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Originally Posted by rcentros
...I have a couple questions about the Glowlight 3 as compared to the (original) Glowlight Plus.
Are the screens between these two readers comparable (except for the night light). I'm guessing the Glowlight uses capacitive touch since it's waterproof, but (other than that) are the screens about the same in clarity and lighting? I counted seven white LEDs in the GL3 and (and six orange ones), does the GL+ have seven white LEDs also? Since I don't really like the "night mode" I'm thinking of buying a refurbished Plus instead of the 3.
Thanks for any info.
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Hey buddy, I read this yesterday and intended to answer. I have a Plus and a 3. The screens on both are very good. The 3 is slightly clearer as the Plus does use capacitive touch. I think the difference is minor, but it exists. If I can remember when I get home, I can take a picture of them side-by-side, though I'm not sure how helpful it will be. The difference may not be noticeable in a picture. From what I remember, the difference isn't glaringly noticeable side by side.
The Plus is more stable and quicker than the 3. I put it down to software optimization, but Raphi says no and likely has done more research than I have.
Aside from the Plus feeling more stable than the 3, the software is the same on both. So if anything on the GL3 annoys you, it'll likely annoy you on the Plus.
One bugbear that barryem has mentioned and I've noticed a few times myself: The home 'n' button isn't a button on the Plus. It's capacitive (due to waterproofing I guess). Because of that, I have returned to the home screen when I accidentally hit the home button.
Otherwise, I think the Plus is a wonderful reader. I thought the pebbled bezzle would annoy me and I wound up loving it. I only wish there were more internal space. I carry waaaay too many books on my reader and filled the 2.5GB
Incidentally, Goodereader says the Plus has five white LEDs and the 3 has seven. I haven't counted them myself. Every ereader I've had since the Simple Touch with Glowlight has been good enough for me lighting wise.