Sony 505 on plane - light needed?

lled14 · 11-18-2008, 10:56 AM

I am thinking of buying the 505 as a Christmas gift for my daughter who does a lot of air travel. I would like to know if the overhead light on a plane is sufficient for reading the 505 or would you need a clip on light?

grooks · 11-18-2008, 11:01 AM

The overhead light has always been fine for me. Although I do have very good vision (no contacts or glasses).

Taylor514ce · 11-18-2008, 11:03 AM

I have horrible vision, and the overhead light is still sufficient. My problem with reading on planes is that I fall asleep. Humor aside, I agree: no clip on light necessary.

lled14 · 11-18-2008, 11:05 AM

Wonderful - thanks so much for the quick replies!

pilotbob · 11-18-2008, 12:45 PM

I will add to this that "basically" if there is enough light to read a paper book you will be able to read on the 505.

BOb

taildragger-j3 · 11-22-2008, 09:42 PM

I took my 500 to Europe and back last month and had no problem reading it. During the daylight portions, I didn't even need the overhead light.

Canterbury Tail · 11-24-2008, 10:49 AM

If you can read a cheap quality paperback book in the available light (you know the ones with the grainy almost grey pages) then you can read the Sony Reader.

Penforhire · 11-24-2008, 07:04 PM

Seemed fine to me on various planes. I do have to adjust the angle of the swivel lights most times (oddly aimed to me).

lled14 · 11-27-2008, 09:18 AM

Thanks everyone for the helpful replies. Bought the reader a few days ago and I must say it is one of the most beautiful devices I have ever seen. I never expected it to look so elegant and feel so good in the hand. My daughter is going to absolutely love it!

DrMoze · 12-21-2008, 08:39 PM

If you fly with a Reader, just be prepared for questions if your neighbor also likes books!

mcramer · 12-21-2008, 08:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DrMoze

If you fly with a Reader, just be prepared for questions if your neighbor also likes books!

or in my case spend 15 minutes in the back of the plane on a flight from Prague to London discussing my reader with the entire cabin crew after being asked to join them in the galley

HL7222 · 12-26-2008, 07:02 PM

Hi,

Got my 505 yesterday from my lovely wife, and spent a full 7 hours using it at 38000 feet between Heathrow and JFK today (Boxing Day)

No need for any extra light.

Very pleased with the 505 so far

daesdaemar · 01-22-2009, 11:46 AM

I recently spent several hours on three different flights and found that the overhead personal reading light was quite adequate.

11-18-2008, 10:56 AM	#1
lled14 Junior Member Posts: 3 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2008 Device: 505	Sony 505 on plane - light needed? I am thinking of buying the 505 as a Christmas gift for my daughter who does a lot of air travel. I would like to know if the overhead light on a plane is sufficient for reading the 505 or would you need a clip on light?

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11-18-2008, 11:01 AM	#2
grooks Wizard Posts: 1,326 Karma: 30250 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Fort Myers, FL Device: Pocketbook Era, Kobo Forma	The overhead light has always been fine for me. Although I do have very good vision (no contacts or glasses).

11-18-2008, 11:03 AM	#3
Taylor514ce Actively passive. Posts: 2,042 Karma: 478376 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: US Device: Sony PRS-505/LC	I have horrible vision, and the overhead light is still sufficient. My problem with reading on planes is that I fall asleep. Humor aside, I agree: no clip on light necessary.

11-18-2008, 11:05 AM	#4
lled14 Junior Member Posts: 3 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2008 Device: 505	Wonderful - thanks so much for the quick replies!

11-18-2008, 12:45 PM	#5
pilotbob Grand Sorcerer Posts: 19,832 Karma: 11844413 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tampa, FL USA Device: Kindle Touch	I will add to this that "basically" if there is enough light to read a paper book you will be able to read on the 505. BOb

11-22-2008, 09:42 PM	#6
taildragger-j3 Writer AND Reader Posts: 54 Karma: 30 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Aggieland, TX Device: PRS-505	I took my 500 to Europe and back last month and had no problem reading it. During the daylight portions, I didn't even need the overhead light.

11-24-2008, 10:49 AM	#7
Canterbury Tail Enthusiast Posts: 39 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jun 2008 Device: Sony Reader	If you can read a cheap quality paperback book in the available light (you know the ones with the grainy almost grey pages) then you can read the Sony Reader.

11-24-2008, 07:04 PM	#8
Penforhire Wizard Posts: 2,230 Karma: 7145404 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southern California Device: Kindle Voyage & iPhone 7+	Seemed fine to me on various planes. I do have to adjust the angle of the swivel lights most times (oddly aimed to me).

11-27-2008, 09:18 AM	#9
lled14 Junior Member Posts: 3 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2008 Device: 505	Thanks everyone for the helpful replies. Bought the reader a few days ago and I must say it is one of the most beautiful devices I have ever seen. I never expected it to look so elegant and feel so good in the hand. My daughter is going to absolutely love it!

12-21-2008, 08:39 PM	#10
DrMoze Booknut Posts: 858 Karma: 2852 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: West Palm Beach, Florida! Device: Sony Reader 500/505/300/350, Nook Glowlight Plus (6")	If you fly with a Reader, just be prepared for questions if your neighbor also likes books!

12-26-2008, 07:02 PM	#12
HL7222 Junior Member Posts: 5 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2008 Device: Sony 505	Hi, Got my 505 yesterday from my lovely wife, and spent a full 7 hours using it at 38000 feet between Heathrow and JFK today (Boxing Day) No need for any extra light. Very pleased with the 505 so far

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01-22-2009, 11:46 AM	#13
daesdaemar Addict Posts: 210 Karma: 4282 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Florida Device: Sony 505, Kindle 3, iPad 3	I recently spent several hours on three different flights and found that the overhead personal reading light was quite adequate.