Reflections on Reflection / Glare ...

Grandma Aubbie · 09-04-2009, 08:17 PM

Obviously, whichever reader we use, the surface will always be more susceptible to glare than paper. Since my laptop has similar issues, I have found some things that have helped me.

1) I normally have my lamp/light to the side of where I am working and/or reading. This keeps it from reflecting on the surface and minimizes the problems.

2) I have discovered that the more light that is available, the fewer the reflections as well as the easier it is to read using e-ink technology. This is particularly true when I have lights available from multiple sources.

3) By using a small led clip light (to the side) in rooms where I normally have a problem with glare, I have noticed that the glare disappears.

4) Of course, reading outside in the sunshine is the nicest solution - but we can't always do that - too hot, too cold, too wet, too windy.

Anyway, I am still experimenting ... and would love to hear other suggestions concerning the ways others handle the same issue.

aeoro · 09-05-2009, 12:40 AM

Sitting near a window with sunshine is the best solution for me.

The screen really is not a problem at all if you have a good light source as suggested. It's perfectly clear for me. The only time I have a hard time seeing is when the room isn't well lit and tilting the screen slightly down seems to fix the problem anyway.

I love the 600! (:

To anyone still holding off on purchasing a 600...

Don't not order one just because of the screen, it really isn't as bad as some people are making it out to be. Make sure you do purchase a case though. The one it comes with isn't very protective.

Taboo · 09-05-2009, 02:51 PM

I just returned my 600 and ended up buying a 505.
For me the glare/reflection was very annoying and distracting, in the end I don't want to have to worry about finding a good light source, or which angle to hold the reader.

09-04-2009, 08:17 PM	#1
Grandma Aubbie Grandma Aubbie Posts: 79 Karma: 229 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Southwest Kansas Device: sony 600	Reflections on Reflection / Glare ... Obviously, whichever reader we use, the surface will always be more susceptible to glare than paper. Since my laptop has similar issues, I have found some things that have helped me. 1) I normally have my lamp/light to the side of where I am working and/or reading. This keeps it from reflecting on the surface and minimizes the problems. 2) I have discovered that the more light that is available, the fewer the reflections as well as the easier it is to read using e-ink technology. This is particularly true when I have lights available from multiple sources. 3) By using a small led clip light (to the side) in rooms where I normally have a problem with glare, I have noticed that the glare disappears. 4) Of course, reading outside in the sunshine is the nicest solution - but we can't always do that - too hot, too cold, too wet, too windy. Anyway, I am still experimenting ... and would love to hear other suggestions concerning the ways others handle the same issue.

09-05-2009, 12:40 AM	#2
aeoro Junior Member Posts: 8 Karma: 12 Join Date: Sep 2009 Device: PRS-600	Sitting near a window with sunshine is the best solution for me. The screen really is not a problem at all if you have a good light source as suggested. It's perfectly clear for me. The only time I have a hard time seeing is when the room isn't well lit and tilting the screen slightly down seems to fix the problem anyway. I love the 600! (: To anyone still holding off on purchasing a 600... Don't not order one just because of the screen, it really isn't as bad as some people are making it out to be. Make sure you do purchase a case though. The one it comes with isn't very protective. Last edited by aeoro; 09-05-2009 at 03:11 PM.

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09-05-2009, 02:51 PM	#3
Taboo Junior Member Posts: 7 Karma: 14 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Canada Device: Smart Q, PRS 505, Asus T91	I just returned my 600 and ended up buying a 505. For me the glare/reflection was very annoying and distracting, in the end I don't want to have to worry about finding a good light source, or which angle to hold the reader.

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