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As an owner of the current ereader, all of these enhancements are welcome.

These are great little units for travel, takes up MUCH less space than a single paperback and it goes a long way on a single charge. The only thing I wish they would add is an LED reading lamp for low light. I don't think they can add a backlight to the eInk display. ]]>Sep 10th 2007 9:16PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/09/10/sonys-prs-505-ebook-reader-leaks-out/http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/10/sonys-prs-505-ebook-reader-leaks-out/
I love my 500 & will likely not spring for a new version (I'm on my second as my 1st is lost in the parking lot of a Marriott - though if anyone found one last month in a Marriott in San Jose, please let me know...).

Truly these should be more popular than they are. However, w/ most gadgets being coveted by men & recent studies clearly showing more women are readers than men it's not likely we'll see a real revolution anytime soon.]]>Sep 11th 2007 1:48AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/09/10/sonys-prs-505-ebook-reader-leaks-out/http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/10/sonys-prs-505-ebook-reader-leaks-out/
This was while we were at borders, so I bent over and took a smell, and she did too... it DID smell like a book. Sony, you geniuses! ]]>Sep 11th 2007 9:40AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/09/10/sonys-prs-505-ebook-reader-leaks-out/http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/10/sonys-prs-505-ebook-reader-leaks-out/A paper back is also about $8 vs $300. A small good book light I'll round up to $20 (nice slim one maybe functions as a bookmark too). I for one enjoy and expect ADVANCES in technology, so when sony designs a device specifically for that purpose, people are right to have some expectations. My cheap IIIxe palm pilot from almost 8 years ago has a backlight, doesn't lag when switching pages, previous pages don't ghost, and is much more durable.

I'm not neglecting the numerous ways it does things better, I'm saying it doesn't do enough better. I remember the first time I tried one of these out. I was shocked how terrible it ran. It's beyond me how someone who spent $300 on this could be happy with it. I'd rather spend that on an n800, deal with the smaller screen and enjoy the other features.]]>Sep 12th 2007 6:12PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/09/10/sonys-prs-505-ebook-reader-leaks-out/http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/10/sonys-prs-505-ebook-reader-leaks-out/
I do most of my reading in bed, and being able to read with the lights OFF is something I have cherished in my Nokia N800 and Clie NX80.

When a backlit or self-lit ebook reader becomes available, I will be first in line, even if the battery life much necessarily suffer.]]>Sep 10th 2007 9:24PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/09/10/sonys-prs-505-ebook-reader-leaks-out/http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/10/sonys-prs-505-ebook-reader-leaks-out/
IMO, the biggest issue is the price. Sony needs to sell these things for $149 or less to make it a viable platform. Its a good device, and lot of the old issues (like refresh times) seem to be addressed, but price clearly isn't (I guess the E-ink is still very expensive).]]>Sep 10th 2007 11:08PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/09/10/sonys-prs-505-ebook-reader-leaks-out/http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/10/sonys-prs-505-ebook-reader-leaks-out/Sep 11th 2007 3:41AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/09/10/sonys-prs-505-ebook-reader-leaks-out/http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/10/sonys-prs-505-ebook-reader-leaks-out/
What you need is a FRONT light -- seriously. I use an LED flashlight for night reading... just like I would for a paperback.

E-Ink is really very close to the printed page.

-Pie]]>Sep 11th 2007 1:12PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/09/10/sonys-prs-505-ebook-reader-leaks-out/http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/10/sonys-prs-505-ebook-reader-leaks-out/Oct 16th 2007 1:45PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/09/10/sonys-prs-505-ebook-reader-leaks-out/http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/10/sonys-prs-505-ebook-reader-leaks-out/Sep 10th 2007 9:28PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/09/10/sonys-prs-505-ebook-reader-leaks-out/http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/10/sonys-prs-505-ebook-reader-leaks-out/Sep 10th 2007 11:29PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/09/10/sonys-prs-505-ebook-reader-leaks-out/http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/10/sonys-prs-505-ebook-reader-leaks-out/Sep 11th 2007 12:00AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/09/10/sonys-prs-505-ebook-reader-leaks-out/http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/10/sonys-prs-505-ebook-reader-leaks-out/
And I've read large amounts on the standard battery, thank you very much. Extended will be awesome. :p]]>Sep 11th 2007 4:17AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/09/10/sonys-prs-505-ebook-reader-leaks-out/http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/10/sonys-prs-505-ebook-reader-leaks-out/http://forum.gbadev.org/viewtopic.php?t=14068]]>Sep 10th 2007 9:29PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/09/10/sonys-prs-505-ebook-reader-leaks-out/http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/10/sonys-prs-505-ebook-reader-leaks-out/
The Sony reader looks awesome, but like many have said, until it's down to a reasonable price (for me, that would be sub $100), I'm not interested.]]>Sep 11th 2007 11:28AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/09/10/sonys-prs-505-ebook-reader-leaks-out/http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/10/sonys-prs-505-ebook-reader-leaks-out/Sep 10th 2007 9:35PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/09/10/sonys-prs-505-ebook-reader-leaks-out/http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/10/sonys-prs-505-ebook-reader-leaks-out/
http://www.abtelectronics.com/product/25155.html

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For traveling this thing is great. It lasts through six hour+ flights without having to worry about the battery. I can charge it before the trip and it will still be going strong when I get back two weeks later.

I still use my winmo phone for reading as well, but this device is very easy on the eyes and works great for what it is.]]>Sep 10th 2007 9:52PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/09/10/sonys-prs-505-ebook-reader-leaks-out/http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/10/sonys-prs-505-ebook-reader-leaks-out/
The point is that its not very easy on the eyes to read for a long time, especially a book, on a LCD or other type of backlit screen.

The best way is still traditional paper. This type of reader approximates that as close as we can get right now.

People act as if their PSPs/DSlites/PDAs can do the same thing. If that's true, have you ever stopped to think why companies continue to develop e-ink technology while LCDs can easily display colors and refresh very quickly?

Think before you speak, folks. ]]>Sep 10th 2007 9:52PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/09/10/sonys-prs-505-ebook-reader-leaks-out/http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/10/sonys-prs-505-ebook-reader-leaks-out/
No tell me, please bring your point out, this is just confusing.]]>Sep 11th 2007 9:34AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/09/10/sonys-prs-505-ebook-reader-leaks-out/http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/10/sonys-prs-505-ebook-reader-leaks-out/
It may be less pretty in terms of flashiness, but the battery life and readability is amazing.]]>Sep 11th 2007 2:18PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/09/10/sonys-prs-505-ebook-reader-leaks-out/http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/10/sonys-prs-505-ebook-reader-leaks-out/Sep 10th 2007 9:55PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/09/10/sonys-prs-505-ebook-reader-leaks-out/http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/10/sonys-prs-505-ebook-reader-leaks-out/Sep 10th 2007 10:08PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/09/10/sonys-prs-505-ebook-reader-leaks-out/http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/10/sonys-prs-505-ebook-reader-leaks-out/Sep 10th 2007 10:09PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/09/10/sonys-prs-505-ebook-reader-leaks-out/http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/10/sonys-prs-505-ebook-reader-leaks-out/Sep 10th 2007 10:14PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/09/10/sonys-prs-505-ebook-reader-leaks-out/http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/10/sonys-prs-505-ebook-reader-leaks-out/Sep 11th 2007 3:41AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/09/10/sonys-prs-505-ebook-reader-leaks-out/http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/10/sonys-prs-505-ebook-reader-leaks-out/Sep 10th 2007 10:14PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/09/10/sonys-prs-505-ebook-reader-leaks-out/http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/10/sonys-prs-505-ebook-reader-leaks-out/
Here's a demo video (in french) of the new screen technology-- about 6 minutes in:

http://billaut.typepad.com/jm/2007/07/connaissez-vo-6.html]]>Sep 10th 2007 11:34PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/09/10/sonys-prs-505-ebook-reader-leaks-out/http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/10/sonys-prs-505-ebook-reader-leaks-out/
The other issue is PDF formatting-Sony needs to release a utility that can batch convert existing PDFs to the rather non-standard layout that the eBook requires...right now most PDFs are formatted to 8.5x11...but the current eBook reader display is optimized for a much smaller page (since its not 8.5x11). ]]>Sep 10th 2007 10:23PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/09/10/sonys-prs-505-ebook-reader-leaks-out/http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/10/sonys-prs-505-ebook-reader-leaks-out/Sep 10th 2007 10:33PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/09/10/sonys-prs-505-ebook-reader-leaks-out/http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/10/sonys-prs-505-ebook-reader-leaks-out/Sep 10th 2007 10:51PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/09/10/sonys-prs-505-ebook-reader-leaks-out/http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/10/sonys-prs-505-ebook-reader-leaks-out/Sep 11th 2007 12:19AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/09/10/sonys-prs-505-ebook-reader-leaks-out/http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/10/sonys-prs-505-ebook-reader-leaks-out/Current link :

http://www.abtelectronics.com/search/search.php?keywords=prs505&x=0&y=0]]>Sep 10th 2007 10:34PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/09/10/sonys-prs-505-ebook-reader-leaks-out/http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/10/sonys-prs-505-ebook-reader-leaks-out/Sep 10th 2007 10:37PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/09/10/sonys-prs-505-ebook-reader-leaks-out/http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/10/sonys-prs-505-ebook-reader-leaks-out/Sep 10th 2007 11:02PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/09/10/sonys-prs-505-ebook-reader-leaks-out/http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/10/sonys-prs-505-ebook-reader-leaks-out/Sep 10th 2007 10:37PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/09/10/sonys-prs-505-ebook-reader-leaks-out/http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/10/sonys-prs-505-ebook-reader-leaks-out/Sep 10th 2007 10:41PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/09/10/sonys-prs-505-ebook-reader-leaks-out/http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/10/sonys-prs-505-ebook-reader-leaks-out/I recommend the verilux.

And really... dead tree books also has a "flashing" page refresh when you turn the page...]]>Sep 11th 2007 3:41AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/09/10/sonys-prs-505-ebook-reader-leaks-out/http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/10/sonys-prs-505-ebook-reader-leaks-out/Sep 10th 2007 11:16PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/09/10/sonys-prs-505-ebook-reader-leaks-out/http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/10/sonys-prs-505-ebook-reader-leaks-out/Sep 10th 2007 11:50PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/09/10/sonys-prs-505-ebook-reader-leaks-out/http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/10/sonys-prs-505-ebook-reader-leaks-out/Sep 11th 2007 12:00AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/09/10/sonys-prs-505-ebook-reader-leaks-out/http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/10/sonys-prs-505-ebook-reader-leaks-out/Sep 11th 2007 12:10AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/09/10/sonys-prs-505-ebook-reader-leaks-out/http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/10/sonys-prs-505-ebook-reader-leaks-out/ If that's true, have you ever stopped to think why companies continue to develop e-ink technology while LCDs can easily display colors and refresh very quickly?

Battery life?
]]>Sep 11th 2007 12:18AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/09/10/sonys-prs-505-ebook-reader-leaks-out/http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/10/sonys-prs-505-ebook-reader-leaks-out/
LCD is like looking at a computer screen (DS, PSP, etc.), If you read books for hours on end, you can understand why you would rather have a screen like paper rather then a computer monitor.]]>Sep 11th 2007 2:08AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/09/10/sonys-prs-505-ebook-reader-leaks-out/http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/10/sonys-prs-505-ebook-reader-leaks-out/Sep 11th 2007 7:09AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/09/10/sonys-prs-505-ebook-reader-leaks-out/http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/10/sonys-prs-505-ebook-reader-leaks-out/
Also, the one format I'd LOVE to have on these (or failing that on my Palm t3) is .chm. A nice sliding interface to hide the chapters....why can't they program that?

And whilst I'm at it, what about a nice little means of removing the white borders of pdf's? The bezel functions nicely as a border...let the screen display all the text...a border is just cruft.]]>Sep 11th 2007 12:35AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/09/10/sonys-prs-505-ebook-reader-leaks-out/http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/10/sonys-prs-505-ebook-reader-leaks-out/
an 'uber-geek' solution - but it does work..
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