Plane lighting and e-books

robko · 08-08-2011, 06:40 PM

I don't fly very often so I can't remember how much the individual seat lights on planes give at night. I assume it should be lots to read by but I know I do like a little more light with my Kobo than a paper book. What's people's experience with this?

JSWolf · 08-08-2011, 07:06 PM

Plenty of light on a plane.

banjobama · 08-08-2011, 07:11 PM

I've flown with my reader a few times, and it was fine. Remember they usually have the overhead reading lights that shine on the individual seats. I used those when I read on the plane and had no problems.

amward · 08-08-2011, 07:27 PM

I've not had a problem, but then if I did my Sony cover with built in light would come to the rescue.

Penforhire · 08-08-2011, 07:31 PM

The light quality varies a bit. On one older airplane I recall it a narrow hot spot that was too far away from me so I used my Sony light-case. Most of the time plane lights are okay for my eyes.

Bookworm_Girl · 08-08-2011, 07:59 PM

Usually the plane lights are fine for me. Don't forget that often you can adjust the light so it shines where you want. I also bring a book-light with me just in-case. I was on a flight recently where the seat light was broken for a passenger near me. The flight attendant brought her a book-light to use. I was surprised they had one available.

Salgueiros · 08-08-2011, 08:08 PM

No problem at all. Some of the planes use fixed lights, others lights that can be adjusted (directionally), but in both cases, the light was more than enough to read.

I have flown Airbus, Boeing, MD, Embraer, CRJ, ATR and all had good lights. So i am pretty sure you are ok.

ucfgrad93 · 08-08-2011, 08:47 PM

I haven't had a problem using my K3 on a flight.

RainingLemur · 08-08-2011, 09:12 PM

The two flights I've taken since I've had my Kindle have had more than adequate lighting for some airborne enjoyment.

pidgeon92 · 08-08-2011, 11:54 PM

They do have plenty of light, but I really prefer to keep that off and just use the light on my Kindle cover.

HarleyB · 08-09-2011, 12:37 AM

I prefer to use my own light rather than the plane light. My daughter and I flew on the weekend and my light (which couldn't be adjusted) shone on the armrest between us while her light was very dim. She twisted around and rested her Kobo on the armrest to use the plane light from my seat while I used my little portable light and lent against the window.

Bricorn · 08-09-2011, 03:28 PM

No problem with light, but I had to buy a stronger pair of reading glasses for the flight (only £1 at Poundsavers). My normal reading glasses focus best at about 15-24", which is a comfortable distance to hold my DXG. On a plane, I can't have it that far away due to the seat in front (I travel cattle class), stronger glasses focus closer.

Dr. Drib · 08-09-2011, 07:06 PM

Having just returned from an international flight, I can say that Delta's light were more than adequate.

I usually use my Kindle 3, along with the built-in light from the Kindle case.

However, this current trip, I wanted to read from my new nook Color, and see how the reading would be on a non-eInk device. It was very, very nice.

However, in my experience the overhead lights on the planes do vary - but pleasantly so and without any problems.

Don

ProfCrash · 08-10-2011, 09:58 AM

I have flown a fair amount with my Kindle and have never had a problem with lighting. I do carry my headlamp in my carry on just to be safe but I have ended up using it at hotels more frequently then on the plane.

OneandonlyDoc · 08-10-2011, 10:56 AM

If you're really worried about the lighting, I'd snag a light for your e-reader just to have as a backup.

08-08-2011, 06:40 PM	#1
robko Guru Posts: 871 Karma: 2057460 Join Date: Jul 2010 Device: Kobo	Plane lighting and e-books I don't fly very often so I can't remember how much the individual seat lights on planes give at night. I assume it should be lots to read by but I know I do like a little more light with my Kobo than a paper book. What's people's experience with this?

08-08-2011, 07:06 PM	#2
JSWolf Mobile Reader Geek Posts: 34,209 Karma: 13801264 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Sony Reader PRS-650, iPad	Plenty of light on a plane. __________________ Jon 2013 Reading List

08-08-2011, 07:11 PM	#3
banjobama buttermilk biscuits! Posts: 962 Karma: 5039283 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Seattle, WA Device: Sony Reader PRS-650, Nook Color	I've flown with my reader a few times, and it was fine. Remember they usually have the overhead reading lights that shine on the individual seats. I used those when I read on the plane and had no problems. __________________

08-08-2011, 07:27 PM	#4
amward Wizard Posts: 1,299 Karma: 2081110 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: SW Australia Device: Eco Eclipse, Sony PRS 350 (pink), Ipod Touch, Kindle Touch	I've not had a problem, but then if I did my Sony cover with built in light would come to the rescue. __________________ Anne In this house cat hair is an accessory.

08-08-2011, 08:08 PM	#7
Salgueiros Eudaimonia Posts: 313 Karma: 3949280 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Ottawa, Canada Device: Sony PRS 505, Sony PRS 300, Sony PRS 350, Kindle DX Graphite	No problem at all. Some of the planes use fixed lights, others lights that can be adjusted (directionally), but in both cases, the light was more than enough to read. I have flown Airbus, Boeing, MD, Embraer, CRJ, ATR and all had good lights. So i am pretty sure you are ok. __________________ humilitas occidit superbiam

08-08-2011, 07:31 PM	#5
Penforhire Wizard Posts: 1,845 Karma: 5514220 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southern California Device: Kindle PW, PRS-650, iPhone 4, iPad 4	The light quality varies a bit. On one older airplane I recall it a narrow hot spot that was too far away from me so I used my Sony light-case. Most of the time plane lights are okay for my eyes.

08-08-2011, 07:59 PM	#6
Bookworm_Girl E-reader Enthusiast Posts: 2,416 Karma: 4141890 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Southwest, USA Device: Sony 350, T2; KPW, Fire; iPad 4; Nooks	Usually the plane lights are fine for me. Don't forget that often you can adjust the light so it shines where you want. I also bring a book-light with me just in-case. I was on a flight recently where the seat light was broken for a passenger near me. The flight attendant brought her a book-light to use. I was surprised they had one available.

08-08-2011, 08:47 PM	#8
ucfgrad93 Wizard Posts: 1,890 Karma: 6300290 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Colorado Device: Kindle 2, Kindle Keyboard 3G	I haven't had a problem using my K3 on a flight.

08-08-2011, 09:12 PM	#9
RainingLemur Spork Connoisseur Posts: 2,360 Karma: 16780603 Join Date: Mar 2011 Device: Nook Color	The two flights I've taken since I've had my Kindle have had more than adequate lighting for some airborne enjoyment. __________________ "Can't judge a book by another man's treasure."

08-08-2011, 11:54 PM	#10
pidgeon92 Wizard Posts: 1,882 Karma: 3627630 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Chicago, IL Device: Kindle 2, Kindle PW, Kindle DXG, Sony 950, Boox M90, Kobo Aura	They do have plenty of light, but I really prefer to keep that off and just use the light on my Kindle cover.

08-09-2011, 12:37 AM	#11
HarleyB Fanatic Posts: 545 Karma: 1038700 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Sunshine Coast Australia Device: Kobo (RIP), iPad, iPhone 4, Kobo Touch x2, Kobo Glo	I prefer to use my own light rather than the plane light. My daughter and I flew on the weekend and my light (which couldn't be adjusted) shone on the armrest between us while her light was very dim. She twisted around and rested her Kobo on the armrest to use the plane light from my seat while I used my little portable light and lent against the window.

08-09-2011, 03:28 PM	#12
Bricorn Groupie Posts: 183 Karma: 776466 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Cornwall, UK Device: Kindle DXG	No problem with light, but I had to buy a stronger pair of reading glasses for the flight (only £1 at Poundsavers). My normal reading glasses focus best at about 15-24", which is a comfortable distance to hold my DXG. On a plane, I can't have it that far away due to the seat in front (I travel cattle class), stronger glasses focus closer.

08-09-2011, 07:06 PM	#13
Dr. Drib Grand Sorcerer Posts: 21,553 Karma: 6945377 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Borja (Lima), Peru Device: Pcktbk 360; Kindle Paperwhite (WiFi)/ Fire HD; nook STR & Col; KoboGlo	Having just returned from an international flight, I can say that Delta's light were more than adequate. I usually use my Kindle 3, along with the built-in light from the Kindle case. However, this current trip, I wanted to read from my new nook Color, and see how the reading would be on a non-eInk device. It was very, very nice. However, in my experience the overhead lights on the planes do vary - but pleasantly so and without any problems. Don __________________ “How to Write the First 3 Paragraphs of YOUR Indie Novel” - by Max Waxwelp 1) Always write 3 sentences of exposition; 2) now create some dialogue, preferably no more than 2 sentences; and 3) make certain the dialogue is either inane or humorous. Example: “Bob, I did not know you wore yellow suspenders,” Sally remarked. “Gee, Sally, those are not suspenders. I am wearing yellow underwear today,” Bob revealed. The dialogue above will help produce at least 100 more pages of dialogue.

08-10-2011, 09:58 AM	#14
ProfCrash Tea Enthusiast Posts: 6,830 Karma: 67675413 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Somewhere in the USA Device: Kindle1, Kindle DX Graphite, K3 3G, IPad 3	I have flown a fair amount with my Kindle and have never had a problem with lighting. I do carry my headlamp in my carry on just to be safe but I have ended up using it at hotels more frequently then on the plane. __________________ Assimilation does not have to be painful. Here, have a cup of tea.

08-10-2011, 10:56 AM	#15
OneandonlyDoc Fearless Writer Posts: 211 Karma: 375317 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: In a mitten! Device: Kobo Wifi	If you're really worried about the lighting, I'd snag a light for your e-reader just to have as a backup. __________________ ~ Doc My work: Awakenings, a post-apocalyptic serial by Erin M. Klitzke Falling Stars (Novelette) ~ What Angels Fear (novella) Epsilon: Broken Stars


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