Sony book light.

Bokkie · 10-19-2008, 05:20 AM

I bought my 505 from the Sony shop in Copley Square mall (?) in Boston when we were on vacation in the US a few weeks ago. I was a bit overwhelmed by everything in the shop and in the bargain-hunt frenzy that followed buying the Sony booklight for night-time usage seemed a good idea. If you've seen it, it uses two AAA batteries which are fitted in the spine of the case. It has a plastic-come-perspex screen that covers the 505 screen and which provides the illumination for it.

My official test review? Absolute crap! Don't waste your money on it. The illumination is at best patchy and if you think you're going to get even illumination, forget it. Fortunately, it was not too expensive but as an illumination aid, it's neither useful or ornamental. Save your money and buy some more ebooks instead.

Bokkie · 10-19-2008, 05:26 AM

Removed this reply

jedavis1 · 10-20-2008, 08:25 AM

Your mileage may vary, but I like mine quite a lot. It may not give even lighting like a back light on an LCD, but mine covers much better than the clip-on book lights that I tried, and I tried about 5 different ones.

autostratus · 10-20-2008, 03:34 PM

Goota go along with that reply. I have found a slight degredation of the print when using the cover in position in daylight but, hey, it swings over easily or can be removed when not needed.
In the dark the light cover is not quite even being a shade darker on the left but certainly gives a much easier reading experience than the 2 clip on types I have wasted money on.
My only crib is that it is a tad expensive, but then, most things associated with the 505 seem to be.

DrMoze · 10-20-2008, 07:15 PM

I like mine, actually. Compact solution for nighttime reading. Looks fine once I start reading (e.g., focusing on the book rather than observing the illumination pattern!). Lets me read in the dark nicely on the low setting. It's at least as uniform as any external lighting for the Reader or a paper book--it shouldn't be compared to the perfectly uniform lighting of an active display like an LCD screen. It does the job well IMO.

cjp · 10-22-2008, 09:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bokkie

I bought my 505 from the Sony shop in Copley Square mall (?) in Boston when we were on vacation in the US a few weeks ago. I was a bit overwhelmed by everything in the shop and in the bargain-hunt frenzy that followed buying the Sony booklight for night-time usage seemed a good idea. If you've seen it, it uses two AAA batteries which are fitted in the spine of the case. It has a plastic-come-perspex screen that covers the 505 screen and which provides the illumination for it.

My official test review? Absolute crap! Don't waste your money on it. The illumination is at best patchy and if you think you're going to get even illumination, forget it. Fortunately, it was not too expensive but as an illumination aid, it's neither useful or ornamental. Save your money and buy some more ebooks instead.

Try the Verilux Full Spectrum Book Light. http://www.verilux.com/full-spectrum...vel-book-light

It is about $20. I have a desk model as well as a floor model and the light it provides is far superior to anything else. Anything!

It has rechargable batteries - which can be powered by a USB to light connection. AND to quote them, "The advanced cold-cathode bulb (included) never needs replacing." They even provide a carrying pouch. Best book light on the market, IMO.

ProDigit · 10-23-2008, 12:24 AM

I got one of these headlights from one or other megastore, LED, 2xAA, and headband.
Might use that, or just might use my nightlamp, which gives sufficient light to read books.

10-19-2008, 05:20 AM	#1
Bokkie Enthusiast Posts: 47 Karma: 22 Join Date: Oct 2008 Device: PRS-505	Sony book light. I bought my 505 from the Sony shop in Copley Square mall (?) in Boston when we were on vacation in the US a few weeks ago. I was a bit overwhelmed by everything in the shop and in the bargain-hunt frenzy that followed buying the Sony booklight for night-time usage seemed a good idea. If you've seen it, it uses two AAA batteries which are fitted in the spine of the case. It has a plastic-come-perspex screen that covers the 505 screen and which provides the illumination for it. My official test review? Absolute crap! Don't waste your money on it. The illumination is at best patchy and if you think you're going to get even illumination, forget it. Fortunately, it was not too expensive but as an illumination aid, it's neither useful or ornamental. Save your money and buy some more ebooks instead.

10-19-2008, 05:26 AM	#2
Bokkie Enthusiast Posts: 47 Karma: 22 Join Date: Oct 2008 Device: PRS-505	505 pictures. Removed this reply Last edited by Bokkie; 10-19-2008 at 05:29 AM. Reason: Deleted this reply as it should be in another thread.

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Ended Sony PRS-600 + Sony Cover/Light - Free Shipping - $230	esears	Flea Market	5	02-16-2010 10:53 AM
Sony Reader Book Cover With Light for 34.99	bossfan2000	Deals and Resources (No Self-Promotion or Affiliate Links)	4	12-11-2009 10:09 AM
PRS-600 A comparison of Sony book cover with light/Zipper case/M-Edge	sahmad88	Sony Reader	2	10-02-2009 03:20 AM
PRS-300 Sony Book Cover with Light for PRS-300 *********LOOK HERE	azkwb	Sony Reader	1	09-19-2009 11:59 PM
Ended Custom Sony Prs-505 Book Light	aapezzuto	Flea Market	9	04-24-2008 02:08 PM

10-20-2008, 08:25 AM	#3
jedavis1 Zealot Posts: 103 Karma: 148 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Huntington, IN US Device: Sony PRS-505	Your mileage may vary, but I like mine quite a lot. It may not give even lighting like a back light on an LCD, but mine covers much better than the clip-on book lights that I tried, and I tried about 5 different ones.

10-20-2008, 03:34 PM	#4
autostratus Junior Member Posts: 3 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: U.K. Device: PRS-505	Goota go along with that reply. I have found a slight degredation of the print when using the cover in position in daylight but, hey, it swings over easily or can be removed when not needed. In the dark the light cover is not quite even being a shade darker on the left but certainly gives a much easier reading experience than the 2 clip on types I have wasted money on. My only crib is that it is a tad expensive, but then, most things associated with the 505 seem to be.

10-20-2008, 07:15 PM	#5
DrMoze Booknut Posts: 858 Karma: 2852 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: West Palm Beach, Florida! Device: Sony Reader 500/505/300/350, Nook Glowlight Plus (6")	I like mine, actually. Compact solution for nighttime reading. Looks fine once I start reading (e.g., focusing on the book rather than observing the illumination pattern!). Lets me read in the dark nicely on the low setting. It's at least as uniform as any external lighting for the Reader or a paper book--it shouldn't be compared to the perfectly uniform lighting of an active display like an LCD screen. It does the job well IMO.

10-23-2008, 12:24 AM	#7
ProDigit Karmaniac Posts: 2,553 Karma: 11499146 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Miami FL Device: PRS-505, Jetbook, + Mini, +Color, Astak Ez Reader Pro, PPW1, Aura H2O	I got one of these headlights from one or other megastore, LED, 2xAA, and headband. Might use that, or just might use my nightlamp, which gives sufficient light to read books.

Advert

Advert