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Originally Posted by HarryT
A Pearl screen has much better (50% better, according to the manufacturer) contrast. Blacks are truly black on a Pearl screen, compared to dark grey on the older screens. This makes the screen a lot easier to read, especially in poor light.
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Originally Posted by flib
Sounds nice, but I don't think I'm gonna worry about that.
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Having used both Pearl and non-Pearl eInk screens, I'd suggest that you should consider it.
No reader I've seen so far completely matches your needs, but honestly Kindle comes as close as any. GREAT battery life, and it's simple to just turn off the wireless and leave it off. Excellent screen, easy to read in sunlight, good size, optimal weight, etc. Battery lasts for at least a year before replacement and while it isn't officially "removable", there are plenty of folks removing it and replacing it on the older models, so I'm sure it's doable in this one.
The one requirement you list that it doesn't have is additional storage. But honestly, I can't imagine needing it if you're just using it to read books. And since you've specified that it will be connecting via USB to add books, just store everything in Calibre and upload to your reader as required. Meanwhile a Kindle 3 will hold thousands of books. I'm not at all sure what a replaceable SD card adds at that point.