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pcinfoman · 08-10-2007, 02:35 PM

I currently read all my books on my PalmTX. The Sony Reader has just come to my attention. I like the big screen, but I have several questions before spending $300 for it.

Does it have a backlight? I do alot of night reading and did not see a backlight on its list of features.
It boasts a revolutionary e-paper screen. What does this mean? Why is it better than the screen on my PalmTX?
Why no color? I buy alot of computer manuals in pdf format and some of them are in color. And why would I put pictures on this is there is no color.

I think that is it for now. I may have more questions later.

08-10-2007, 02:35 PM	#1
pcinfoman Enthusiast Posts: 42 Karma: 10 Join Date: Aug 2007 Device: Sony eReader PRS-500	Pre-Sales Questions I currently read all my books on my PalmTX. The Sony Reader has just come to my attention. I like the big screen, but I have several questions before spending $300 for it. Does it have a backlight? I do alot of night reading and did not see a backlight on its list of features. It boasts a revolutionary e-paper screen. What does this mean? Why is it better than the screen on my PalmTX? Why no color? I buy alot of computer manuals in pdf format and some of them are in color. And why would I put pictures on this is there is no color. I think that is it for now. I may have more questions later.