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Old 09-06-2009, 12:42 AM   #4
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Originally Posted by kelchm View Post
However, while we are on the topic, why hasn't sony gone the capacitive route? I suspect it has a lot to do with cost. I'm also thinking that a glass capacitive panel would eliminate much of the clarity issues we see on the existing touch screen models.
i would guess cost is part of it. but also, glass is heavy and would add a lot of weight to an ebook device. not to mention glass is reflective, so while you would get good clarity, you'd probably be also staring at a reflection of yourself while you read.
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