's no photo", i.e. it's so obvious you don't need to take a photo to prove it, there's no question about it.)

Thank you very much !

splanchnic · 11-15-2008, 01:16 PM

Hi Trek,

Thanks very much for taking the time to capture and provide the photos. This is an incredibly helpful forum.

sarah7700 · 11-15-2008, 09:08 PM

Do you have the gray scale set all the way up? Because I've seen other pictures where the text is not that light.

zelda_pinwheel · 11-15-2008, 09:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sarah7700

Do you have the gray scale set all the way up? Because I've seen other pictures where the text is not that light.

do you mean to say the contrast is adjustable ?

Trek · 11-15-2008, 09:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sarah7700

Do you have the gray scale set all the way up? Because I've seen other pictures where the text is not that light.

Where is this contrast control located? I can't find anything like that in the Settings page.

sarah7700 · 11-15-2008, 10:01 PM

When it says that there are 8 levels of gray scale, I assume that it would be adjustable.

For example, compare those pictures to these ones

Quote:

Originally Posted by igorsk

Another comparison.
http://www.the-ebook.org/forum/viewt...=191603#191603

Trek · 11-15-2008, 10:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sarah7700

When it says that there are 8 levels of gray scale, I assume that it would be adjustable.

Nope, it is not adjustable. The 8 levels are the maximum number of distinct shades that the screen can display. This is more useful for images than for text.

Quote:

Originally Posted by sarah7700

For example, compare those pictures to these ones...

I can't say why they are different. Perhaps he used the flash? The pictures I posted capture well the looks of my 700 in natural light, as you would see it if you would try reading in-doors in daytime.

sayhello · 11-15-2008, 11:28 PM

Thanks for posting these! I tried to take side-by-side pictures and had a horrible time, because I couldn't get rid of the glare & reflection on the 700. Your pictures show the difference really well.

Thought I'd attach mine anyways, even though they aren't that good.

Sayhello

ShellShock · 11-16-2008, 05:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sayhello

Thanks for posting these! I tried to take side-by-side pictures and had a horrible time, because I couldn't get rid of the glare & reflection on the 700. Your pictures show the difference really well.

Thought I'd attach mine anyways, even though they aren't that good.

Sayhello

(especially the first one!)

ProDigit · 11-16-2008, 07:33 AM

Is there a way to take a picture of the 700 without glare?

Obviously a flash or light reflects on the screen... But like is there a way to get 'the best shot possible with a 700 compared to the 505?
If the above is the best shot possible,then I'm below impressed with the screen.

zelda_pinwheel · 11-16-2008, 07:42 AM

i'm beginning to think that there's really no way to judge from a photo, because the photos we've seen so far vary so extremely in apparent quality.

dhbailey · 11-16-2008, 08:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zelda_pinwheel

i'm beginning to think that there's really no way to judge from a photo, because the photos we've seen so far vary so extremely in apparent quality.

From my experience with the 700, I have to agree with zelda_pinwheel on this point -- if I had seen this sort of photos of my 500 before I purchased it, I'd still be reading paper books only.

But the pictures I saw of the 700 at the Sony web-site and in the videos which were cited in this forum convinced me that it would be readable and I am happy I acted on my hunch and bought it anyway.

It's not as bad as the photos make it appear. Digital cameras, if they focus or set their white balance on one item (the brightest, usually) will leave other things looking very dim, whereas a picture taken of only the 700 will show its detail much more crisply.

Roamor · 11-16-2008, 09:09 AM

Anyone spotted some video-reviews yet?

11-15-2008, 12:52 PM	#2
Trek Member Posts: 17 Karma: 228 Join Date: Jan 2008 Device: Sony Reader 505	Glare tests. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by Trek; 11-15-2008 at 02:00 PM.

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splanchnic Enthusiast Posts: 27 Karma: 64 Join Date: Nov 2008 Device: PRS-505, Ipod Touch	Thanks Hi Trek, Thanks very much for taking the time to capture and provide the photos. This is an incredibly helpful forum.

11-15-2008, 11:28 PM	#10
sayhello Groupie Posts: 195 Karma: 325 Join Date: Aug 2008 Device: Sony PRS-505 (Blue!), iPad, iPod Touch	Thanks for posting these! I tried to take side-by-side pictures and had a horrible time, because I couldn't get rid of the glare & reflection on the 700. Your pictures show the difference really well. Thought I'd attach mine anyways, even though they aren't that good. Sayhello Attached Thumbnails

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11-15-2008, 12:50 PM	#1
Trek Member Posts: 17 Karma: 228 Join Date: Jan 2008 Device: Sony Reader 505	Pictures of PRS700 vs PRS505 Here are some pictures of 700 compared with 505. I didn't have the time to send it back to Sony yesterday so I figured to snap a few photos for people that are interested in the looks of the new screen. The pictures are taken in a room with (white) window blinds closed, on a rainy day. The light is diffuse, but even so I had to move around to minimize glare on 700. In the last few pictures I used this diffuse light from the window to show how glare looks like if you don't actively try to avoid it. A point light (like a lamp) can be worse. I hope it helps those in doubt. For me PRS700 is a disappointment, but there are people who seem to like it despite its screen shortcomings. Edit: I added a quick video of 505 and 700 page-change speed on page 2, post 19: http://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...t=32038&page=2 Attached Thumbnails Last edited by Trek; 11-16-2008 at 03:17 PM.

11-15-2008, 01:09 PM	#3
Nammalvar Enthusiast Posts: 25 Karma: 60 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Montrouge, France Device: iTouch	As we say in France, "Y'a pas photo". (Litteraly translated, "there's no photo", i.e. it's so obvious you don't need to take a photo to prove it, there's no question about it.) Thank you very much !

11-15-2008, 09:08 PM	#5
sarah7700 Enthusiast Posts: 37 Karma: 115 Join Date: Oct 2008 Device: PRS700	Do you have the gray scale set all the way up? Because I've seen other pictures where the text is not that light.

11-16-2008, 07:33 AM	#12
ProDigit Moving... Posts: 906 Karma: 2222 Join Date: Oct 2008 Device: PRS-505	Is there a way to take a picture of the 700 without glare? Obviously a flash or light reflects on the screen... But like is there a way to get 'the best shot possible with a 700 compared to the 505? If the above is the best shot possible,then I'm below impressed with the screen.

11-16-2008, 09:09 AM	#15
Roamor Member Posts: 11 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2008 Device: Sony PRS700	Anyone spotted some video-reviews yet?

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