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rockyblboa · 11-17-2024, 10:31 PM

I did a ton of research into eReaders but would still like suggestions. The Short:

+ Must be greater than 6": 6.8" - 9" (don't need anything bigger than 7, really, but if it's inexpensive, I'd be open);
+ Prefer no lights;
+ If it is front lit, I'd like to be able to turn it completely OFF;
+ Under $150

The Longer:
I was originally being very specific to my search. I didn't want ANYTHING with lighting. My whole purpose for wanting an e-Reader is to be able to read a vast digital library I have, but without the negative effects of using ANY type of light.

I narrowed down my list and it came down to the Sony PRS-950: older e-ink with NO lighting whatsoever!, 7"!, and a touchscreen (a big deal back then). After that, down the list was the PRS-900 (similar to the 950 but without Wi-Fi, and apparently has a poor screen coating with glare/reflections) or the Kindle DX: older e-ink w/o any lighting, either and well above 6" at 9.7".

The 950 seems PERFECT and checks everything off on my list. However, it's literally impossible to find (at least on the internet): Google, eBay, Amazon, AliExpress, Mercari, et. al... there is nothing currently being sold at the moment.

So, when it comes down to it, I've realized I'm probably better off getting something more modern (and foregoing the PRS-900 or the DX), unless I may have missed other older, similar models? For those with sensitive eyes, I'd like to hear what you recommend.

11-17-2024, 10:31 PM	#1
rockyblboa Junior Member Posts: 9 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2024 Device: None yet	Looking for something ~7" preferably with no light I did a ton of research into eReaders but would still like suggestions. The Short: + Must be greater than 6": 6.8" - 9" (don't need anything bigger than 7, really, but if it's inexpensive, I'd be open); + Prefer no lights; + If it is front lit, I'd like to be able to turn it completely OFF; + Under $150 The Longer: I was originally being very specific to my search. I didn't want ANYTHING with lighting. My whole purpose for wanting an e-Reader is to be able to read a vast digital library I have, but without the negative effects of using ANY type of light. I narrowed down my list and it came down to the Sony PRS-950: older e-ink with NO lighting whatsoever!, 7"!, and a touchscreen (a big deal back then). After that, down the list was the PRS-900 (similar to the 950 but without Wi-Fi, and apparently has a poor screen coating with glare/reflections) or the Kindle DX: older e-ink w/o any lighting, either and well above 6" at 9.7". The 950 seems PERFECT and checks everything off on my list. However, it's literally impossible to find (at least on the internet): Google, eBay, Amazon, AliExpress, Mercari, et. al... there is nothing currently being sold at the moment. So, when it comes down to it, I've realized I'm probably better off getting something more modern (and foregoing the PRS-900 or the DX), unless I may have missed other older, similar models? For those with sensitive eyes, I'd like to hear what you recommend.