I've posted here many times about my need for a backlight and why I would never use e-ink because I didn't want to lug around a light to read in bed at night. I've got one too many LCD devices (my wife doesn't understand my infatuation with e-reading devices), and I've been very disappointed that no new LCD devices were being released here in the US.
I never knew they had covers for the 505 that had built-in lights. That was a revelation to me, but at the same swipe I find out they have a front-lit e-ink device coming out. I would like to find out how effective it is for reading in the dark from someone who has actually used it. The touchscreen is also a nice feature, but not a buying point for me. Still, even if the light isn't the greatest in complete darkness, maybe this is the time for me to jump into the e-ink market. Someone has obviously been listening to those of us who wanted this feature and if that someone reads these boards I profoundly thank you.
My birthday is coming up, and now I know what I want.
