I think David is refering to the "info" screen with the file size/directory information. That isn't the title screen of the book. If you want detailed information, you can select "info" on the book menu and get all that detailed information if you really want it. I have a feeling that if Apple came out with the same exact device/interface, David would be in love.
Also, the point of this is the screen. Eink is much easier on the eyes and has battery life measured in weeks instead of hours. That's the revolutionary part but this is still early adopter territory.
The screen contrast is actually very good, but just like real paper it is dependent upon the ambient lighting. If you are in sunlight or by a reading lamp the background looks as white as a paper book. I don't quite get why you would compare this to reading a newspaper in the dark-- do you actually do that? Turn on a light...
Now that we've thrown 'em off the trail, use the form below to get in touch with the people at Engadget. Please fill in all of the required fields because they're required.
I think David is refering to the "info" screen with the file size/directory information. That isn't the title screen of the book. If you want detailed information, you can select "info" on the book menu and get all that detailed information if you really want it. I have a feeling that if Apple came out with the same exact device/interface, David would be in love.
Also, the point of this is the screen. Eink is much easier on the eyes and has battery life measured in weeks instead of hours. That's the revolutionary part but this is still early adopter territory.
The screen contrast is actually very good, but just like real paper it is dependent upon the ambient lighting. If you are in sunlight or by a reading lamp the background looks as white as a paper book. I don't quite get why you would compare this to reading a newspaper in the dark-- do you actually do that? Turn on a light...