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Originally Posted by Josieb1
Without an integrated light I would simply use a tablet. If Sony don't incorporate this technology then I fear they are destined to be left behind. A few die hard Sony enthusiasts will not keep their ereader arm afloat against the might of Kobo and Amazon.
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So far, I find I don't care for the frontlight of the Nook Glowlight nor the Paperwhite. I haven't tried the Kobo, so don't know if that would work better for me. But they're quite serviceable machines after I turn the lights down/off.
But I do agree that Sony needs a frontlit screen to stay competitive. It could be that they could make one in a way that fits my use, or at least turns off enough that I wouldn't care. But in today's market, they can't just come out with a tweaked T2 and expect much interest.
Especially since they've disappeared from all the local stores except the Sony store, which is a PITA to drive up to from my area, so I don't go. I have Sony's, so I can compare specs on mine to a new one, but the lack of being able to hold and try out the device is, I think, a huge mistake when it comes to selling to the general public. People can find Nooks and Kindles on shelves.
For the past few years they've done no advertising, have no real presence and have done nothing to stay in the market. I don't think they're really much interested in putting in the work to compete.
Without a front light, I doubt there will be any eink machine by Sony in the future. I just don't think they'll sell enough to keep them interested.