The Glowlight is discounted in the US too, $99 until Sunday. I took the plunge and am liking it so far. I can't really compare it to previous models, as it's my first e-reader (I have a Nook HD, but wanted something smaller and lighter to carry in my purse).
I do notice small spots that are "lighter" than the rest of the screen. Is that what you mean by "lighting evenness"? A friend said hers does the same thing, but it doesn't really bother either of us.
It actually didn't occur to me that the discount was to make room for a new ereader; I just thought it was a Mother's Day promotion. I guess only time will tell if a new ereader is in the works.
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Originally Posted by lulalullah
I'm really tempted with the GlowLight at £69 (UK offer for Mother's day). Would someone care to guess if these drop in prices from B&N could be the signal that they will launch an improved lighted e-reader soon? I have a NST and would like an e-reader with integrated lighting but don't want to invest in one if there will be an improved version in a couple of months time. I'm more interested in lighting evenness rather than improved DPI or screen resolution because I'm happy with what the NST provides. I don't know if the technology on this point has improved as I haven't spotted anything on that subject in a while. Thanks for your thoughts.
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