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Pol · 02-24-2010, 05:51 PM

Hi, I know I'm a month late in responding...I'm still winding my way through the forums. I, too, read a great deal on my Palm TX and went to an eReader this Christmas. I'm sorry I did.

I actually have more eyestrain with the eReader using it at night (when I primarily read) because the little book lights are just not sufficient for me.

I bought the leather cover with the built-in light, same issue. I bought a clip-on light (as you'd use with a "regular" book) and not only does it not illuminate the whole screen area, but to position it so that it comes close then causes a "hot" reflection of the light itself on the screen, requiring constant repositioning.

I wish I'd waited just 3 more months for the iPad - all I wanted was a slightly bigger device (more page room, bigger font for the over-forty eyes). Who knew Apple would set their price-point so low? Had I but known...

Good luck in your quest. I'd love this eReader if it were backlit.

02-24-2010, 05:51 PM	#17
Pol Member Posts: 18 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2009 Device: Sony PRS600SC	Hi, I know I'm a month late in responding...I'm still winding my way through the forums. I, too, read a great deal on my Palm TX and went to an eReader this Christmas. I'm sorry I did. I actually have more eyestrain with the eReader using it at night (when I primarily read) because the little book lights are just not sufficient for me. I bought the leather cover with the built-in light, same issue. I bought a clip-on light (as you'd use with a "regular" book) and not only does it not illuminate the whole screen area, but to position it so that it comes close then causes a "hot" reflection of the light itself on the screen, requiring constant repositioning. I wish I'd waited just 3 more months for the iPad - all I wanted was a slightly bigger device (more page room, bigger font for the over-forty eyes). Who knew Apple would set their price-point so low? Had I but known... Good luck in your quest. I'd love this eReader if it were backlit.