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Old 07-02-2010, 04:44 AM   #19
andyotter
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Device: PRS-300,PRS-600
Lexerd OK but not for glare

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Originally Posted by vxf View Post
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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.
I bought the Lexerd and can agree it applies well but doesn't solve glare/reflection problems. Illuminating the screen from the correct angle is the best solution IMO. I don't have the booklight cover so use a little LED clipped onto the Proporta cover - screen still nowhere near as nice as the PRS-300 tho'!
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