Is this normal??

tabbycat · 03-25-2009, 02:42 PM

Hello Everyone!

I just received my new Sony Reader PRS-505. I'm loving it, but wonder if it's normal to have a slight amount of glare on the screen? I can even see my own reflection in the screen at times and also see just regular glare at times as well. This happened today when I was reading in daylight whereas I didn't notice anything when reading last night.

Just wanted to make sure this is normal....

Thanks!

MickeyC · 03-25-2009, 02:57 PM

Hi tabbycat and welcome to MobileRead. Glare is normal on the 505. You have to angle the reader to minimize it in the sun. I don't find it to be much of a problem most the time.

lilac_jive · 03-25-2009, 03:13 PM

Yes there is a glare, like cassidym said it's usually only a problem in certain lights. Just reangle it. Or you can get smudges all over it

Patricia · 03-25-2009, 03:13 PM

One forum member has been known to place her reader inside a baseball cap when reading in strong sunlight.

I've never needed to try this because I live in the UK.

lilac_jive · 03-25-2009, 03:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Patricia

One forum member has been known to place her reader inside a baseball cap when reading in strong sunlight.

I've never needed to try this because I live in the UK.

Sorry, it's sad but funny

Lady Blue · 03-25-2009, 03:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Patricia

One forum member has been known to place her reader inside a baseball cap when reading in strong sunlight.

I've never needed to try this because I live in the UK.

(That was so straight-faced funny.)

DixieGal · 03-25-2009, 03:48 PM

But why are you laughing? It worked so well! The ball cap has its own glare shade (the hat brim). The sun is very very strong down here, you know. This was while I was still using the EBW1150 with the LCD screen that was unreadable in heat or sun. BTW, I also kept it in the cooler while I was at the beach, just sitting up on a stack of snacks so it wasn't in the meltwater. BTW, be sure to seal your devices in Ziploc bags if you take them swimming with you. Better safe than filled with sand and seawater.

Tabbycat, are you using a lighted cover? Or any sort of clear plastic screen protector? I ask because that makes a horrible glare on my 505 when I'm out in the sunshine. Otherwise, I've not had any glare problems. Are you having any problems with the text fading in direct sunshine. Several posts recently have mentioned this also.

MickeyC · 03-25-2009, 03:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Patricia

I've never needed to try this because I live in the UK.

Particia, that's not so. I lived in the UK (Beds) back in the mid 70's and I distinctly remember it being very sunny. I seem to recall it was on a Tuesday.

slayda · 03-25-2009, 04:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Patricia

One forum member has been known to place her reader inside a baseball cap when reading in strong sunlight.

I've never needed to try this because I live in the UK.

Patricia, are you saying you don't have ball caps in the UK?

igorsk · 03-25-2009, 05:59 PM

Frames titled: Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter
Bubble: That's Piter* for you, baby.

*informal nickname for Saint Petersburg.

Onemack · 03-25-2009, 06:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Patricia

I've never needed to try this because I live in the UK.

Permanent squint solves the problem here! Sunbeams everywhere most of the time. No bloody rain though!!

gwynevans · 03-25-2009, 06:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lilac_jive

Sorry, it's sad but funny

Bill Bailey - specifically around the 0:40 - 1:00 section!

GraceKrispy · 03-25-2009, 11:57 PM

I prefer reading in bright sunlight, haven't noticed a glare, but maybe what I think is "bright" is not really. VOG cover is a daily thing for us....

AHA! I realized yesterday why I don't get glare-- I read with sunglasses when I'm outside in the sunlight. Makes for an excellent reading experience!

ShellShock · 03-27-2009, 01:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cassidym

Particia, that's not so. I lived in the UK (Beds) back in the mid 70's and I distinctly remember it being very sunny. I seem to recall it was on a Tuesday.

I think they have erected a blue plaque at the very spot:

"Here the sun shone once"

03-25-2009, 02:42 PM	#1
tabbycat Junior Member Posts: 4 Karma: 10 Join Date: Mar 2009 Device: Sony PRS-505	Is this normal?? Hello Everyone! I just received my new Sony Reader PRS-505. I'm loving it, but wonder if it's normal to have a slight amount of glare on the screen? I can even see my own reflection in the screen at times and also see just regular glare at times as well. This happened today when I was reading in daylight whereas I didn't notice anything when reading last night. Just wanted to make sure this is normal.... Thanks!

03-25-2009, 11:57 PM	#13
GraceKrispy It's Dr. Penguin now! Posts: 3,909 Karma: 4705733 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: (USA) Device: iPad mini, Samsung Note 3, Sony PRS-650 (rarely used now)	I prefer reading in bright sunlight, haven't noticed a glare, but maybe what I think is "bright" is not really. VOG cover is a daily thing for us.... AHA! I realized yesterday why I don't get glare-- I read with sunglasses when I'm outside in the sunlight. Makes for an excellent reading experience! Last edited by GraceKrispy; 03-29-2009 at 06:50 PM.

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MickeyC Grand Sorcerer Posts: 16,732 Karma: 12185114 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Florida Device: iPhone 6 plus, Sony T1, iPad 3	Hi tabbycat and welcome to MobileRead. Glare is normal on the 505. You have to angle the reader to minimize it in the sun. I don't find it to be much of a problem most the time.

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lilac_jive Grand Sorcerer Posts: 5,870 Karma: 27376 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Pennsylvania Device: PRS-505	Yes there is a glare, like cassidym said it's usually only a problem in certain lights. Just reangle it. Or you can get smudges all over it

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Patricia Reader Posts: 11,504 Karma: 8720163 Join Date: May 2007 Location: South Wales, UK Device: Sony PRS-500, PRS-505, Asus EEEpc 4G	One forum member has been known to place her reader inside a baseball cap when reading in strong sunlight. I've never needed to try this because I live in the UK.

03-25-2009, 03:48 PM	#7
DixieGal Hi There! Posts: 7,473 Karma: 2930523 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ft Lauderdale Device: iPad	But why are you laughing? It worked so well! The ball cap has its own glare shade (the hat brim). The sun is very very strong down here, you know. This was while I was still using the EBW1150 with the LCD screen that was unreadable in heat or sun. BTW, I also kept it in the cooler while I was at the beach, just sitting up on a stack of snacks so it wasn't in the meltwater. BTW, be sure to seal your devices in Ziploc bags if you take them swimming with you. Better safe than filled with sand and seawater. Tabbycat, are you using a lighted cover? Or any sort of clear plastic screen protector? I ask because that makes a horrible glare on my 505 when I'm out in the sunshine. Otherwise, I've not had any glare problems. Are you having any problems with the text fading in direct sunshine. Several posts recently have mentioned this also.

03-25-2009, 05:59 PM	#10
igorsk Wizard Posts: 3,442 Karma: 300001 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Belgium Device: PRS-500/505/700, Kindle, Cybook Gen3, Words Gear	Frames titled: Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter Bubble: That's Piter* for you, baby. *informal nickname for Saint Petersburg.

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