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Originally Posted by jgray
I tried a Sony PRS-505 and did not like the contrast of eInk in low light situations. I would suggest that you try one yourself before buying to see if this is a factor for you. I find the jetBook screen much more readable in rather dim light. The screen is not backlit, just like the eInk screens.
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I'll see the 505 soon. The low light-low contrast sounds only a bit concerning. Even with paper books, it is recommended to read in good lighting conditions.
Unfortunately I won't have the chance of getting my hands on a JetBook for testing.
More than that, 5"<6", and this is a pretty major point for me. Being able to see through just a keyhole sounds pretty grim. Considering this, I would optimally get an ILiad, but there are many other drawbacks.
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Originally Posted by jgray
I would consider the Astak 5" Pocket Pro and the Sony 600.
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Astak 5" Pocket Pro (I think it's mini BeBook in Europe) is the brother of Hanlin V5. I was considering BeBook, which is brother to Hanlin V3, which is 6". I'm stubborn about 6".
As for PRS 600, as I've already said, touchscreen doesn't interest me. I never annotate paper books, it just doesn't seem right
. Dictionary, again is not that useful for me.
I can define better what I want now from an eReader: a simple, durable electronic device that acts like a book.
Thanks all for your answers, still waiting to hear some opinions on why CyBook gen3 or BeBook would be better.
