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Originally Posted by pssquirrel
I've put my T1 side-by-side with three T2s, and in every instance the T2 screen was noticeably whiter and the text sharper/crisper/darker. But others have found the T1 comparable or better(?!). Results seem to depend on the individual units being used for the comparison and the eye of the beholder.
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Several reviews have noted the whiter screen of the T2. If you have multiple T1 & T2 devices for direct comparison (as you and I have done), then I believe this difference is more apparent and not just screen manufacturing tolerances. I think the issue with the contrast is because of the changes in the software to the fonts. I'm not sure yet which I like better. Sony is advertising a more "natural" screen display than their competitors. I think they mean that the T2 screen appears "more paperlike" by the lighter screen background and the crisper text. I do have to agree that it is more paperlike. The text seems smoother but lighter weight (less bold). I think it is the lighter weight font that gives some people the impression of less contrast compared to the T1. However, if you look at images on the T2, then at least on mine the blacks seem darker. In fact, images look really good on the T2. It does take some getting used to the new look. I think I like the T2 better. It sort of reminds me of the comparison between the 350 and other X50 models.
Here is something interesting that I have noted. I opened the same book (public domain classic from Sony Reader Store) on both the T1 and T2. I have them set at the same font size. The T2 displays the same size larger than the T1. I like the smaller size of the T1. I read on the smaller font sizes. Most people probably read on larger sizes and wouldn't notice.