Sony vs. Kindle 3 screens. Will sony improve in future?

Nexutix · 10-20-2010, 11:08 PM

1. Kindle 3 boasts of 50% more contrast. So does that mean all new sony models have contrast like kindle 2? Or they are improving without advertising? What about the compared refresh rates?
2. Will sony improve contrast in future soon? (like 6 months)

etienne66 · 10-20-2010, 11:21 PM

The Sony PRS-350 and PRS-650 have the exact same screen as the Kindle 3 so the contrast should be the same. I'm not sure about the refresh rate, but my PRS-650 seems to be very satisfactory when compared with a Kindle 2.

Etienne66

doreenjoy · 10-21-2010, 12:05 AM

I compared the K3 and the Sony 350 side by side and they appear to have the same contrast.

Some people say that the K3's background color is a little lighter than the Sony 350/650, but I couldn't see that difference myself. I am colorblind so it's difficult for me to see the difference between grays.

I didn't like the K3 font at all...it's a strange equal-thickness font that I personally find hard to read. As with all things, YMMV.

Mr. Goodbar · 10-21-2010, 12:15 AM

I compared the 350 to my Kindle DX Graphite and I didn't see any real screen quality difference. I do think the Kindle uses a slightly bolder font which may contribute to some people perceiving a difference. Comparing the two devices viewing the same pdf file, the quality was the same.

Jabby · 10-21-2010, 12:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Goodbar

I compared the 350 to my Kindle DX Graphite and I didn't see any real screen quality difference. I do think the Kindle uses a slightly bolder font which may contribute to some people perceiving a difference. Comparing the two devices viewing the same pdf file, the quality was the same.

Since this thread is, generally, about readability I was wondering if some of you folks would do me a favor. I took a text file and turned it into an ebup with all the text bolded and with the line spacing jiggered. It looks good on my Jetbook Lite and was wondering how it would look on a PRS-350. I'll upload the file so that anyone who wants to can see how it looks and give me some feedback. A check of the TOC would be helpful as well.

Thanks in advance - John

astra · 10-21-2010, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by patilsaurabhr

1. Kindle 3 boasts of 50% more contrast

Are you so naive to believe it?

elcreative · 10-21-2010, 09:34 AM

50% more contrast than what???? I love ads

and the way they get believed... My printer paper has 100% more contrast

Quote:

Originally Posted by patilsaurabhr

1. Kindle 3 boasts of 50% more contrast. So does that mean all new sony models have contrast like kindle 2? Or they are improving without advertising? What about the compared refresh rates?
2. Will sony improve contrast in future soon? (like 6 months)

Nexutix · 10-21-2010, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by elcreative

50% more contrast than what????

They "boast" 50% more contrast than Kindle 2

10-20-2010, 11:08 PM	#1
Nexutix Reading and reading Posts: 582 Karma: 8250144 Join Date: Oct 2010 Device: Infibeam Pi, iPod Touch 4G, iPad Air 2, iPad mini 2, Oneplus One	Sony vs. Kindle 3 screens. Will sony improve in future? 1. Kindle 3 boasts of 50% more contrast. So does that mean all new sony models have contrast like kindle 2? Or they are improving without advertising? What about the compared refresh rates? 2. Will sony improve contrast in future soon? (like 6 months)

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etienne66 Groupie Posts: 185 Karma: 9832 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Texas, US Device: Kindle 2, PRS-600 Black, PRS-650 Red, Adam w/ Pixel Qi(pre-ordered)	The Sony PRS-350 and PRS-650 have the exact same screen as the Kindle 3 so the contrast should be the same. I'm not sure about the refresh rate, but my PRS-650 seems to be very satisfactory when compared with a Kindle 2. Etienne66

10-21-2010, 12:05 AM	#3
doreenjoy 01000100 01001010 Posts: 1,889 Karma: 2400000 Join Date: Mar 2009 Device: Polyamorous	I compared the K3 and the Sony 350 side by side and they appear to have the same contrast. Some people say that the K3's background color is a little lighter than the Sony 350/650, but I couldn't see that difference myself. I am colorblind so it's difficult for me to see the difference between grays. I didn't like the K3 font at all...it's a strange equal-thickness font that I personally find hard to read. As with all things, YMMV.

10-21-2010, 12:15 AM	#4
Mr. Goodbar Wizard Posts: 1,005 Karma: 98078 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Atlanta, GA Device: iPad Mini 4	I compared the 350 to my Kindle DX Graphite and I didn't see any real screen quality difference. I do think the Kindle uses a slightly bolder font which may contribute to some people perceiving a difference. Comparing the two devices viewing the same pdf file, the quality was the same.