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screaminglemon · 06-11-2014, 07:38 AM

I gave up finding a solution long ago, but maybe I'll look into it again when I get a chance.

I also want to make something clear. The Sony I was using before had a custom firmware. This allowed me to display the clock whenever I was reading, just in the corner. The clock updated EVERY MINUTE whether or not you turned the page. It had NO perceptible impact on battery life! (Or at least I was only charging it weekly). I believe this was achieved by only refreshing the small portion of the screen that had the clock as I know they weren't refreshing the entire screen.

I really need a clock because I often read at work. I'm a driver, working nights, so I have several small breaks where I will read for 5-15min in dim light. The paperwhite is great but I'm getting sick of constantly checking my watch. I even bought a new watch that auto-illuminates when I turn my wrist. Still, checking it pulls my attention away from the book unlike when I used the Sony.

06-11-2014, 07:38 AM	#12
screaminglemon Member Posts: 13 Karma: 126 Join Date: Jul 2010 Device: Sony prs-900, prs-950, Nook Touch GL, Kindle Paperwhite	I gave up finding a solution long ago, but maybe I'll look into it again when I get a chance. I also want to make something clear. The Sony I was using before had a custom firmware. This allowed me to display the clock whenever I was reading, just in the corner. The clock updated EVERY MINUTE whether or not you turned the page. It had NO perceptible impact on battery life! (Or at least I was only charging it weekly). I believe this was achieved by only refreshing the small portion of the screen that had the clock as I know they weren't refreshing the entire screen. I really need a clock because I often read at work. I'm a driver, working nights, so I have several small breaks where I will read for 5-15min in dim light. The paperwhite is great but I'm getting sick of constantly checking my watch. I even bought a new watch that auto-illuminates when I turn my wrist. Still, checking it pulls my attention away from the book unlike when I used the Sony.