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Old 08-17-2007, 10:26 AM   #6
Rolard
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Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Cleveland, OH
Device: Sony eReader, Intermec PPC70 (B&W PPC2k2), Handspring Prism
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Originally Posted by HarryT View Post
Just for the sake of pedantry, please note that it's called the "Sony Reader", not the "eReader".

There are lots of different Pocket PCs, etc - I used to do my reading on a full VGA-res iPaq 4700 - but to my mind, eInk screen such as the Sony Reader or iRex iLiad are a completely different experience; much more like reading a book than reading on an electronic device. I find reading on the iPaq now feels very "cramped" indeed.
Duly noted. Too much iPod and iPaq and eInk in my cola this morning.

I agree the eInk screen is gorgeous in daylight or any kind of decent lighting. But for reading in bed to me it's a little on the heavy side and a little bulky with a booklight. Also depends on your eyes I guess. With the battery failing in my old Intermec I switched to reading on an even more venerable Handspring Prism that I had. 160x160 screen blegh! But after a day or so I didn't notice the low resolution anymore. That was when the Sony Reader (woot got it right that time) deal came along. Perfect timing. Now if I can just find a better light for night time reading I'll probably stop grousing about it altogether.

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