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JSWolf · 03-13-2008, 10:44 AM

Eink does not allow for back lighting. The only reader you'll find that has a backlight is the EbookWise 1150. But it is not eink based. The only thing you can do with an eink based device is purchase a book light for it to use in low/no light conditions. I'm partial to the bug light for when I finally get around to purchasing a light. Most eink devices Sony, Cybook, Jinke, etc have 6" screens. The only only one currently out at a larger screen is the iRex and that is $699. With the cirrent generation of Vizplex you will get 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 if you go iRex. But you won't get the ability to read in the dark without an external light.

03-13-2008, 10:44 AM	#2
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 79,206 Karma: 145458580 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	Eink does not allow for back lighting. The only reader you'll find that has a backlight is the EbookWise 1150. But it is not eink based. The only thing you can do with an eink based device is purchase a book light for it to use in low/no light conditions. I'm partial to the bug light for when I finally get around to purchasing a light. Most eink devices Sony, Cybook, Jinke, etc have 6" screens. The only only one currently out at a larger screen is the iRex and that is $699. With the cirrent generation of Vizplex you will get 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 if you go iRex. But you won't get the ability to read in the dark without an external light.