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Originally Posted by cobalt8
Robert,
I have a couple of questions. Forgive me if you've given this information in an earlier post and I missed it.
1. Can you release how many shades of gray the different EZ Reader and Mentor models are going to support?
2. Have you noticed whether the touchscreen on the PRO model causes a) any glare and b) any reduction in contrast like that of the Sony 505 vs 700?
I would also like to say that it's awesome having your presence here to ask questions about the upcoming product line. It's not a common occurrence to have this type of interaction with a company in today's world. At least not from my experience. lol So, that being said.... 
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All new EZ Reader and Mentor models will be 16 shades of grey.
Yes, I noticed what you noticed. When you get a Touchscreen device it HAS to just slightly impact the screen clarity. This is because there is that extra piece of glass creating a sandwich that the resistive-touch genie goes inside. I do NOT notice it at all while reading a book... but I do notice it slightly upon start-up and menu. So, this I cannot blame on Sony or Amazon... the slight lower clarity is going to be inherant when you go to Touchscreen. It is not at all a bad thing... but your eyes and Sony are not deceiving you. I love Touch, used to sell it in three varieties on POS machines. BUT... that is why, for me at least, I will not move up to Touch on my own EZ Reader. It is really cool to let your fingers do the walking; but I would rather press a button and get the ultimate clarity. Our PRO has a great screen... but Touch will impact it a little.
That is as honest as I can give it to you!
Robert B