Thread: Sony Reader Daily Edition model number is PRS-900
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Old 09-18-2009, 12:44 PM   #50
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Originally Posted by krischik View Post
Yes - one has to wonder why Sony did not use a capacitive touch screen mounted behind the display. For me this seems to be the only way to go for eInk displays.

Martin
Resistive touch is so 2003 . When the main mission of a device is for reading anything introduced into the design that reduces readability simply does not make sense (to me) - I have a PRS-505 and the screen on that of course is superb - I also picked up a kindle DX (for my pdf's) and that screen is also very very good. The 700 was a complete tragedy; and while not as bad as the 700, the 600 still does not cut it for me. (and it would seem quite a few others)

In my opinion companies should be working on faster refresh rates, higher contrast, less glare (YES I went there JS wolf) and color and leave touch to a time when they can implement it without interfering with the screen or making it so ridiculously expensive that no one can afford it (*cough* *cough* irex). If plastic logic can make their device sub $500 I think they might do well.

I won’t get into the content partner discussion which is a serious flaw with many of the readers relegating them dorks like us who are willing to download from various sources, and adapt what we want to read to work on our devices. (Whoops I just did get into it). Sony has the second best content setup so they can make it work with the right device. (you guys know the first I won’t say it, but it rhymes with lindle)

I want to throw this out for thought - what other readers besides the 600, 700 and upcoming 900 have had so many threads regarding the poor display quality? I think other than a few isolated discussion, none come anywhere close. In my opinion Sony has gone in a completely wrong direction with their touch screen line and I predict like the 700 before it, the 600 and 900 will be novelty purchases but overall a dismal failure as a product line.

I like the Sony products overall, and the 505 in my opinion will be an iconic symbol of how to do it right for years to come. I hope Sony hires some better design engineers for the reader line and can turn back on course
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