MobileRead Forums - View Single Post - How bad is the PRS-700?

rcentros · 03-30-2018, 11:19 PM

Not very good. Ironically, it seems clearer without the light than does the 600 or 900. I've posted a couple pictures from the 700 (at the high light position, taken in the dark) compared to your 505 with the lighted case (I found one). If you still want the 700 ($30 is too much I think), there's one selling on Mercari.com for $20 (including shipping).

https://item.mercari.com/gl/m60455990960/

I should add, the build is very nice. It's fairly heavy, but not as heavy as the 505 with lighted case. Mine, apparently, has a weak battery – and it looks like a pain to replace as shield in front of the screen has to be carefully pried off (it's glued). It doesn't appear to be difficult to find the battery.

03-30-2018, 11:19 PM	#6
rcentros eReader Wrangler Posts: 7,916 Karma: 52566355 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Boise, ID Device: PB HD3, GL3, Voyage	Not very good. Ironically, it seems clearer without the light than does the 600 or 900. I've posted a couple pictures from the 700 (at the high light position, taken in the dark) compared to your 505 with the lighted case (I found one). If you still want the 700 ($30 is too much I think), there's one selling on Mercari.com for $20 (including shipping). https://item.mercari.com/gl/m60455990960/ I should add, the build is very nice. It's fairly heavy, but not as heavy as the 505 with lighted case. Mine, apparently, has a weak battery – and it looks like a pain to replace as shield in front of the screen has to be carefully pried off (it's glued). It doesn't appear to be difficult to find the battery. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by rcentros; 03-30-2018 at 11:24 PM.