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jgray · 05-25-2009, 01:24 AM

I am thinking about a Jetbook. As to whether the screen was defective, I don't think so. I saw a Sony 500 on display in another store a while back. The store display was dimly lit and the contrast was rather poor. I took a chance on a 505, thinking that the screen was better. It may be, but to my eyes, the low-light contrast just isn't good enough. As I said, in bright light it is very readable. If it hadn't been for that issue, I would have kept the 505.

I did contemplate a booklight or lightwedge. Not only didn't I want to spend more money, but I felt that I shouldn't have to, just to make the device readable in average lighting.

I know many people love there eInk readers and have no problem with the contrast. I'm sure that this is somewhat subjective. For me, it just wasn't good enough.

05-25-2009, 01:24 AM	#11
jgray Fanatic Posts: 554 Karma: 2928497 Join Date: Mar 2008 Device: Clara 2E & Sage	I am thinking about a Jetbook. As to whether the screen was defective, I don't think so. I saw a Sony 500 on display in another store a while back. The store display was dimly lit and the contrast was rather poor. I took a chance on a 505, thinking that the screen was better. It may be, but to my eyes, the low-light contrast just isn't good enough. As I said, in bright light it is very readable. If it hadn't been for that issue, I would have kept the 505. I did contemplate a booklight or lightwedge. Not only didn't I want to spend more money, but I felt that I shouldn't have to, just to make the device readable in average lighting. I know many people love there eInk readers and have no problem with the contrast. I'm sure that this is somewhat subjective. For me, it just wasn't good enough. Last edited by jgray; 05-25-2009 at 01:28 AM.