where to buy the sony 700

[Kris777]

Originally Posted by zelda_pinwheel

that would be a very interesting comparison. however i believe they are different sorts of touchscreen ; the sony screen can take input from a finger or stylus, but the iliad, if i've understood correctly, requires a special wacom "pen". perhaps this allows them to use a less intrusive screen, and the comparison might be a little like apples to oranges.

i'm still curious to know how much of the quality loss on the sony display is due to the touchscreen, and how much to the lighting system.

It looks like people who received Sony 700 not too excited about screen:
https://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=31849

[zelda_pinwheel]

Originally Posted by Kris777

It looks like people who received Sony 700 not too excited about screen:
https://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=31849

yes, this is why i wonder how much of the loss of quality is due to the lighting system. personally, i do not want an integrated light source, and if that is the cause of the degraded display, i find it really disappointing (and rather infuriating, in fact).

on the other hand, i *do* think a touchscreen is a huge added value, for all the functions it makes possible / easier ; so if the touchscreen is the cause i am still disappointed but it seems easier to justify.

i think those stupid lights were a big mistake though. much better to add the lighted cover, or a clip-on light, or --radical idea !!-- use a lamp. sheesh.