03-03-2010, 11:56 AM
I'd seen other reviews that said the touch layer makes e-ink screens dimmer, with less contrast, which is trouble in low light.
The earlier Sony readers could be patched by Linux enthusiasts. If the new one can also be patched, then the menu delay issues could be worked around.
It would be cool if someone could figure out a dual layer e-ink/LCD display (LCD on top, with the e-ink showing through). The e-ink layer is great for reading clarity with great battery life. The LCD can do color, animation, and instantly responsive menus. Might be too narrow a product niche to be worth a manufacturer's investment, but it could be best of both worlds.
The earlier Sony readers could be patched by Linux enthusiasts. If the new one can also be patched, then the menu delay issues could be worked around.
It would be cool if someone could figure out a dual layer e-ink/LCD display (LCD on top, with the e-ink showing through). The e-ink layer is great for reading clarity with great battery life. The LCD can do color, animation, and instantly responsive menus. Might be too narrow a product niche to be worth a manufacturer's investment, but it could be best of both worlds.