Quote:
Originally Posted by Latinandgreek
That would irritate me to no end. I've seen a picture of the scratched screen with the light peeking, and it is not pretty. I really hope that it takes a lot to scratch the anti-glare screen. I'd also have to see the contrast difference between the GL and nonGL models in person. From what I can tell, some reviewers say that the loss in contrast/clarity is negligible, whereas others seem to find the difference quite large. I do a lot of reading in bright sunlight, so I think that a loss of contrast would bother me quite a lot. I'm curious to see how the Nook GL screen compares to a pre-pearl generation device, like the PRS-505.
|
I think they haven't gotten their manufacturing process down 100%. I looked at two separate BN displays before purchasing my GlowNook. The first display I saw showed no discernible difference in contrast in the actual reading. I could notice a
very slight difference in the thick black bar at the top of the menu when I placed my 650 directly over top the Nook display.
However, the second display showed a marked contrast difference between the GlowNook and the ST. The GlowNook I have now, I can't tell a difference at all in contrast. I even took it outside and compared to my 650 in the noon day sun. No discernible difference in contrast.
So, while not perfect, if you don't like the display I'd say return it and get another. Chances are it will be just fine.
With regard to the hardiness of the antiglare coating, I've not taken a nail to it, but I don't see how you could damage it without intentional negligence. The bezel is a fair height above the display to fit both the touch components and the lighting LEDs. If you drop it, it's simply not going to land on the screen unless you drop it over the center of a pyramid. I've also already cleaned it with a rough cloth, and found no degradation of whatever the coating material is. In short, treat a GlowNook as a thin electronic device instead of a tank, and you'll be fine.