eReaders with backlight

turtle · 06-09-2010, 11:55 PM

Hi, all.
Which eReaders coming with back light? (like eBookwise), I understand that e- ink better for eyes and better to read but sometimes i'm reading in the dusk and have no light.

Sweetpea · 06-10-2010, 01:49 AM

None of the e-ink devices have a backlight. The Sony 700 had a front-light. If you really want backlight, you'll have to go to the LCD side of things. Not the reflective, but the transparent (or transflective) ones. But the transparent ones are generally not easily readable in bright light, unless you turn up the backlight to the max (which will drain the battery faster).

I personally use two readers, one e-ink for daylight reading, one LCD for nighttime reading.

lene1949 · 06-10-2010, 03:28 AM

I use my kindle for daytime reading, and my iPod Touch for reading at night...

neilmarr · 06-10-2010, 06:38 AM

You could also opt for a clip-on light or a case with a light built in, Turtle. Best wishes. Neil

turtle · 06-10-2010, 12:54 PM

Thank's, well which LCD eReaders coming with back light.
My eBookwise got a backlight but I broke the screen and now shopping for another reader
that's why i'm asking.
I decided to buy Sony 300 or 505 but find out Sony have no back light.

HarryT · 06-10-2010, 12:57 PM

The iPad makes an excellent book reader. It (obviously) has a backlight.

WendyWright · 06-10-2010, 01:08 PM

I use the ipad (back-lit) and it hasn't bothered my eyes yet. But I'm still young so who knows??

Tony Szmuk · 06-10-2010, 01:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HarryT

The iPad makes an excellent book reader. It (obviously) has a backlight.

Yep, the iPad is good and you can adjust the brightness.

Sweetpea · 06-11-2010, 02:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HarryT

The iPad makes an excellent book reader. It (obviously) has a backlight.

It's also fair to say that the Ipad is larger than the average reader...

06-09-2010, 11:55 PM	#1
turtle Enthusiast Posts: 32 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2008 Device: eBookwise	eReaders with backlight Hi, all. Which eReaders coming with back light? (like eBookwise), I understand that e- ink better for eyes and better to read but sometimes i'm reading in the dusk and have no light.

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06-10-2010, 01:49 AM	#2
Sweetpea Grand Sorcerer Posts: 9,707 Karma: 32763414 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Krewerd Device: Pocketbook Inkpad 4 Color; Samsung Galaxy Tab S6	None of the e-ink devices have a backlight. The Sony 700 had a front-light. If you really want backlight, you'll have to go to the LCD side of things. Not the reflective, but the transparent (or transflective) ones. But the transparent ones are generally not easily readable in bright light, unless you turn up the backlight to the max (which will drain the battery faster). I personally use two readers, one e-ink for daylight reading, one LCD for nighttime reading.

06-10-2010, 03:28 AM	#3
lene1949 Wizard Posts: 1,952 Karma: 213930 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Middelfart, Denmark Device: Kindle paper white	I use my kindle for daytime reading, and my iPod Touch for reading at night...

06-10-2010, 06:38 AM	#4
neilmarr neilmarr Posts: 7,215 Karma: 6000059 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Monaco-Menton, France Device: sony	You could also opt for a clip-on light or a case with a light built in, Turtle. Best wishes. Neil

06-10-2010, 12:54 PM	#5
turtle Enthusiast Posts: 32 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2008 Device: eBookwise	Thank's, well which LCD eReaders coming with back light. My eBookwise got a backlight but I broke the screen and now shopping for another reader that's why i'm asking. I decided to buy Sony 300 or 505 but find out Sony have no back light.

06-10-2010, 12:57 PM	#6
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383043 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	The iPad makes an excellent book reader. It (obviously) has a backlight.

06-10-2010, 01:08 PM	#7
WendyWright Junior Member Posts: 6 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jun 2010 Device: Kindle	I use the ipad (back-lit) and it hasn't bothered my eyes yet. But I'm still young so who knows??

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