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Xochipilli2012 · 03-02-2010, 03:46 PM

Hi Robertb,

Yes, thank you. I am already prepared to do the firmware upgrade--the SD card with the software is in the unit as it is charging and in a bit less than 8 hours I will trigger the process to install the new firmware.

First Impressions:

The unit is very well-packaged. I didn't realize the charger was a usb charger (the Sony Reader uses a separate port for optional charging using a PSP charger). The cover feels nice, as does the rubberized texture of the reader itself.

But the biggest thing I noticed was how bright the screen is! I've gotten used to the PRS-600's comparatively darker, gray screen, so this is a nice surprise. I was aware the Pocket Pro was well-regarded in this type of comparison, but I was a little surprised at how much lighter the background is.

How this translates into readability remains to be seen, but it did make an impression.

Well, I've got a bit of a wait ahead of me, so I might as well settle down and do some "real work."

Cheers!

03-02-2010, 03:46 PM	#18
Xochipilli2012 Zealot Posts: 101 Karma: 38 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Seattle Device: Red PRS-600, Slate Blue Astak EZReader Pocket Pro	It's here... Hi Robertb, Yes, thank you. I am already prepared to do the firmware upgrade--the SD card with the software is in the unit as it is charging and in a bit less than 8 hours I will trigger the process to install the new firmware. First Impressions: The unit is very well-packaged. I didn't realize the charger was a usb charger (the Sony Reader uses a separate port for optional charging using a PSP charger). The cover feels nice, as does the rubberized texture of the reader itself. But the biggest thing I noticed was how bright the screen is! I've gotten used to the PRS-600's comparatively darker, gray screen, so this is a nice surprise. I was aware the Pocket Pro was well-regarded in this type of comparison, but I was a little surprised at how much lighter the background is. How this translates into readability remains to be seen, but it did make an impression. Well, I've got a bit of a wait ahead of me, so I might as well settle down and do some "real work." Cheers!