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Old 07-12-2011, 01:56 PM   #55
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Originally Posted by Donnageddon View Post
Why would any ereader with a keyboard appeal to a Sony user? I seriously can't imagine who this thing is supposed to appeal to.
You're missing it. The Story HD display is 768x1024; that's 786,432 pixels, substantially greater than the 480,000 pixels of the best 6" E Ink Pearl ereaders.

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Originally Posted by Sao View Post
With the release of Nook and Kobo's touch models, this eReader seems to be a step backwards. For me, a sharper screen doesn't make up for having to do everything with buttons. After using my Kobo Touch for a while, I can't go back to that.
I disagree. I think display quality is much more important than a touch screen for an ereader. Reading is a visual task, occasionally interrupted by the need to take action to turn a page, and even less occasionally interrupted by other actions (look up a word, search, etc) where buttons vs touch screen matter. (I'd take touch if I could get it with the super high resolution, but if a choice is forced between the added resolution and touch, I want the better display.)

If nothing else, I applaud the decision to go for higher resolution rather than touch as it gives a new option in the market place. Sony Touch, Kobo Touch. and Nook Touch already fill the in the 6" E Ink Pearl touch-screen ereader space well.

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