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Originally Posted by aceflor
I was referring to the fact that :
1. Pearl is not an OS but a screen type AND
2. is only available for two brands as stated not only by me but other posters here too
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The OP by Gwen specifically states she is limited to Sony because it is the only Pearl-screened reader which allows her to read the format offered by libraries.
Silasgreenback is referring to the OP by Gwen, not the response you seem to be addressing.
The problem might lie in the use of the pronoun
she, which can refer to more than one poster on this thread. Or perhaps it's due to confusion over which person said what in a chain of quotes.
Gwen seems quite well informed to me -- so well informed, sadly, that we haven't been able to offer her alternatives.
Gwen:
I've read about promised readers with higher resolution e-ink screens (such as iRiver's Story HD, which "
boasts a 1024 x 768 display" and better contrast than the Kindle), but I know of nothing comparable to the Sony Reader series which is available currently. And since the HD will be made by iRiver, I doubt it will use an upgraded Pearl screen.
So far as I know, your two choices are to (i) pick up the current Sony model of your choice or (ii) wait for better options. The decision seems to hinge on the urgency of your desire to read ebooks from the library.
However, I agree with Poppaea about the Sony case: I prefer a light that takes batteries to one that drains power from the reader, which makes the Sony a better option in my opinion. An Eneloop battery pack (with its USB charger) is your friend.