The question I have is given the photos of the Verilux or the Mighty Bright dual light which would you get for your reader?

See the following thread for the photos. They are in there someplace...

http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=9362

Jon

For convenience's sake :nice:

Verilux is here (http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showpost.php?p=65269&postcount=70)

Mighty Bright Dual Light is here (http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showpost.php?p=74403&postcount=106)

I tried to bring them into the post directly, but I can't figure out how with the first ones, and it didn't seem fair to do one and not the other. :shrug:

The question I have is given the photos of the Verilux or the Mighty Bright dual light which would you get for your reader?

See the following thread for the photos. They are in there someplace...

http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=9362

Jon
The Verilux:
http://ec1.images-amazon.com/images/P/B000F93508.01._SS400_SCLZZZZZZZ_.jpg
Can be had from Amazon (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000F93508/104-8895863-5939951).
See this post (http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showpost.php?p=59340&postcount=36).

The MightyBright:
http://www.mightybright.com/upload/images/337361057348178890Duet_blk.jpg
See here (http://www.mightybright.com/Music_Lights/78/ProductDetail.html).

It's the other, MightyBright he's talking about, mogui, the 'antenna' one. :wink2:

Sonystyle has a cool reading light for Reader: http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10551&storeId=10151&langId=-1&productId=20005520

Sonystyle has a cool reading light for Reader: http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10551&storeId=10151&langId=-1&productId=20005520
problem is, I want to get a light for my Sony soon. The Sony Style stores do not have any in stock. So there is no way to go have a look at one.

I bought one from Sony two weeks ago at their Sony Style store (http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/SYStoreLocatorDetailView?storeId=10151&catalogId=10551&storeIndex=74) in the Old Orchard mall, Illinois.

I also got the Verliux light. It's has the better light than the Sony, because it's brighter, spreads the light more evenly on the device, and has less glare. On the other hand, I noticed that the battery dies fairly quick (so better get a rechargeable one), that it's heavy, and fragile.

First of all, don't go for Sony light (with all due respect to anyone who loves it :), don't get angry at me). I have bought it and then I bought verilux. Sony light doesn't come even close in comparison. Verilux is so much ahead!
The main drawback is that if you want to avoid glare from a screen you have to position it on the reader's side and its light is too weak to lit a whole screen evenly, it is too deem and my eyes would get tired in 15 minutes after using it.
Verdict: Unacceptable because the light is too weak for my eyes.


Verilux vs. Bug (I will call mighttybright a "bug" just for fan :))
My choise would be verilux.
IMHO
1. It is much smaller, compact and easier to handle than 2 antennas. Since I have sony light, which has 1 antenna and it is not bigger than Bug, I can compare them. Also, most likely it is easier to take on a trip. I have taken mine in a special small bag that comes with it, it is very convenient.

2. Bug uses 3 AAA vs. verilux 2 AA. You should choose for yourself what type of battery is more convenient for you. Probably their weight is almost the same.

3. I don't know how heavy Bug is. (Although it should not be too heavy I think, so it would not matter too much for me, but for some people it is important).

4. As someone pointed it out to me on another forum there is an insignificant or significant drawback to Bug vs verilux. It has 2 antenas that should be positioned on both sides of the reader with a certain angle towards the screen, just like it is shown on a pictures in another topic. It allows to avoid glaring effect and provides an even light across the screen which is wonderful but in my situation it would disturb my other half, because one of the antennas would always be pointing in her direction and the only reason why I needed additional lamp is to be able to read a book while my other half is blissfully sleeping next to me :) Also if my other half is sleeping to the left from me I can hold the reader like a real book and fa ront cover (at right angle to the reader) completely prevents the leakage of the hateful light :D

Sorry guys, I still like this one better! :D

problem is, I want to get a light for my Sony soon. The Sony Style stores do not have any in stock. So there is no way to go have a look at one.If you really want to look at one, you can generally find the same light at a Borders or Barnes & Nobles, it just won't be the all-black color scheme. I have one of those, but I prefer the MightyBright CCFL light that mogui posted a pic of above (Borders also typically carries those). Something about the full spectrum CCFL light looks really good on the Reader's display. But I agree, they're battery hogs -- rechargables are definitely in order. :yes:

I would say my next trip would be to Borders and/or B&N to see what lights they have and hope they'd allow me to try them in store because if not and I purchase one and don't like it, it goes right back. I plan to go into town next week to meet my wife for lunch and there is a Borders and B&N within walking distance of her office. So I'll go look then.


Jon

Heh, I just sat down in the floor next to the shelf with my Reader a tried them all out -- just be careful how you open the boxes (or find boxes that someone else as already opened) and they probably won't even bat an eyelash. :beam:

Heh, I just sat down in the floor next to the shelf with my Reader a tried them all out -- just be careful how you open the boxes (or find boxes that someone else as already opened) and they probably won't even bat an eyelash. :beam:
Good idea. I'll just do that till I find one I like or decide I don't like any of them.

Take AA & AAA batteries with you if you mean to try models that use them -- the others usually come with batt's in them, but the more 'standard' sizes don't. :shrug:

Take AA & AAA batteries with you if you mean to try models that use them -- the others usually come with batt's in them, but the more 'standard' sizes don't. :shrug:
I have some AA batteries. Just have to make sure they have a charge. As for AAA I have no idea if we have any. I'll have to ask my wife if we do.

I bought several lights and like the Verilux best because I can read a whole page without adjusting it.

My Mighty Bright, the black dual-antennae one, is 3.25 ounces (with batteries installed but without the Reader attached :grin2:).

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1418/544290977_cc01468233_o.gif

I received my verilux light which I ordered through ebay. It's insane, this USPS package arrived even earlier than the 4GB SD-card I ordered on the same day, but then locally... Anyway. Here're 2 pics. one with low intensity setting, one with high:

High intensity
http://www.kmfstudio.com/photo/albums/userpics/10001/normal_P1060257.JPG (http://www.kmfstudio.com/photo/displayimage.php?pos=-2046)
Low intensity.
http://www.kmfstudio.com/photo/albums/userpics/10001/normal_P1060259.JPG (http://www.kmfstudio.com/photo/displayimage.php?pos=-2046)

Compared to the reader, it's huge.... and heavy... but the light are even. (i'll test it tonight in bed ;) )

From the pics, it looks like the verilux only light up the screen in contrast with the buglight. Could be a good thing.
Because of the foldable design, it's easier to stowaway I guess.

Here is what I get from both lights...

The Verilux is heavy, it does not have an even light all down the screen of the reader.

The bug light has an even light on the surface of the reader.

But, the bug light spreads more light outside then the Verilux.

So the question is, what tradeoffs are people willing to put up with?

So the question is, what tradeoffs are people willing to put up with?Heh, that's always the question! :tongue3:

Here is what I get from both lights...

The Verilux is heavy, it does not have an even light all down the screen of the reader.

The bug light has an even light on the surface of the reader.

But, the bug light spreads more light outside then the Verilux.

So the question is, what tradeoffs are people willing to put up with?

People have to decide it for themselves. I like the fact that the verilux does not spread out the light. ANd you only got one shiny place on your reader. On the top, which you only read for a few moments instead of 2 on both sides where it's always in your line of vision for the whole page.

Also it's more "compact" than the bug (IE no long antenna's)

It's probably easier to set into "reading mode" too, after stowing it away. Whereas you might have to adjust more with the bug.

And also the supposedly natural spectrum cathode light was a selling point for me too. I don't like the yellowish bulbs from other readers I had before.

What I plan on doing is going to B&N and Borders and checking out their book lighs. I'll report if there are any I might like.

Just FYI: the lights on the Mighty Bright dual-antennae model that I have are LEDs. :) Nice, even, white light.

I like the even consistancy of the bug dual lights across the entire reader. As far as how much light is spread outside the reader is a question for those that have one.

made used of the verilux last night. Although I was actually too tired to read, the lighting is good. The difference between low and high is minor. I actually find it a bit too bright, even on the "lowest intensity", so I had to dim it by turning the lightcathode so only 50% light is flowed out.
Contrast is very good too. The pages are almost white.

The weight is a problem though. After holding the reader normally (with my thumb on the round silvery button) will be tiring.

ANd you only got one shiny place on your reader. On the top, which you only read for a few moments.

Interesting. I position it in a such way, about 90 degrees to the reader so that I don't have any shiny places at all. That's why I like it so much, no glaring.

JSWolf
The Verilux is heavy, it does not have an even light all down the screen of the reader
If the batteries are fresh the light is even. Sure it is not at bright as at the nearest point to verilux but it is bright enough to consider it even. There is no huge differences like I had with sony prslight, when you position it besides the reader so you don't get glare then the furthest corners are so deem that it hurts my eyes.

Though it is heavier than any light that works with tablet batteries. It is probably heavier on its own and 2AA contribute as well (it is not a problem for me because I am used to reading hardback editions and the reader+verilux is much lighter anyway) but I agree it might be a problem.

made used of the verilux last night. Although I was actually too tired to read, the lighting is good. The difference between low and high is minor. I actually find it a bit too bright, even on the "lowest intensity", so I had to dim it by turning the lightcathode so only 50% light is flowed out.
Contrast is very good too. The pages are almost white.

The weight is a problem though. After holding the reader normally (with my thumb on the round silvery button) will be tiring.

WOW!

We are so different :D

I use it only on the high intensity! Otherwise I would not accept it.
:book2:

WOW!

We are so different :D

I use it only on the high intensity! Otherwise I would not accept it.
:book2:

i've got good eyes ;)

Or mayby strong batteries

The weight is a problem though. After holding the reader normally (with my thumb on the round silvery button) will be tiring.You might try (if you haven't already) clipping it on the side or bottom. I find that makes the weight less bothersome with the one I have -- yeah, I have to hold it, but I don't have to balance it. :shrug:

It's the other, MightyBright he's talking about, mogui, the 'antenna' one. :wink2:I am confused. You have the same photo in your post (http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showpost.php?p=61233&postcount=1). If you can point me to the right one I will correct it. The MightyBright catalog is here (http://www.mightybright.com/Book_Lights/CategoryProductList.aspx).

Mogui,

It's under "Music Lights" and it's called the XtraFlex Duet LED Music Light. :)

(It's cheaper at American Music Supply, though.)

They have a single one, too, but that's not the one I have so I can't say how it works.

HTH

Mogui,

It's under "Music Lights" and it's called the XtraFlex Duet LED Music Light. :)

(It's cheaper at American Music Supply, though.)

They have a single one, too, but that's not the one I have so I can't say how it works.

HTH

Thanks! My earlier post is corrected (http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showpost.php?p=74511&postcount=3).

I noticed that the verilux light left some mark on the back of the reader. I don't know if it's the paint of the verilux or the reader... I'd hope that the reader's paint(?) is stronger than that of the verilux...

Try to put a piece of self adhesive material between them as soon as you can. Felt, foam, any vegetal fibre but not plastics and rubbers because they all contain remnants of solvents that may further attack the paint. The newer contact adhesives are made from vegetals and will not harm paint like those of yesteryears.

You could also always stick the nasty, old-style adhesives (if that's all you've got) to the light instead of the Reader. :cheesy:

I never removed cover so I don't know what is going on with the back of my reader. So, I just had a look and yes there are some marks on the back of the reader.

In the catalog is is the XtraFlex Duet LED Music Light.

And the photo of it with the Reader is this one...

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1418/544290977_cc01468233_o.gif

just tested. the marks on the back of the reader with the verilux is coming from the verilux' paint and can be wiped off.

After reading the sticky threads on the lights, I'm still not sure which is the best light in terms of illumination/battery duration and features. Which would be the best or best two lights for the Sony Reader then? :book2:

Bump!

i think the Verilux works pretty well, becaue even thou there is a glare on top, you can simply tilt the reader 10degrees while reading the top page and that glare is gone. Tilt it back after you've read the first few lines. It is rather heavy, so I use two hands when using it

i think the Verilux works pretty well, becaue even thou there is a glare on top, you can simply tilt the reader 10degrees while reading the top page and that glare is gone. Tilt it back after you've read the first few lines. It is rather heavy, so I use two hands when using it

I got the Verilux and the original reading light from Sony; while the Verilux definitely has the better light, I now went back to using the Sony light. The Verilux is too heavy for me and it's batteries run out fast. Perhaps I should have used some rechargable batteries with it, but I don't like carrying yet another charger with me around.

How is the Sony light? I can easily get that one from the SonyStyle store.

How is the Sony light? I can easily get that one from the SonyStyle store.

It's OK, better than the other noname lights I tried (from Borders & Co). I would like it to be a tad brighter though. On the other hand, it's a lot lighter and it lasts longer than the Verilux.

I just got my Sony light today, but after reading the posts, I realized that I have that Verilux thing - got it several years ago as a free bonus in some order. I'll have to dig it up and try it.

While the Sony light isn't bright, it is bright enough for me - the fact that the light reflecyts off the screen and lights up the room is a bit of a downside I didn't think of - my goal was to sneak in some midnight reading. Guess I'll give both a trial run for a few days.

Why do you all need an extra light for the Reader?
I can read from it on daylight with no problems.
And when it's getting dark I switch on the light in the room whether I'm read from the Reader or reading a paper-book or eating or whatever.
When I'm in bed and my girlfriend wants to sleep but I want to Read I have something like this: http://www.heise.de/tp/r4/artikel/19/19564/19564_1.jpg

Great for reading and dark enough so that my gf can sleep.

Why do you all need an extra light for the Reader?
I can read from it on daylight with no problems.
And when it's getting dark I switch on the light in the room whether I'm read from the Reader or reading a paper-book or eating or whatever.
When I'm in bed and my girlfriend wants to sleep but I want to Read I have something like this: http://www.heise.de/tp/r4/artikel/19/19564/19564_1.jpg

Great for reading and dark enough so that my gf can sleep.


I find the desk lamps are too bright and keep my wife awake. I need something very low power - two or three LEDs. Plus portability is a necessity since we travel Way Too Much.

I find the desk lamps are too bright and keep my wife awake.

The same situation.

this looks good and cheap :D, they have other lights

http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.55

this looks good and cheap :D, they have other lights

http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.55

The one you linked to is a USB light, so it won't work with the Sony eReader. (And even if it did, the USB port on the Sony (it's a mini B) is at the bottom. Wouldn't you need a loooong neck to wrap around the back and come out at the top? The two USB lights I have (not the one linked to) have relatively short necks.

Btw, I purchased a single MightyBright light and it's been working very well for the eReader at night. (I bought it because I kept having to scrounge up where I'd last put my Neo to use the dual light since that's what I'd gotten it for.)

I think whatever light has LEDs will work well. :)

What I'd like to find is an ultra-low wattage standard bulb. I've got a gooseneck bed lamp that I'd rather use than my LED lamp, but a 15-w bulb is way too bright. I've seen bulbs as low as 7.5W, but I haven't bought that yet (wondering if even that would be too bright.)

The one you linked to is a USB light, so it won't work with the Sony eReader. (And even if it did, the USB port on the Sony (it's a mini B) is at the bottom. Wouldn't you need a loooong neck to wrap around the back and come out at the top? The two USB lights I have (not the one linked to) have relatively short necks.


yeah i know but you can plug it in your laptop on the bedside table, no one says you have to plug it in your ereader :D in fact it's better not to plug or attach the light to reader only makes it heavier

Let's say it is a bit incovenient to drag a laptop + psu to bed every evening. Such a simple task as reading a book becomes much more complicated. My verilux lamp works from USB connector but I have never used it so far. No cables in my bed when I read a book. Just sony reader and a lamp clipped to the top of the reader. The ultimate goal is to achieve the same(or better) comfortable environment as I had when I was reading paper books. If I had to bring laptop psu and cable to bedroom each time I wanted to read a book, it would be ....unacceptable :)

What lights work the best with the 500 and 505 Sony reader? pics? I'm trying to decide if I want the one Sony sells. Want to find out if there is a better choice.

Sharon

What lights work the best with the 500 and 505 Sony reader? pics? I'm trying to decide if I want the one Sony sells. Want to find out if there is a better choice.

Sharon
Sharon, start over again at the beginning of this thread. You'll hopefully get a lot of good ideas and maybe find a light you'll want.

Why do you all need an extra light for the Reader?
I can read from it on daylight with no problems.
And when it's getting dark I switch on the light in the room whether I'm read from the Reader or reading a paper-book or eating or whatever.
When I'm in bed and my girlfriend wants to sleep but I want to Read I have something like this: http://www.heise.de/tp/r4/artikel/19/19564/19564_1.jpg

Great for reading and dark enough so that my gf can sleep.

Because there are times when we don't have access to a plug in lamp and want to read at night or when lighting is poor. I know I need one for travel in car, and also in movie theatres (before movies starts etc).

Sharon

Because there are times when we don't have access to a plug in lamp and want to read at night or when lighting is poor. I know I need one for travel in car, and also in movie theaters (before movies starts etc).

Sharon
Speaking of the car, if you go to Radio Shack and purchase an iGo A54 (http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2260710&cp) tip along with an iGo autopower8 Adapter (http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2288986&cp=&parentPage=search) then you can charge/use your 500/505 from the cigarette lighter in the car. And if you want to charge your cell phone, just get the tip for that and you'll be all set.

And speaking of light sources, I do have an ear light which works pretty well. I've only ever used it while in bed though. Bought it to read pbooks and it works ok for the 500. Have yet to try it with the 505.

What lights work the best with the 500 and 505 Sony reader? pics? I'm trying to decide if I want the one Sony sells. Want to find out if there is a better choice.

Sharon

Have a look at this topic as well:
booklights for sony reader (http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=9362)