My 700 has shipped! - Page 2

MickeyC · 11-07-2008, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by shopintheusa

Does this mean sonystle retail stores have them now.

SonyStyle stored have had them for a couple of weeks but only for display not for sale.

shopintheusa · 11-07-2008, 03:32 PM

I got my hands on a unit......

700 vs. 505

505 picture is much crisper and sharp. 700 is fuzzy. A difference you would only notice if you have used the 505 regularly. Something you could get used to......but definetly a major difference. I personally would not pay an extra $100 for this unit....regardless of touch screen and light.

shopintheusa · 11-07-2008, 04:35 PM

There are major glare issues with the 700. It is due to the texture of the screen. It is a glare similiar to an etch a sketch......plastic screen maybe. I guess the 505 is glass....that is why the 505 is so much clearer with almost no glare.

In the dark the ACL1 cover has a consistent stream of light throught the reading area. The 700 light is not consistent around the reading area. There are 4 "bulb shadows".....similiar to the 2 bulb shadows when using a Lightwedge.

I ebayed one of the units I got if anyone is interested. I guess I should be hyping the 700 unit since it is on ebay........

dhbailey · 11-07-2008, 04:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shopintheusa

I got my hands on a unit......

700 vs. 505

505 picture is much crisper and sharp. 700 is fuzzy. A difference you would only notice if you have used the 505 regularly. Something you could get used to......but definetly a major difference. I personally would not pay an extra $100 for this unit....regardless of touch screen and light.

This is extremely interesting -- there are those who claim the 700 is fuzzy, with the 505 much crisper and sharp. And there are those who have held their 505 right next to the 700 and said that the two units are equally sharp and crisp.

I sure hope it's not a quality control issue!

shopintheusa · 11-07-2008, 05:41 PM

I have some pictures that I can send you of side by side shots of the 505 and 700. How do i get them on the forum/

zelda_pinwheel · 11-07-2008, 05:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shopintheusa

I have some pictures that I can send you of side by side shots of the 505 and 700. How do i get them on the forum/

if the photos are on your hard drive, to attach them to your post, just click "new reply" (or "go advanced" from the quick reply box), then click on the little paperclick button ("attachments"). click on the first button and navigate to the first photo. repeat for the other photos. then click "upload". just post another message if you get stuck.

shopintheusa · 11-07-2008, 05:50 PM

Here are some pictures....hopefully.

ru.ereader · 11-07-2008, 05:54 PM

Whoever got their PRS-700 shipped, when did you ordered ?

johnnyr · 11-07-2008, 05:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shopintheusa

Here are some pictures....hopefully.

This is exactly how it looked in store....such a dissapointment.

zelda_pinwheel · 11-07-2008, 05:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shopintheusa

Here are some pictures....hopefully.

thanks for those photos, although they really confirm the disappointing quality of the screen.

note : to get a good view, click on the photos three times to display them at their full size.

shopintheusa · 11-07-2008, 06:08 PM

I look forward to the PRS-705.......................or would it be the 707..................or is it the 707AD.............or maybe PRS-900........or Sony Reader Specs.

fanaa · 11-07-2008, 06:33 PM

I got an email saying my delivery date has changed to 11/18 too. Sucks. I'm a very impatient person. I used to have a kindle that I used pretty heavily, though their wireless option was not something I used a lot. I gave it away to my brother last month, and have since been reading books on my iPod Touch. It's convenient enough, for now, but I don't enjoy reading on such a small screen size. I'm looking forward to my first Sony Reader. I have a feeling a little bit of screen fuzziness isn't really going to negate the advantages of touch screen capabilities for me.

I wonder if you could have crossword and sudoku type games on it now. That would make it a whole lot more fun for me.

lisreed · 11-07-2008, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by ru.ereader

Whoever got their PRS-700 shipped, when did you ordered ?

Mine has been shipped and I ordered in around 10-13.

While it may not be as clear as might like, it looks perfectly readable. About how it is if you have a lighted cover for the 505. Its still worth it to me because I like ebooks but pressing a button to read has been inflaming my tendons. I expect a touchscreen will be a lot better for me. There are also other features I am looking forward too.

Sonist · 11-07-2008, 10:14 PM

Heh, I actually have two 700s on order (one from Sony, one from ABT) and neither has shipped.

I've decided to chill and see how it looks in my hands. On paper at least, it looks great and the speed and touch-screen (I am too used to the iPod) are too enticing to pass up. Plus it's nicely designed.

If it looks too dim or is not good enough for extended reading, I'll just send them back.

shopintheusa · 11-08-2008, 12:15 AM

A few more observations.....

I just fell in love with the 700

The 700 is much crisper at night than the 505 w/ACL1. The ACL1 has a haze or frosting on the glass. The 700 is much sharper at night. I prefer the 505 during the daytime and the 700 at night. The 700 light seemed less stressful than the ACL1 cover.....almost soothing.

The 700 reminds me of that Seinfeld episode where the girlfriend looked different in different lighting. 700 is great at night and avergage during the daytime.

The touch screen works excellent with absolutly no problems with finger prints. The little black flash is still visible when turning a page

11-07-2008, 05:50 PM	#22
shopintheusa Enthusiast Posts: 33 Karma: 20 Join Date: Jun 2008 Device: Sony Reader PRS-505	Here are some pictures....hopefully. Attached Thumbnails

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11-07-2008, 03:32 PM	#17
shopintheusa Enthusiast Posts: 33 Karma: 20 Join Date: Jun 2008 Device: Sony Reader PRS-505	I got my hands on a unit...... 700 vs. 505 505 picture is much crisper and sharp. 700 is fuzzy. A difference you would only notice if you have used the 505 regularly. Something you could get used to......but definetly a major difference. I personally would not pay an extra $100 for this unit....regardless of touch screen and light.

11-07-2008, 04:35 PM	#18
shopintheusa Enthusiast Posts: 33 Karma: 20 Join Date: Jun 2008 Device: Sony Reader PRS-505	There are major glare issues with the 700. It is due to the texture of the screen. It is a glare similiar to an etch a sketch......plastic screen maybe. I guess the 505 is glass....that is why the 505 is so much clearer with almost no glare. In the dark the ACL1 cover has a consistent stream of light throught the reading area. The 700 light is not consistent around the reading area. There are 4 "bulb shadows".....similiar to the 2 bulb shadows when using a Lightwedge. I ebayed one of the units I got if anyone is interested. I guess I should be hyping the 700 unit since it is on ebay........

11-07-2008, 05:41 PM	#20
shopintheusa Enthusiast Posts: 33 Karma: 20 Join Date: Jun 2008 Device: Sony Reader PRS-505	I have some pictures that I can send you of side by side shots of the 505 and 700. How do i get them on the forum/

11-07-2008, 05:54 PM	#23
ru.ereader Junior Member Posts: 4 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2008 Device: None	Whoever got their PRS-700 shipped, when did you ordered ?

11-07-2008, 06:08 PM	#26
shopintheusa Enthusiast Posts: 33 Karma: 20 Join Date: Jun 2008 Device: Sony Reader PRS-505	I look forward to the PRS-705.......................or would it be the 707..................or is it the 707AD.............or maybe PRS-900........or Sony Reader Specs.

11-07-2008, 06:33 PM	#27
fanaa Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2008 Device: Sony PRS-505	I got an email saying my delivery date has changed to 11/18 too. Sucks. I'm a very impatient person. I used to have a kindle that I used pretty heavily, though their wireless option was not something I used a lot. I gave it away to my brother last month, and have since been reading books on my iPod Touch. It's convenient enough, for now, but I don't enjoy reading on such a small screen size. I'm looking forward to my first Sony Reader. I have a feeling a little bit of screen fuzziness isn't really going to negate the advantages of touch screen capabilities for me. I wonder if you could have crossword and sudoku type games on it now. That would make it a whole lot more fun for me.

11-07-2008, 10:14 PM	#29
Sonist Apeist Posts: 2,126 Karma: 381090 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The sunny part of California Device: Generic virtual reality story-experiential device	Heh, I actually have two 700s on order (one from Sony, one from ABT) and neither has shipped. I've decided to chill and see how it looks in my hands. On paper at least, it looks great and the speed and touch-screen (I am too used to the iPod) are too enticing to pass up. Plus it's nicely designed. If it looks too dim or is not good enough for extended reading, I'll just send them back.

11-08-2008, 12:15 AM	#30
shopintheusa Enthusiast Posts: 33 Karma: 20 Join Date: Jun 2008 Device: Sony Reader PRS-505	A few more observations..... I just fell in love with the 700 The 700 is much crisper at night than the 505 w/ACL1. The ACL1 has a haze or frosting on the glass. The 700 is much sharper at night. I prefer the 505 during the daytime and the 700 at night. The 700 light seemed less stressful than the ACL1 cover.....almost soothing. The 700 reminds me of that Seinfeld episode where the girlfriend looked different in different lighting. 700 is great at night and avergage during the daytime. The touch screen works excellent with absolutly no problems with finger prints. The little black flash is still visible when turning a page