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Old 02-12-2009, 01:33 AM   #1
chili_666
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Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Germany
Device: Sony PRS 500
Help me justify an upgrade...

Hi there,

I have been using a PRS 500 for... erm... I donīt know 2 years? It accompanied me on at least two major vacations, so it must be 2 years...

I canīt even remember when I last read a paper book.

Anyway, now since the 700 has come out, I was thinking about an upgrade. There are several reasons why I would like to upgrade:
  • bigger memory- more books without expansion cards
  • way better ui - the one of the 500 is cr*p
  • faster page turns - I do read a lot and fast
  • integrated light - this more of an added bonus, than a real reason
  • better pdf-support - I donīt read that many of them, but if I do it turns into a major task to be able to read them properly

But the reports on here haven`t exactly been absolutely positive.

Especially glare and contrast seem to be a bit on the bad side, when compared to the 505. But how about the 500? Is the screen better or worse?

I found a side by side pic on http://www.mobiletechreview.com/gadg...er-PRS-700.htm. But there it could be lighting or anything that makes the 700 look like it has a lot less contrast. It donīt trust pics all the way and would rather trust the mobileread-users.

Itīs the only thing holding me back... so I would appreciate it, if anyone could confirm or dispell my doubts.

Thanks.

Chili
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