Backlight alternatives

Bob Russell · 09-27-2006, 06:46 PM

I vaguely remember having a light that clipped onto the headboard of my bed when I was a kid. It plugged into the wall socket so no battery issues. And it would seem to be both convenient and a sufficient light source. The looks... well, that might be a problem. Don't know if that would bother a spouse or not either.

What do you guys think? Is that a reasonable alternative, and are there any that don't look really out of place on a headboard?

Greg G · 09-30-2006, 12:34 PM

I'm looking for something that won't bother my wife so a headboard clipon is out.

I have in order in for the $9.99 Flex-Neck Reading Light that was posted about (https://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7745). I'll let people know what I think when my reader and light arrive.

http://www.biggerandbrighter.com/mm5...ry_Code=clipon

Alexander Turcic · 09-30-2006, 01:33 PM

Whatever you choose, LED lights should be a prerequisite to make sure you don't accidentally burn yourself or your Reader.

diabloNL · 10-01-2006, 07:07 AM

For the trekkies under us:

The "Borg" earlight

Find it here

It uses two CR2016 button cells and lasts 18 hours. Price $12,00

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Here is another one:

Find it here

This one uses one AAA battery so that's a big advantage over the Ear Light that uses two button cells. It lasts 25 hours. Price $24,95.

You can find the "same" light under a different name at Curcuit City but instead of $24,95 they charge you $2,99. It looks the same but it could be that it's a cheaper imitation.

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This one looks good also:

Find it here

It also has button cells but this one uses CR2032 and I can get them for free on my work. It lasts 36 hours. Price $12,95.

It's clear you can get a lot of these ear lights on the internet and I think it could be better instead of trying to clip something to your Reader. I will go for this type of light. I only need to decide which one. I'm also planning into modifying it so it is possible to dim the light.

diabloNL · 10-01-2006, 09:45 AM

I ordered the I-Sight from Radtech. And if it doesn't work with reading I have many other uses for it.

bingle · 10-01-2006, 01:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by diabloNL

For the trekkies under us:

The "Borg" earlight

Ahh, but is it possible to get them in red? ;-)

NatCh · 10-01-2006, 02:30 PM

I'm planning to have ago at making my own LightWedge type light. I'll let y'all know how it comes out -- I'm not sure when I'll get around to it, though....

diabloNL · 10-01-2006, 02:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bingle

Ahh, but is it possible to get them in red? ;-)

No, but you can get the I-Sight in green.

diabloNL · 10-01-2006, 02:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NatCh

I'm planning to have ago at making my own LightWedge type light. I'll let y'all know how it comes out -- I'm not sure when I'll get around to it, though....

I also thought about the LightWedge but I will wait and see if they will develop one for the Reader.

NatCh · 10-01-2006, 02:53 PM

Honestly, they might get one done before I manage to cobble a homemade obscenity together.

hkabir · 10-04-2006, 10:09 PM

Did anybody think about using lightwedge (http://www.lightwedge.com/)? I don't have sony reader yet; so I don't know how it will fit with the reader. Anyone have any idea?

segatang · 10-04-2006, 10:37 PM

I also notice the lightwedge which can distribute the light onto the page but it is no appropriate size for Sony Reader or iLiad now.
I DIYed 'The "Borg" earlight' diabloNL post with a ligher LED.
It needs 2 CR2016 3V battery.
I perfer the type with one AAA battery like my Jabra BT110 bluetooth headset.

I also DIYed a lightwedge-like frontlight module for my EBK reader.
However, it was not good near the LED.

I hope the new EBK with white display would be good for reading.

tekchic · 10-05-2006, 02:48 PM

Thanks for the link to the I-Sight -- I ordered one as well. Reading in the dark, here I come

Slava · 10-06-2006, 02:31 PM

Another Light

Bob Russell · 10-06-2006, 02:41 PM

I like that bean bag light, Slava. It certainly wouldn't have to be moved for page turns with the Sony Reader page turns. And I guess it would work with std rehargeable batteries just fine. Kind of pricey, but a nice alternative!

09-27-2006, 06:46 PM	#1
Bob Russell Recovering Gadget Addict Posts: 5,381 Karma: 676161 Join Date: May 2004 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Device: iPad	Backlight alternatives I vaguely remember having a light that clipped onto the headboard of my bed when I was a kid. It plugged into the wall socket so no battery issues. And it would seem to be both convenient and a sufficient light source. The looks... well, that might be a problem. Don't know if that would bother a spouse or not either. What do you guys think? Is that a reasonable alternative, and are there any that don't look really out of place on a headboard?

09-30-2006, 12:34 PM	#2
Greg G Groupie Posts: 181 Karma: 66 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: NJ Device: Kindle Papwerwhite	I'm looking for something that won't bother my wife so a headboard clipon is out. I have in order in for the $9.99 Flex-Neck Reading Light that was posted about (https://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7745). I'll let people know what I think when my reader and light arrive. http://www.biggerandbrighter.com/mm5...ry_Code=clipon Last edited by Greg G; 09-30-2006 at 12:43 PM.

10-01-2006, 07:07 AM	#4
diabloNL Gadget Force® Posts: 705 Karma: 2733 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: The Netherlands Device: Sony PRS-300 + Cybook with funny screen :P	For the trekkies under us: The "Borg" earlight Find it here It uses two CR2016 button cells and lasts 18 hours. Price $12,00 ************************************** Here is another one: Find it here This one uses one AAA battery so that's a big advantage over the Ear Light that uses two button cells. It lasts 25 hours. Price $24,95. You can find the "same" light under a different name at Curcuit City but instead of $24,95 they charge you $2,99. It looks the same but it could be that it's a cheaper imitation. *********************************** This one looks good also: Find it here It also has button cells but this one uses CR2032 and I can get them for free on my work. It lasts 36 hours. Price $12,95. It's clear you can get a lot of these ear lights on the internet and I think it could be better instead of trying to clip something to your Reader. I will go for this type of light. I only need to decide which one. I'm also planning into modifying it so it is possible to dim the light. Last edited by diabloNL; 10-01-2006 at 09:43 AM.

10-04-2006, 10:37 PM	#12
segatang Connoisseur Posts: 98 Karma: 81 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Taiwan Device: Kolin i-library	I also notice the lightwedge which can distribute the light onto the page but it is no appropriate size for Sony Reader or iLiad now. I DIYed 'The "Borg" earlight' diabloNL post with a ligher LED. It needs 2 CR2016 3V battery. I perfer the type with one AAA battery like my Jabra BT110 bluetooth headset. I also DIYed a lightwedge-like frontlight module for my EBK reader. However, it was not good near the LED. I hope the new EBK with white display would be good for reading. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by segatang; 10-17-2006 at 06:06 AM.

10-06-2006, 02:31 PM	#14
Slava Addict Posts: 285 Karma: 129 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: New England Device: PRS-500 · iPad · K3	Another Light Attached Thumbnails

09-30-2006, 01:33 PM	#3
Alexander Turcic Fully Converged Posts: 18,171 Karma: 14021202 Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Switzerland Device: Too many to count here.	Whatever you choose, LED lights should be a prerequisite to make sure you don't accidentally burn yourself or your Reader.

10-01-2006, 09:45 AM	#5
diabloNL Gadget Force® Posts: 705 Karma: 2733 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: The Netherlands Device: Sony PRS-300 + Cybook with funny screen :P	I ordered the I-Sight from Radtech. And if it doesn't work with reading I have many other uses for it.

10-01-2006, 02:30 PM	#7
NatCh Gizmologist Posts: 11,615 Karma: 929550 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Republic of Texas Embassy at Jackson, TN Device: Pocketbook Touch HD3	I'm planning to have ago at making my own LightWedge type light. I'll let y'all know how it comes out -- I'm not sure when I'll get around to it, though....

10-01-2006, 02:53 PM	#10
NatCh Gizmologist Posts: 11,615 Karma: 929550 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Republic of Texas Embassy at Jackson, TN Device: Pocketbook Touch HD3	Honestly, they might get one done before I manage to cobble a homemade obscenity together.

10-04-2006, 10:09 PM	#11
hkabir e-bookviner Posts: 56 Karma: 10 Join Date: Aug 2006 Device: Sony PRS-505, iPodTouch	Did anybody think about using lightwedge (http://www.lightwedge.com/)? I don't have sony reader yet; so I don't know how it will fit with the reader. Anyone have any idea?

10-05-2006, 02:48 PM	#13
tekchic Zealot Posts: 106 Karma: 120 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Device: iPhone X, iPad Pro	Thanks for the link to the I-Sight -- I ordered one as well. Reading in the dark, here I come

10-06-2006, 02:41 PM	#15
Bob Russell Recovering Gadget Addict Posts: 5,381 Karma: 676161 Join Date: May 2004 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Device: iPad	I like that bean bag light, Slava. It certainly wouldn't have to be moved for page turns with the Sony Reader page turns. And I guess it would work with std rehargeable batteries just fine. Kind of pricey, but a nice alternative!

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