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Trek · 11-15-2008, 12:50 PM

Here are some pictures of 700 compared with 505. I didn't have the time to send it back to Sony yesterday so I figured to snap a few photos for people that are interested in the looks of the new screen.

The pictures are taken in a room with (white) window blinds closed, on a rainy day. The light is diffuse, but even so I had to move around to minimize glare on 700. In the last few pictures I used this diffuse light from the window to show how glare looks like if you don't actively try to avoid it. A point light (like a lamp) can be worse.

I hope it helps those in doubt. For me PRS700 is a disappointment, but there are people who seem to like it despite its screen shortcomings.

Edit: I added a quick video of 505 and 700 page-change speed on page 2, post 19:

https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...t=32038&page=2

11-15-2008, 12:50 PM	#1
Trek Member Posts: 17 Karma: 228 Join Date: Jan 2008 Device: Sony Reader 505	Pictures of PRS700 vs PRS505 Here are some pictures of 700 compared with 505. I didn't have the time to send it back to Sony yesterday so I figured to snap a few photos for people that are interested in the looks of the new screen. The pictures are taken in a room with (white) window blinds closed, on a rainy day. The light is diffuse, but even so I had to move around to minimize glare on 700. In the last few pictures I used this diffuse light from the window to show how glare looks like if you don't actively try to avoid it. A point light (like a lamp) can be worse. I hope it helps those in doubt. For me PRS700 is a disappointment, but there are people who seem to like it despite its screen shortcomings. Edit: I added a quick video of 505 and 700 page-change speed on page 2, post 19: https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...t=32038&page=2 Attached Thumbnails Last edited by Trek; 11-16-2008 at 03:17 PM.