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davlewis · 05-08-2009, 07:50 PM

I had a chance today to visit a Sony Style store and look at and play with both the PRS-505 and PRS-700 Sony Readers. THis is the first time I have touched an eBook. The one thing that was very obvious on both the 505 and the 700 is that on a page change the display appears to flash to a negative state (black background, white text) then change back to white background and black text for the next page.

I assume this is due to the unique e-ink technology? I have never touched a Kindle, but would I be correct that it behaves the same?

I was very impressed by the feel of the Sony devices, very rigid and substantial feel due to the metal body. I have to say I love the concept of the 700 touch screen (I have been spoiled by the iPhone), but the glare and reduced contrast is a pretty big hit. However, Sony has it on sale for $349 at least through the weekend which makes it more attractive.

05-08-2009, 07:50 PM	#1
davlewis Member Posts: 15 Karma: 10 Join Date: May 2009 Device: Sony PRS-505	Page Change Behavior I had a chance today to visit a Sony Style store and look at and play with both the PRS-505 and PRS-700 Sony Readers. THis is the first time I have touched an eBook. The one thing that was very obvious on both the 505 and the 700 is that on a page change the display appears to flash to a negative state (black background, white text) then change back to white background and black text for the next page. I assume this is due to the unique e-ink technology? I have never touched a Kindle, but would I be correct that it behaves the same? I was very impressed by the feel of the Sony devices, very rigid and substantial feel due to the metal body. I have to say I love the concept of the 700 touch screen (I have been spoiled by the iPhone), but the glare and reduced contrast is a pretty big hit. However, Sony has it on sale for $349 at least through the weekend which makes it more attractive.