Glowlight bust

Roseweave · 11-15-2013, 11:38 AM

There's a huge hole in the layer that distributes the light on the front, rendering the device almost unusable. The screen is too dark to use without the light for the most part, so there's no point owning this device anymore.

Is there anything I can do? I can't really afford to replace this device and it's the only way I can read books, as I'm never able to get comfortable with a lighting source. Can I send it somewhere for repair?

Rizla · 11-15-2013, 11:42 AM

The old Nook ST and Glo version can be found for peanuts in the UK and the USA. Alternatively, get a clip on light. I recommend the ultrabright flex model. It takes 1 AAA.

AnemicOak · 11-15-2013, 11:47 AM

Once the light layer is damaged there's really no way to repair it. Unfortunately the light layer is more fragile on the old Nook Glow than on the newer front-lit readers.

Roseweave · 11-15-2013, 11:56 AM

Is it worth investing in the new model?

Is there an alternative?

Would I be better off going for a full colour tablet? I got the eInk device as I thought it would fatigue my eyes less but I'm not sure there's that much difference. I don't read in the dark, just in poor lighting conditions(lamp pointed away from me).

AnemicOak · 11-15-2013, 12:35 PM

The new model uses tech similar to the other readers out there and should be more durable. The eInk screen itself is still glass and therefore a bit fragile overall, but the light layers appear more durable now. The original Nook Glowlight was the first reader frontlit in the methods being used and the tech hadn't been refined as much as it is now. Some people have had problems with pinholes (little pin pricks of light) on the newer readers, but I don't think it's widespread.

The easiest alternatives are the Kindle Paperwhite and the Kobo Aura, Aura HD or Glo. None of them support the same DRM B&N uses so if you have lots of B&N books they couldn't be used on another brand unless the DRM was removed and in the case of a Kindle the format converted (which is pretty easy).

A tablet may be a better choice or it might not. It really depends on the individual user and their eyes. Some folks have issues reading on a backlit LCD (just like some have issues with eInk) while others don't. Best thing might be to go try a tablet or two out and spend enough time with them reading something to get a "feel" as to how it would work for you. The Nook branded tablets are heavily discounted right now (and a few places will be having good specials on Black Friday for the 7" HD if you're in the US) so might be a good option. Keep in mind that tablets are heavier. Make sure the added weight won't bother you.

Roseweave · 11-15-2013, 12:43 PM

a little added weight won't bother me but it's still a consideration. If I get one with a side-stand, I could plonk it on the side of my bed and not bother.

booklover6 · 11-15-2013, 01:11 PM

I find the text on the Nook HD to be darker and sharper than on my eink readers. The back light doesn't bother me at all, if it's too bright, I just turn it down. I can read it outside, also, with no problem. The only things better about the eink readers I have are that they are lighter in weight, and the batteries last much longer.

Rbneader · 11-15-2013, 02:25 PM

One thing is that not all tablet backlights are created equal. My generic Android tablet had a screen that could never really be darkened enough to be comfortable, but my Nook HD and HD+ are more variable and so I can easily darken them enough to read in darkness or brighten them enough to read in brighter light.

Roseweave · 11-18-2013, 09:38 PM

would an attachment light be any good or not worth it?

11-15-2013, 11:38 AM	#1
Roseweave Enthusiast Posts: 49 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2013 Device: Nook Glowlight, Nook HD	Glowlight bust There's a huge hole in the layer that distributes the light on the front, rendering the device almost unusable. The screen is too dark to use without the light for the most part, so there's no point owning this device anymore. Is there anything I can do? I can't really afford to replace this device and it's the only way I can read books, as I'm never able to get comfortable with a lighting source. Can I send it somewhere for repair?

11-15-2013, 12:35 PM	#5
AnemicOak Bookaholic Posts: 14,391 Karma: 54969924 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Minnesota Device: iPad Mini 4, AuraHD, iPhone XR +	The new model uses tech similar to the other readers out there and should be more durable. The eInk screen itself is still glass and therefore a bit fragile overall, but the light layers appear more durable now. The original Nook Glowlight was the first reader frontlit in the methods being used and the tech hadn't been refined as much as it is now. Some people have had problems with pinholes (little pin pricks of light) on the newer readers, but I don't think it's widespread. The easiest alternatives are the Kindle Paperwhite and the Kobo Aura, Aura HD or Glo. None of them support the same DRM B&N uses so if you have lots of B&N books they couldn't be used on another brand unless the DRM was removed and in the case of a Kindle the format converted (which is pretty easy). A tablet may be a better choice or it might not. It really depends on the individual user and their eyes. Some folks have issues reading on a backlit LCD (just like some have issues with eInk) while others don't. Best thing might be to go try a tablet or two out and spend enough time with them reading something to get a "feel" as to how it would work for you. The Nook branded tablets are heavily discounted right now (and a few places will be having good specials on Black Friday for the 7" HD if you're in the US) so might be a good option. Keep in mind that tablets are heavier. Make sure the added weight won't bother you. Last edited by AnemicOak; 11-15-2013 at 12:39 PM.

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11-15-2013, 11:42 AM	#2
Rizla Member Retired Posts: 3,183 Karma: 11721895 Join Date: Nov 2010 Device: Nook STR (rooted) & Sony T2	The old Nook ST and Glo version can be found for peanuts in the UK and the USA. Alternatively, get a clip on light. I recommend the ultrabright flex model. It takes 1 AAA.

11-15-2013, 11:47 AM	#3
AnemicOak Bookaholic Posts: 14,391 Karma: 54969924 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Minnesota Device: iPad Mini 4, AuraHD, iPhone XR +	Once the light layer is damaged there's really no way to repair it. Unfortunately the light layer is more fragile on the old Nook Glow than on the newer front-lit readers.

11-15-2013, 11:56 AM	#4
Roseweave Enthusiast Posts: 49 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2013 Device: Nook Glowlight, Nook HD	Is it worth investing in the new model? Is there an alternative? Would I be better off going for a full colour tablet? I got the eInk device as I thought it would fatigue my eyes less but I'm not sure there's that much difference. I don't read in the dark, just in poor lighting conditions(lamp pointed away from me).

11-15-2013, 12:43 PM	#6
Roseweave Enthusiast Posts: 49 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2013 Device: Nook Glowlight, Nook HD	a little added weight won't bother me but it's still a consideration. If I get one with a side-stand, I could plonk it on the side of my bed and not bother.

11-15-2013, 01:11 PM	#7
booklover6 Grand Sorcerer Posts: 6,545 Karma: 14008730 Join Date: May 2008 Location: PA (USA) Device: Kobo Clara, 2E, Libre 1, PW4, PW5, 2022 Kindle, Kobo Libre Colour	I find the text on the Nook HD to be darker and sharper than on my eink readers. The back light doesn't bother me at all, if it's too bright, I just turn it down. I can read it outside, also, with no problem. The only things better about the eink readers I have are that they are lighter in weight, and the batteries last much longer.

11-15-2013, 02:25 PM	#8
Rbneader Fanatic Posts: 503 Karma: 2661351 Join Date: Mar 2012 Device: None	One thing is that not all tablet backlights are created equal. My generic Android tablet had a screen that could never really be darkened enough to be comfortable, but my Nook HD and HD+ are more variable and so I can easily darken them enough to read in darkness or brighten them enough to read in brighter light.

11-18-2013, 09:38 PM	#9
Roseweave Enthusiast Posts: 49 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2013 Device: Nook Glowlight, Nook HD	would an attachment light be any good or not worth it?

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