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Originally Posted by DerHund
would you buy my old monochrome LCD PDA for only 399$?
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Hm, I am not trying to defend the 700 screen, but under direct bright light it is usable without eye strain - I've been happily using it every night with a clip-on light, which also eliminates all reflections.
No comparison to a PDA, or to an LCD -the 700 is still an e-ink screen. However, in my experience, the 700 is not usable for extended reading, when there is anything less than direct, bright light.
I haven't seen the 500, but it does sound like the 700's screen is comparable. Thus, many who were happy with the 500, may be happier with the 700. And the UI and speed of the 700 are significantly better than the 505, IMO.
And as I mentioned before, many people think ANYONE reading from an ereader, instead of a paper page, has lost it. I personally think a 6" screen is too small.
So, if someone is happy with what they use, I'd say live and let live.
