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Old 02-06-2010, 01:04 PM   #28
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Originally Posted by CandyNJ66 View Post
Kenny, no I didn't What you said about ink levels could very well be the case. The glare on the other hand was absent from what I could see of the Nook. I am just not understanding why Sony couldn't manufacture a less reflective touch screen. I don't want to jump through hoops to read a book comfortably by tilting it at a certain angle etc, the screen should be comfortable to view out of the box. I know no e-reader's screen is good in dark light but the glare and what I saw of the darker ink is disappointing of an e-reader of this price and from Sony itself.

The Nook has lend a book to a friend, free book samples of any book in the store and lower prices. It also has Wifi. These things make a difference to me.

We shall see, I will let you know what I decide. Both seem like fine ebook readers.
The touch screen is just due to the technology and the glare a combination of that and the eInk (as compared to backlit LCD). There are "touch screens" that are less interfering, but use the Wacom technology and require a stylus.

I've not seen the Nook directly but I suspect is it just the same as a Sony 505 (which does not have the touch screen).

Just an FYI, I don't care much for the Sony 300 (5" screen) either and it is a non-touch screen, but it has a different DPI than the 6" screens.

They all have their good and bad points.

Keep in mind on the "Lending thing" you can only do that once per book.
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