PB302 and sunlight

Dutch Reader · 07-30-2010, 03:48 AM

Hi you all,

Can any of you help me out and let me know how your readers hold up when reading in direct sunlight? Do the letters fade at all?

I've sent my PB302 back because of technical problems, one of which concerned reading in the sun. When I used my reader in the sun the letters faded with each page I turned. I don't know if any loss of contrast is normal and to what extent. Anybody here know?

Thanks in advance!

Logseman · 07-30-2010, 05:42 AM

It is a technical problem, of unknown origin, which has affected many brands. I've heard of Jinke, Sony, Pocketbook and other brands with the same problem. It seems to be something of the screens themselves, a manufacturing defect.

kacir · 07-30-2010, 05:58 AM

E-ink displays do not fade in direct sunlight.
If display fades it means it is faulty and will be replaced under warranty.

tvpupsik · 07-30-2010, 01:44 PM

Some details in addition to what Logseman and kacir already said.
After a research for a similar issue some of my clients had, I came to know that the producer of E-Ink screens (PVI who makes screens for many ereaders brands) confirmed that about 2% of all screens are fading while reading in the sunshine. If you have a screen fading it should be replaced under warranty.
The problem is supposed to be solved by manufacture in mass production starting next month.

guyanonymous · 07-30-2010, 02:10 PM

Anyone know who/where in Canada to return devices with this issue then? Noticed it happening on mine over the last week...in hot sun, as the case heats up, the screen starts to fade out in areas.

brainycat · 07-30-2010, 02:52 PM

I just noticed my screen fading for the first time a couple of days ago. I usually sit in the shade, but as I was walking to the mailbox and back the screen faded.

Not sure I can part with my beloved PB302 long enough for a replacement though. Since I just noticed the problem after having it for a few months, I think I'll hang onto it.

Besides, we only have 3 months of sunny weather a year in Seattle anyway

guyanonymous · 07-30-2010, 03:59 PM

Mine only happens after a fair chunk of time in direct warm sun...the case itself becomes warm too...

I'm not sure if I want to part with mine either....withdrawal?

JimMcLaren · 07-30-2010, 04:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brainycat

Not sure I can part with my beloved PB302 long enough for a replacement though. Since I just noticed the problem after having it for a few months, I think I'll hang onto it.

I'm in the same boat. Noticed the fading on page turn while spending a week at the beach earlier this month. Don't think I want to go without the device for a couple of weeks though. So I'll live with it.

Quote:

Besides, we only have 3 months of sunny weather a year in Seattle anyway

I thought it was more like 3 weeks.

Dutch Reader · 07-31-2010, 08:32 AM

Thank you for your responses! I'm going to receive a new reader. Good service ofcourse and I'm happy to get a new one.

However, I miss my reader so much!

Ulli · 07-31-2010, 04:31 PM

Its an problem of the eInk screens, some got it some doesnt.

07-30-2010, 03:48 AM	#1
Dutch Reader Member Posts: 15 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: The Netherlands Device: Pocketbook 302	PB302 and sunlight Hi you all, Can any of you help me out and let me know how your readers hold up when reading in direct sunlight? Do the letters fade at all? I've sent my PB302 back because of technical problems, one of which concerned reading in the sun. When I used my reader in the sun the letters faded with each page I turned. I don't know if any loss of contrast is normal and to what extent. Anybody here know? Thanks in advance!

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07-30-2010, 05:42 AM	#2
Logseman Orisa Posts: 1,999 Karma: 1035571 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Ireland Device: Onyx Poke 5	It is a technical problem, of unknown origin, which has affected many brands. I've heard of Jinke, Sony, Pocketbook and other brands with the same problem. It seems to be something of the screens themselves, a manufacturing defect.

07-30-2010, 05:58 AM	#3
kacir Wizard Posts: 3,450 Karma: 10484861 Join Date: May 2006 Device: PocketBook 360, before it was Sony Reader, cassiopeia A-20	E-ink displays do not fade in direct sunlight. If display fades it means it is faulty and will be replaced under warranty.

07-30-2010, 01:44 PM	#4
tvpupsik Addict Posts: 203 Karma: 502 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: St. Louis, MO Device: PB 360, PB 602, PB IQ	Some details in addition to what Logseman and kacir already said. After a research for a similar issue some of my clients had, I came to know that the producer of E-Ink screens (PVI who makes screens for many ereaders brands) confirmed that about 2% of all screens are fading while reading in the sunshine. If you have a screen fading it should be replaced under warranty. The problem is supposed to be solved by manufacture in mass production starting next month.

07-30-2010, 02:10 PM	#5
guyanonymous Guru Posts: 692 Karma: 27532 Join Date: Dec 2007 Device: Ebookwise 1150 / 1200	Anyone know who/where in Canada to return devices with this issue then? Noticed it happening on mine over the last week...in hot sun, as the case heats up, the screen starts to fade out in areas.

07-30-2010, 02:52 PM	#6
brainycat PocketBook 302 FTW! Posts: 141 Karma: 398 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Seattle Device: Pocketbook 302, upgraded from PRS-600	I just noticed my screen fading for the first time a couple of days ago. I usually sit in the shade, but as I was walking to the mailbox and back the screen faded. Not sure I can part with my beloved PB302 long enough for a replacement though. Since I just noticed the problem after having it for a few months, I think I'll hang onto it. Besides, we only have 3 months of sunny weather a year in Seattle anyway

07-30-2010, 03:59 PM	#7
guyanonymous Guru Posts: 692 Karma: 27532 Join Date: Dec 2007 Device: Ebookwise 1150 / 1200	Mine only happens after a fair chunk of time in direct warm sun...the case itself becomes warm too... I'm not sure if I want to part with mine either....withdrawal?

07-31-2010, 08:32 AM	#9
Dutch Reader Member Posts: 15 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: The Netherlands Device: Pocketbook 302	Thank you for your responses! I'm going to receive a new reader. Good service ofcourse and I'm happy to get a new one. However, I miss my reader so much!

07-31-2010, 04:31 PM	#10
Ulli (-: Posts: 667 Karma: 1310 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Frankonia Device: PocketBook 360°,302	Its an problem of the eInk screens, some got it some doesnt.

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