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vxf · 06-28-2010, 01:10 PM

Yes, I know, the problem is I am out of the country and VPN to my work email account is not cutting it.

But I did dig it out:
http://www.amazon.com/Lexerd-PRS-900...ef=pd_sxp_f_pt

Now, I think a warning is needed, as this is not cheap. As I said before, it DOES NOT eliminate glare. It reduces it. It seems to 'diffuse' light on the screen, if that makes any sense. Under certain conditions, it works wonders (for example, I have a window behind my couch - I sit in front of it and I am bothered by the screen reflecting my face in the upper half; with this anti-glare, I get none of that).
On the other side, when the problem is a strong light shining straight into your reader (like reading under a desk-light, for example) the improvement is marginal.

Side benefits - it's easy to apply (no air bubbles like for cheaper screens) and even re-apply. It doesn't scratch and it adds protection. I don't see any differences in terms of screen readability or contrast. Nor do I notice anything different with the touchscreen.

But the disclaimer is necessary. It IMPROVES thinks, it REDUCES glare, it DOES NOT ELIMINATE glare.

Also, I still find that the best solution to glare is a good ebook light - that is, as long as you read somewhere without excessive ambient light. The doubleflex:

http://www.mightybright.com/Book_Lig...oductList.html

is a bit pricy, but it allows to shine indirect light from two angles, thus illuminating the entire screen without any direct light reflection. For many users, I suspect that's a better option than anti-glare screens. But for those forced to read in a particular spot (my couch is my couch, and I HAVE TO read there...) the above screen helps.

06-28-2010, 01:10 PM	#17
vxf Guru Posts: 944 Karma: 1490348 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Norman, OK Device: Sony PRS 350, 900, 950; Kindles (ALL of them!); Kobo Aura One	Yes, I know, the problem is I am out of the country and VPN to my work email account is not cutting it. But I did dig it out: http://www.amazon.com/Lexerd-PRS-900...ef=pd_sxp_f_pt Now, I think a warning is needed, as this is not cheap. As I said before, it DOES NOT eliminate glare. It reduces it. It seems to 'diffuse' light on the screen, if that makes any sense. Under certain conditions, it works wonders (for example, I have a window behind my couch - I sit in front of it and I am bothered by the screen reflecting my face in the upper half; with this anti-glare, I get none of that). On the other side, when the problem is a strong light shining straight into your reader (like reading under a desk-light, for example) the improvement is marginal. Side benefits - it's easy to apply (no air bubbles like for cheaper screens) and even re-apply. It doesn't scratch and it adds protection. I don't see any differences in terms of screen readability or contrast. Nor do I notice anything different with the touchscreen. But the disclaimer is necessary. It IMPROVES thinks, it REDUCES glare, it DOES NOT ELIMINATE glare. Also, I still find that the best solution to glare is a good ebook light - that is, as long as you read somewhere without excessive ambient light. The doubleflex: http://www.mightybright.com/Book_Lig...oductList.html is a bit pricy, but it allows to shine indirect light from two angles, thus illuminating the entire screen without any direct light reflection. For many users, I suspect that's a better option than anti-glare screens. But for those forced to read in a particular spot (my couch is my couch, and I HAVE TO read there...) the above screen helps.