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Xenophon · 04-07-2009, 05:41 PM

Robertb:

I bought a Sony 700 for the better UI and faster processing/page-turns/etc. And I paid $399 for it. Offer me something that works that nicely but also

Does not compromise screen quality
Supports ePub
At least matches the other ergonomics and UI of the Sony
Has a more robust screen -- perhaps via the long-rumored plastic substrate?
Is supported by Calibre!

and my Sony 700 will go on eBay that afternoon. Add in better support for larger libraries on the device and I'll sing your praises wherever I go.

Also note that I don't give a darn about the 700's lighting system. That's a complete non-issue for me.

Xenophon

P.S. If in addition to all of the above you add 2x better screen resolution (360DPI instead of 180) and super-duper ergonomic design (like the Rocket/RCA 1100, only better), well... I'd want to have your children (or something like that). Of course I do realize that you don't control things like screen resolution and all the design details of the devices...

04-07-2009, 05:41 PM	#1730
Xenophon curmudgeon Posts: 1,487 Karma: 5748190 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Redwood City, CA USA Device: Kobo Aura HD, (ex)nook, (ex)PRS-700, (ex)PRS-500	Robertb: I bought a Sony 700 for the better UI and faster processing/page-turns/etc. And I paid $399 for it. Offer me something that works that nicely but also Does not compromise screen quality Supports ePub At least matches the other ergonomics and UI of the Sony Has a more robust screen -- perhaps via the long-rumored plastic substrate? Is supported by Calibre! and my Sony 700 will go on eBay that afternoon. Add in better support for larger libraries on the device and I'll sing your praises wherever I go. Also note that I don't give a darn about the 700's lighting system. That's a complete non-issue for me. Xenophon P.S. If in addition to all of the above you add 2x better screen resolution (360DPI instead of 180) and super-duper ergonomic design (like the Rocket/RCA 1100, only better), well... I'd want to have your children (or something like that). Of course I do realize that you don't control things like screen resolution and all the design details of the devices...