Thread: Need some help deciding between the 5" and 6" Astak
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Old 07-19-2010, 10:30 AM   #12
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I was having a discussion today with someone over the new V3+ and the existing V5, and we discussed the question, if someone asked for your recommendations which one would you suggest?

The new 6" (EZReader Plus) is about to be released at a price that is only marginally higher than the 5". Both come with 400mhz processor and Epson controller and offer the same functionality.

The difference realised is;
- The 5" has 32mb SDRAM vs 64mb of the 6", would this make much of a difference to the average user?
- The 5" screen is 200ppi yet the 6" is 167ppi, can this difference be noticed in clarity?
- Scroll wheel vs volume buttons on the side.

So I ask, which one and why would you recommend to a new person wanting an ereader? I have a 5" and absolutely love it, but now that the 6" is on par hardware wise, is the 6" now the preferred/recommended?
There are more differences than that. The 5" supports TTS and the 6" has 16 gray scale levels.

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