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cme · 11-13-2011, 08:37 AM

I would upgrade ... and I did.

The number of colors isn't really that important. However, you will see a huge improvement in contrast with the newer Pearl-display. The older Vizplex-display, which is used in the iriver Cover Story, has a contrast ratio of 7:1, while the newer Pearl-Display features a ratio of 10:1. That's nearly 50% better and you will notice it right away if you're seeing those displays side by side.

You don't need to buy the PRS-T1 ... For mangas there's actually a better alternative IMO: the iriver Story HD. Its displayresolution is much higher than on other readers, which will especially be visible on images.

11-13-2011, 08:37 AM	#3
cme reader Posts: 89 Karma: 1245680 Join Date: Jul 2008 Device: PRS-650	I would upgrade ... and I did. The number of colors isn't really that important. However, you will see a huge improvement in contrast with the newer Pearl-display. The older Vizplex-display, which is used in the iriver Cover Story, has a contrast ratio of 7:1, while the newer Pearl-Display features a ratio of 10:1. That's nearly 50% better and you will notice it right away if you're seeing those displays side by side. You don't need to buy the PRS-T1 ... For mangas there's actually a better alternative IMO: the iriver Story HD. Its displayresolution is much higher than on other readers, which will especially be visible on images.