e Book light.... problems?

Book Worm · 03-17-2009, 06:02 AM

So I picked up the Book cover with light so that I could read in bed.

Before I got it I was reading with the blanket over my head so I would not wake up my BF. (I felt like I was 7 years old and staying up past my bed time.)

I thought the e book light would save the day (well night). I was wrong...

It seems that my 'e light' is so bright he can't get to sleep!! I even keep it on the low setting!

Does anyone else have this problem?

smurphy · 03-17-2009, 09:04 AM

Take some night vision googles ?

Sorry - coulnd't resist

DixieGal · 03-17-2009, 10:10 AM

It is sort of unbearably bright, while at the same time doesn't illuminate the text very well. But, it's better than nothing.

One thing I've noticed is that it is very directional. It doesn't seem to light up the room, but only the spot I point it at. Does it still bother him if you point it toward the wall?

BBRags · 03-17-2009, 11:20 AM

Is this the Sony wedge book light? If so, try rechargeable AAA batteries. While disposable batteries have a voltage of 1.5V, the rechargeables output 1.2V, which should give you a dimmer light.

acastillo · 03-17-2009, 11:46 AM

My wife still finds the light too bright. It doesn't light up the room--but it is similar to when one of the kids leaves the hall light on and the bedroom door is open. It is just enough light that the Mrs. can't go to bed, but it doesn't bother her if she is already asleep and I begin reading when I come to bed later. My side of the room is brighter, and her side of the room has the spill over light.

As for lighting the screen, I very much find that the light is more than enough to read comfortably.

Adrian

Book Worm · 03-17-2009, 05:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DixieGal

It is sort of unbearably bright, while at the same time doesn't illuminate the text very well. But, it's better than nothing.

One thing I've noticed is that it is very directional. It doesn't seem to light up the room, but only the spot I point it at. Does it still bother him if you point it toward the wall?

I think the wall is the issue. The light makes the white wall glow.

Sounds like I will have to follow in 'acastillo's' fppt steps and wait till Mr. Grumpy Butt goes to bed.

Thanks guys!

DixieGal · 03-17-2009, 05:27 PM

Or pick her up one of those sleeping masks at Walmart.

Book Worm · 03-17-2009, 05:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DixieGal

Or pick her up one of those sleeping masks at Walmart.

LOL.... I dont think HE would dig a sleeping mask.... then again... I would get a kick out of seeing that. Maybe one that reads 'Beauty Rest' on the front of it!

03-17-2009, 06:02 AM	#1
Book Worm Enthusiast Posts: 35 Karma: 244 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Eureka California Device: Sony e Reader 505 BLUE	e Book light.... problems? So I picked up the Book cover with light so that I could read in bed. Before I got it I was reading with the blanket over my head so I would not wake up my BF. (I felt like I was 7 years old and staying up past my bed time.) I thought the e book light would save the day (well night). I was wrong... It seems that my 'e light' is so bright he can't get to sleep!! I even keep it on the low setting! Does anyone else have this problem?

03-17-2009, 11:46 AM	#5
acastillo Enthusiast Posts: 49 Karma: 806 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Texas Device: Sony PRS-505, Apple iPad	same problem My wife still finds the light too bright. It doesn't light up the room--but it is similar to when one of the kids leaves the hall light on and the bedroom door is open. It is just enough light that the Mrs. can't go to bed, but it doesn't bother her if she is already asleep and I begin reading when I come to bed later. My side of the room is brighter, and her side of the room has the spill over light. As for lighting the screen, I very much find that the light is more than enough to read comfortably. Adrian

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03-17-2009, 09:04 AM	#2
smurphy Connoisseur Posts: 92 Karma: 272 Join Date: Feb 2009 Device: PRS-505	Take some night vision googles ? Sorry - coulnd't resist

03-17-2009, 10:10 AM	#3
DixieGal Hi There! Posts: 7,473 Karma: 2930523 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ft Lauderdale Device: iPad	It is sort of unbearably bright, while at the same time doesn't illuminate the text very well. But, it's better than nothing. One thing I've noticed is that it is very directional. It doesn't seem to light up the room, but only the spot I point it at. Does it still bother him if you point it toward the wall?

03-17-2009, 11:20 AM	#4
BBRags Connoisseur Posts: 59 Karma: 12 Join Date: Nov 2008 Device: None	Is this the Sony wedge book light? If so, try rechargeable AAA batteries. While disposable batteries have a voltage of 1.5V, the rechargeables output 1.2V, which should give you a dimmer light.

03-17-2009, 05:27 PM	#7
DixieGal Hi There! Posts: 7,473 Karma: 2930523 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ft Lauderdale Device: iPad	Or pick her up one of those sleeping masks at Walmart.

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