Least disturbing reader

Bagtrail · 01-27-2012, 02:55 PM

What would be the best device for reading in bed so as not to disturb my (sleeping) partner? I currently use a PDA, but the screen is tiny. I don't mind if it is eink or a tablet.

speakingtohe · 01-27-2012, 03:32 PM

Any reader with a good booklight should be fine. The Sony PRS-T1 has a very nice cover with a very nice booklight.
The cover is expensive though I believe.
Sony and kindle readers make virtually no noise when turning pages and only one hand to operate. I am pretty sure nook an kobo etc are the same.

Shouldn't be a problem
Helen

soulfuldog · 01-27-2012, 03:49 PM

I'm not sure if a tablet with it's backlit screen gives off more of a glow than an e-reader with a lighted cover? If you decide to get an e-reader, I doubt there is really any particular one that is better than any other in this respect. The 'official' lighted covers look pretty good (I particularly like the latest Kindle ones), but they are expensive (about $50). Or you could just buy a clip-on light. Anway, a couple of links that show what these covers are like:

Kindle Touch lighted cover
Sony PRS-T1 lighted cover

netboy · 01-27-2012, 04:06 PM

I lay on the right side(while in it) of the bed so when I use the sony book light cover, the front cover shields any stray light. I used to use an Irex 800sg with no cover and the book light drove my wife nuts.

CRussel · 01-27-2012, 09:22 PM

Kindle with a lighted cover works well and is non-annoying for one's partner. (Or so I've been assured.)

DuckieTigger · 01-27-2012, 11:41 PM

Coincidentally I just started a thread about "night mode" on the Odyssey. Check it out here. If you can shield the light itself, then the night mode is probably even less disturbing than other eink readers.

01-27-2012, 02:55 PM	#1
Bagtrail Junior Member Posts: 8 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2007 Device: Airis T620	Least disturbing reader What would be the best device for reading in bed so as not to disturb my (sleeping) partner? I currently use a PDA, but the screen is tiny. I don't mind if it is eink or a tablet.

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01-27-2012, 03:32 PM	#2
speakingtohe Wizard Posts: 4,812 Karma: 26912940 Join Date: Apr 2010 Device: sony PRS-T1 and T3, Kobo Mini and Aura HD, Tablet	Any reader with a good booklight should be fine. The Sony PRS-T1 has a very nice cover with a very nice booklight. The cover is expensive though I believe. Sony and kindle readers make virtually no noise when turning pages and only one hand to operate. I am pretty sure nook an kobo etc are the same. Shouldn't be a problem Helen

01-27-2012, 03:49 PM	#3
soulfuldog I ♥ Calibre Posts: 2,073 Karma: 5678911 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis, Voyage, Sony PRS-350, Hudl2	I'm not sure if a tablet with it's backlit screen gives off more of a glow than an e-reader with a lighted cover? If you decide to get an e-reader, I doubt there is really any particular one that is better than any other in this respect. The 'official' lighted covers look pretty good (I particularly like the latest Kindle ones), but they are expensive (about $50). Or you could just buy a clip-on light. Anway, a couple of links that show what these covers are like: Kindle Touch lighted cover Sony PRS-T1 lighted cover

01-27-2012, 04:06 PM	#4
netboy Enthusiast Posts: 36 Karma: 10780 Join Date: Jun 2010 Device: prs-505, prs-950, irex dr800sg	I lay on the right side(while in it) of the bed so when I use the sony book light cover, the front cover shields any stray light. I used to use an Irex 800sg with no cover and the book light drove my wife nuts.

01-27-2012, 09:22 PM	#5
CRussel (he/him/his) Posts: 12,161 Karma: 79742714 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Sunshine Coast, BC Device: Oasis (Gen3),Paperwhite (Gen10), Voyage, Paperwhite(orig), Fire HD 8	Kindle with a lighted cover works well and is non-annoying for one's partner. (Or so I've been assured.)

01-27-2012, 11:41 PM	#6
DuckieTigger Wizard Posts: 4,742 Karma: 246906703 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: USA Device: Oasis 3, Oasis 2, PW3, PW1, KT	Coincidentally I just started a thread about "night mode" on the Odyssey. Check it out here. If you can shield the light itself, then the night mode is probably even less disturbing than other eink readers.

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