Light Required

Hughdal · 06-10-2011, 09:39 AM

Been a Sony PRS700 e-reader user for 2+ years now. Far as I know the only e-reader with a built in light. Only problem was the PRS700 was a failure for Sony (the e-ink screen was dismal due to the extra glass pane) and the only place I can find a replacement is on eBay. Is there any new e-readers out there with a built in light? It is the number 1 requirement for me due to my reading habits.

Hughdal

Shack70 · 06-10-2011, 09:53 AM

I think you will have to buy a case with a light or just a seperate light. The other option is go with something with an LCD like the Nook Color or iPad

ucfgrad93 · 06-10-2011, 09:54 AM

Sounds like you should get a Nook Color or a Kindle 3 with the case that has a built in light.

ProfCrash · 06-10-2011, 10:42 AM

I thought there were some Sony cases with a built in light?

HarryT · 06-10-2011, 10:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ProfCrash

I thought there were some Sony cases with a built in light?

Yes, there are indeed.

Hughdal · 06-10-2011, 10:57 AM

Nook Color might just be the answer. Not as portable but 'doable'. Need to see one in the wild before choosing. I-Pad no way. Got the phone don't need big brother. Snap on lights, lighted covers, etc. just more to carry around and more to break. Least I'm on a quest now for a PRS700 replacement.

Hughdal

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HarryT · 06-10-2011, 11:05 AM

A backlit LCD screen is a very different beast from an eInk screen, and comes with its own issues: poor battery life, lack of visibility in bright light, and so on. A cover with a built-in light is, IMHO, the best of all worlds - it has no impact on the screen readability when not in use, and is always there when you do need it. I have a Kindle with the Amazon cover with a built-in light, and it's great.

Leep · 06-10-2011, 11:39 AM

I tried many types of reading lights and my K3 with the lighted cover beats them all. To say nothing of the convenience of not have yet another type of battery on hand.

cheers

HarryT · 06-10-2011, 11:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Leep

I tried many types of reading lights and my K3 with the lighted cover beats them all. To say nothing of the convenience of not have yet another type of battery on hand.

cheers

And the fact that, when you fall asleep while reading (as I often do) the light automatically turns off when the Kindle suspends itself.

JSWolf · 06-10-2011, 11:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HarryT

And the fact that, when you fall asleep while reading (as I often do) the light automatically turns off when the Kindle suspends itself.

But the OP has ePub. So unless the OP strips DRM and is willing to convert to Mobipocket, a Kindle is not a good fit.

Ea · 06-10-2011, 11:57 AM

The kindle + kindle cover with build-in light is a great combination. It's a combination of booklight and ebook reader that actually works well.

dordale · 06-10-2011, 02:05 PM

I have the lighted cover for my Sony--not as integrated as the Kindle--it takes it's own battery (aaa), and doesn't automatically shut off when the Sony goes to sleep. But I really do like the cover--it does add a a bit of bulk to the reader, but not really that much--even with the lighted cover my Sony 650 is still smaller and lighter than my Nook Classic.

But, at least in the US, these covers are hard to come by now. Sony doesn't seem to be making them any more--so if you want one your best bet is probably e-Bay. I'm very glad I bought mine back when I bought my reader!

beppe · 06-10-2011, 04:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HarryT

A backlit LCD screen is a very different beast from an eInk screen, and comes with its own issues: poor battery life, lack of visibility in bright light, and so on. A cover with a built-in light is, IMHO, the best of all worlds - it has no impact on the screen readability when not in use, and is always there when you do need it. I have a Kindle with the Amazon cover with a built-in light, and it's great.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Leep

I tried many types of reading lights and my K3 with the lighted cover beats them all. To say nothing of the convenience of not have yet another type of battery on hand.

cheers

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ea

The kindle + kindle cover with build-in light is a great combination. It's a combination of booklight and ebook reader that actually works well.

Absolutely.

beppe · 06-10-2011, 04:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSWolf

But the OP has ePub. So unless the OP strips DRM and is willing to convert to Mobipocket, a Kindle is not a good fit.

But in his post he is looking for something else. He wants light, and light he will have.

Let it be a kindle.

Rizla · 06-10-2011, 09:38 PM

Some people would snort their Kindles if it were possible.

06-10-2011, 09:39 AM	#1
Hughdal Connoisseur Posts: 77 Karma: 3961 Join Date: Mar 2007 Device: Ex Sony-Ex Nook-New PW User	Light Required Been a Sony PRS700 e-reader user for 2+ years now. Far as I know the only e-reader with a built in light. Only problem was the PRS700 was a failure for Sony (the e-ink screen was dismal due to the extra glass pane) and the only place I can find a replacement is on eBay. Is there any new e-readers out there with a built in light? It is the number 1 requirement for me due to my reading habits. Hughdal

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Shack70 Guru Posts: 777 Karma: 1043626 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: York, Pa Device: Kindle Paperwhite 11th Generation	I think you will have to buy a case with a light or just a seperate light. The other option is go with something with an LCD like the Nook Color or iPad

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ucfgrad93 Wizard Posts: 2,370 Karma: 9026681 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Colorado Device: Kindle Paperwhite 2nd Gen	Sounds like you should get a Nook Color or a Kindle 3 with the case that has a built in light.

06-10-2011, 10:42 AM	#4
ProfCrash Tea Enthusiast Posts: 8,554 Karma: 75384937 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Somewhere in the USA Device: Kindle1, Kindle DX Graphite, K3 3G, IPad 3, PW2	I thought there were some Sony cases with a built in light?

06-10-2011, 10:57 AM	#6
Hughdal Connoisseur Posts: 77 Karma: 3961 Join Date: Mar 2007 Device: Ex Sony-Ex Nook-New PW User	Nook Color might just be the answer. Not as portable but 'doable'. Need to see one in the wild before choosing. I-Pad no way. Got the phone don't need big brother. Snap on lights, lighted covers, etc. just more to carry around and more to break. Least I'm on a quest now for a PRS700 replacement. Hughdal hughdal

06-10-2011, 11:05 AM	#7
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383099 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	A backlit LCD screen is a very different beast from an eInk screen, and comes with its own issues: poor battery life, lack of visibility in bright light, and so on. A cover with a built-in light is, IMHO, the best of all worlds - it has no impact on the screen readability when not in use, and is always there when you do need it. I have a Kindle with the Amazon cover with a built-in light, and it's great.

06-10-2011, 11:39 AM	#8
Leep Guru Posts: 739 Karma: 1018859 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Near Seattle Device: kindle1, K3, K3G (thanks MR), iTouch, Kindle Touch	I tried many types of reading lights and my K3 with the lighted cover beats them all. To say nothing of the convenience of not have yet another type of battery on hand. cheers

06-10-2011, 11:57 AM	#11
Ea Wizard Posts: 3,490 Karma: 5239563 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Denmark Device: Kindle 3\|iPad air\|iPhone 4S	The kindle + kindle cover with build-in light is a great combination. It's a combination of booklight and ebook reader that actually works well.

06-10-2011, 02:05 PM	#12
dordale Wizard Posts: 1,731 Karma: 3472866 Join Date: Apr 2008 Device: Sony PRS-650 & 350; Kindle Voyage; Kobo Aura HD, Aura One, and Forma	I have the lighted cover for my Sony--not as integrated as the Kindle--it takes it's own battery (aaa), and doesn't automatically shut off when the Sony goes to sleep. But I really do like the cover--it does add a a bit of bulk to the reader, but not really that much--even with the lighted cover my Sony 650 is still smaller and lighter than my Nook Classic. But, at least in the US, these covers are hard to come by now. Sony doesn't seem to be making them any more--so if you want one your best bet is probably e-Bay. I'm very glad I bought mine back when I bought my reader!

06-10-2011, 09:38 PM	#15
Rizla Member Retired Posts: 3,183 Karma: 11721895 Join Date: Nov 2010 Device: Nook STR (rooted) & Sony T2	Some people would snort their Kindles if it were possible.

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