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Originally Posted by RickyMaveety
I pick the one with the best contrast. Period. I am not one for dropping expensive electronics on the floor, or trying to twist them, or even leaving them out for the cats to pee on (which is the most likely form of abuse at this house).
That said, I have dropped my iPhone many many MANY times. That has a glass screen, and nothing has ever happened. It took hitting a big rig truck at 70 mph to damage my iPhone screen, and I have a feeling that an impact like that would also do significant damage to a plastic screen.
So, having a plastic screen as opposed to a glass screen means absolutely zip to me personally. It's not even on the long list of what I look for in an electronic reading device. Wouldn't even rate a line in my review.
However, other people have other needs, worries .... are amazingly accident prone, and regularly kill whatever electronics they have. So, maybe it's an important feature for them. Whatever floats your boat, you know??
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Dear All:
I understand. I am careful too with my Astak EZ Reader. I also understand about resolution and best contrast (reason Astak does not yet have a Touchscreen out). BUT... you should see some of the returns we get from FRY's electronics from their customers. Almost none are defective machines, but people actually sit on their devices. They drop them out 5 story apartment windows. They throw them in a duffle bag with dirty underware and let the airlines handle the bag. YOU would not do that and either would I... but a large percentage DO. The returns with thoroughly smashed screens is heartbreaking to see.
And, like you, I have passed my device around a jet I was taking and had 2-3 people drop it on the floor accidentally... or at a Trade Show where it fell off counters. YES... we take great care of our devices you and I... but accidents happen and it only takes one.
If the Flexi device actually costs less and has just as good resolution... it may be a great way to go.