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jody · 01-23-2009, 09:43 AM

Thanks for the welcome. I got the PRS-700 and it's cool, EXCEPT the glare problem that's been referred to in some forums is more than a problem. The features on the 700 are neat, but I can't live with the glare. The contrast is bad, the letters are dim, and it's really hard to read (and I have 20-20 vision). I've heard the 505 doesn't have the glare problem. Is that true, and is it easy to see the text? I'm returning this one, but am wondering if I should give the 505 a try. I'll give up the touch screen to be able to actually see the text.

Thanks for any advice.

01-23-2009, 09:43 AM	#7
jody Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2009 Device: Sony PRS 700 Reader	Thanks for the welcome. I got the PRS-700 and it's cool, EXCEPT the glare problem that's been referred to in some forums is more than a problem. The features on the 700 are neat, but I can't live with the glare. The contrast is bad, the letters are dim, and it's really hard to read (and I have 20-20 vision). I've heard the 505 doesn't have the glare problem. Is that true, and is it easy to see the text? I'm returning this one, but am wondering if I should give the 505 a try. I'll give up the touch screen to be able to actually see the text. Thanks for any advice.